Pet and house sitting is becoming the go-to solution for many, especially for households with multiple pets or those whose furry family members feel happiest staying in their home while you’re away.
If your dog would be stressed in kennels or a stranger’s house, you’re not alone—I know mine would feel the same! That’s why Finchley Dog Walker offers in-home holiday care, providing “temporary fostering” for your pets in the comfort of their surroundings.
While you’re away, we’ll care for your pets as if they were our own—mealtime routines, playtime, exercise, and plenty of love and cuddles are all part of the service. We can also feed small pets, water your plants, and watch your home for added peace of mind.
(Unfortunately, we’re unable to care for snakes.)
Let us make your time away stress-free for both you and your pets!
Having a pet sitter whilst you are away has many benefits,
So, here are a few facts to sum up our Holiday care for dogs in your home:
- Your pet will stay in its familiar home environment, and their routine will be maintained as much as possible
- We’re happy to keep you updated via Dropbox or WhatsApp
- Stress-free – No travelling to a strange environment, no staying with unfamiliar dogs
- You don’t have to collect your pet when you return – they’ll be at home waiting for you!
- We have experience with many different alarm systems and security locks (I used to work for a security company)
- We will handle household emergencies such as burst pipes
- We’ll set house alarms and ensure all security measures are adhered to
- Bins s will be emptied, and wheelie bins will be put out on the appropriate day
- Curtains and blinds will be opened and closed, providing a lived-in feel
- TV, Radio lights etc., will be turned on and off
- Remember we are Insured, and Enhanced DBS verified via the scouts
An initial consultation when considering home dog boarding
It is important we meet up for a discovery meeting before you go away so we can make friends with your pet(s), confirm arrangements and complete the booking. We will:
- Chat about your dog’s (and other pets’) routine – walks, feeding, etc
- Confirm security arrangements, including locking up the home/alarms/keys.
- Discuss sleeping arrangements.
- Note appropriate emergency contacts, including the vets, tradespeople, etc. We will keep you informed in the unlikely event of something happening.
- Please read our Pet Sitting Checklist and Homeowners checklist.
Food and medication
Enough food must be left for your pet for the duration you are away, along with any required medication and instructions on administering the medicine. We have experience with ear drops, eye drops, pills, changing dressings and diabetes care.
House and Pet Sitting Rates are £60 per 24 hours as long as we can leave for up to 3 hours at a time (no more than twice a day).
We try to keep all our pricing simple, so we charge a flat 24-hour rate rather than a nightly rate. With our pet-sitting service, it’s important we can leave your House for up to three hours a day to continue with other pet-walking jobs and other responsibilities. If your dog cannot be left for this long, then please advise us from the start as an additional charge of £60 per day will be added for a full-time pet-sitting service if needed (making a total of £120 per day)
Finchley Dog Walker is fully insured with Protectivity and has an enhanced DBS via the Scout Association. We have also undergone a practical pet first aid course run by . Rachel Bean
WE DO GET EXTREMELY BUSY, AND WE CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH TO PLEASE BOOK AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE
Other services are available, including Cat sitting in the Finchley and Muswell Hill Areas. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via phone or WhatsApp.
Please also read the following related House sitting articles
Pet Sitting Checklist
A homeowners checklist~
When is the best time to book a pet and home sitter?