Dog Walking
Walks tailored to your dog — solo or small, friendly groups, with enrichment, exercise and plenty of fuss while you're busy or at work.
- 30 minutes£10
- 1 hour£15
- 90 minutes£20
🐾 Braintree & surrounding Essex villages
Your pets, cared for like family.
Hi, I'm Heather — your affordable, caring & experienced local pet sitter. From garden-gate to good-night, I treat every dog, cat and critter as one of my own.
- ✅ Fully insured
- ✅ DBS checked
- ✅ Pet first-aid certified
- ✅ Licensed home boarder
100s of 5-star reviews · 35+ years' experience
🛡️Fully insured
🪪DBS checked
🚑Pet first-aid certified
🏠Licensed home boarder & daycare
🎓35+ years' experience
⭐100s of 5-star reviews
A familiar, trusted face
35+ years of wagging tails & happy homecomings
I've spent a lifetime around animals — over 40 years walking dogs and more than 35 years boarding, day-caring, home-visiting and house-sitting for families across Braintree and the surrounding Essex villages.
My own Labrador, Olly, is the friendliest welcome committee your dog could ask for. Whether it's a quick comfort break, a fortnight's home-from-home boarding, or care for cats, rabbits, birds and even horses — you'll get regular photos & updates and complete peace of mind.
- 🐾 Calm, patient & genuinely pet-mad
- 📸 Daily photo & message updates
- 🤝 Free, no-pressure Meet & Greet
- 💛 Long-standing clients of 20+ years
What I offer
Loving care, tailored to your pet
Every booking starts with a free Meet & Greet so we can plan the perfect routine. Prices below — just ask if you need something in between.
Dog Boarding
A loving home-from-home where your dog stays as part of the family — walks, playtime, cuddles, photo updates and a cosy overnight in a safe, licensed home.
- Per night£25
- Additional dog+£12
Doggy Daycare
Fun, social daycare for dogs who'd love company during the day — exercise, enrichment, play, restful naps and lots of attention in a safe home.
- Per day£20
- Additional dog+£10
Home Visits
Perfect for puppies, elderly pets, cats and small animals — toilet breaks, feeding, medication, fresh water, company and comfort while you're away.
- 15 minutes£8
- 30 minutes£10
House Sitting
Overnight care in your home so pets stay relaxed in familiar surroundings — feeding, companionship, walks, kept routines and home security too.
- Per night£60
Comfort Breaks
Quick toilet breaks and a friendly pop-in for some companionship — ideal for dogs who just need a little midday top-up of love.
- 15 minutes£8
✨ Extra & specialist services
Wedding Chaperone
Let your dog share your big day — transport, handling, supervision, walks, photos and care throughout.
Basic £150–£300 · Full day from £300–£600+
Pet Taxi
Safe, reliable transport for vet visits, grooming, daycare drop-offs and airport runs.
Local £10–£20 · Longer / airport £20–£40+
Holiday Cover for Pet Pros
Reliable backup care for other pet professionals during holidays or emergencies.
Get in touch for rates
Plant Watering & Home Care
Watering your plants and keeping an eye on the home while you're away.
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All creatures great & small
The pets I'm happy to look after
From a single goldfish to a whole menagerie — here's who I welcome, whether they stay with me or I come to you.
🏠 In my home
- 🐕Dogs
- 🐈Cats
- 🐹Rodents
- 🐦Birds
- 🐠Fish
- 🦎Reptiles
- 🐾Ferrets
🚗 In your home
- 🐕Dogs
- 🐈Cats
- 🐹Rodents
- 🐦Birds
- 🐠Fish
- 🦎Reptiles
- 🐾Ferrets
- 🐎Horses
- 🐔Farm animals
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5★On every platform
In their own words
Loved by pets & their people
Genuine reviews from Holidog, Pawshake & Bark. 5★ across the board.
★★★★★
"I've used Heather as my pet sitter for over 20 years and we truly wouldn't trust anyone else with our animals — dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, chickens, goats and even our horses. Always reliable, calm and incredibly experienced."
★★★★★
"Monty and Poppy had a fantastic time. The photographs and daily pup-dates gave us enormous peace of mind — a top dog sitter."
★★★★★
"Brilliant service — I almost felt guilty collecting my dog at the end! All his needs and quirks were catered for."
★★★★★
"Heather looked after our Ruby for 3 weeks. Ruby was so happy with Olly the Lab, and it gave us real peace of mind."
★★★★★
"Heather was excellent and put my mind at rest. I had news and pictures all week — I'll have no problem leaving Duchy with her again."
★★★★★
"Our dog Oscar really enjoyed his stay. It's obvious how much Heather loves dogs — I highly recommend her."
★★★★★
"She sent us lots of photos which was very reassuring. A lovely person and very experienced with animals."
★★★★★
"From the very beginning I had great contact with Heather — he was going to be part of a nice family unit. I'd definitely book again."
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Where I work
Proudly local to Braintree & Bocking
Based in Bocking, Braintree, I cover the town and surrounding Essex villages. As a guide I travel up to roughly:
- 🏡10 miles for boarding & daycare drop-off / collection
- 🚶5 miles for dog walks, home visits & comfort breaks
Not sure if you're in range? Just ask — I'm always happy to help where I can.
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Fancy a chat? Tap to call, message or email — or send a quick enquiry and I'll get straight back to you.
