My husband and I are lifelong animal lovers and have been dog-sitting for over 4 years. Although the timing isn’t quite right for us to have a dog of our own yet, we absolutely love welcoming dogs into our home and treating them like part of the family. We have many positive reviews from happy owners and repeat bookings.

Our 2-year-old son is very gentle around dogs and loves helping to keep them company. We always introduce dogs calmly and gradually to ensure they feel comfortable and settled in our home.

We live at the foot of the Mourne Mountains with easy access to Newcastle town, Donard Park, Tollymore Forest and beautiful local walking routes. We’re both active people and enjoy getting outdoors, so dogs staying with us can expect plenty of exercise, enrichment and attention. We usually provide morning, afternoon and evening walks tailored to each dog’s age, energy level and routine.

Dogs staying with us have free rein of the house and are welcome on the sofa for cuddles and relaxation. We never leave dogs alone for long periods and always ensure they are supervised in the house and garden. Our secure private garden gives them a safe space to play and explore.

We have experience caring for:

• anxious or nervous dogs
• senior dogs
• dogs with medication needs
• dogs with special dietary requirements
  

We also have access to a car and are happy to arrange pick-ups and drop-offs where needed.

For extra peace of mind, we have two local veterinary clinics nearby, although thankfully we’ve never needed emergency care.

We’d love to give your dog a safe, caring and fun home-from-home stay 🐾