Dog Walking, House Sitting and Pet Care Services in Finchley
Calm, personal care for dogs, cats and small pets
Introduction
Looking for calm, reliable pet care from someone who genuinely gets to know your pet?
Since 2011, I’ve been providing one-to-one dog walking, house sitting, cat sitting and small pet care across Finchley, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas.
Unlike many larger services, I don’t collect multiple dogs in vans or rotate different walkers. Every visit is carried out by me personally, allowing your pet to build trust with one familiar face and enjoy a consistent routine.
Whether you have a nervous rescue dog, an energetic youngster, a senior companion or an independent cat, my aim is always the same: calm, professional care that puts your pet’s welfare first.
Established in 2011
Professional local pet care with over a decade of experience.
One household at a time
Individual attention with no group walks or unfamiliar dogs.
Fully insured
Giving you added peace of mind whenever I care for your pets.
Ofqual Level 3 Canine First Aid
Prepared to respond calmly should an emergency ever arise.
Which Service Are You Looking For?
Every pet is different.
Some simply need a reliable weekday walk while you’re at work.
Others need quiet companionship while you’re away, patient support after being rescued, or someone they already know and trust to care for them in their own home.
Below you’ll find my main services. If you’re unsure which is most suitable, don’t worry. Get in touch, and I’ll happily talk through the options with you.
Choose the service that’s right for you
All services are provided personally by me and are tailored to your pet’s individual needs, routine and personality. Click on any service below to learn more.
House Sitting & Overnight Pet Care
Going away doesn’t have to mean disrupting your pet’s routine.
Your pets stay safely in their own familiar home while I move in and care for them as closely as possible to their normal day-to-day life. Meals, walks, medication (where agreed), playtime, cuddles and quiet evenings all happen in the environment your pets already know.
This service is particularly popular for rescue dogs, older pets, multi-pet households and animals who would find kennels or catteries stressful.
Included
Dogs, cats and small pets
Overnight care
Daily walks
Photo updates
Routine maintained
Home security benefits while you’re away.
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Solo Dog Walking
Every walk is designed around your dog’s individual needs.
There are no collection rounds, no vans and no large groups of unfamiliar dogs. Walks begin and end at your front door, allowing your dog to enjoy a calmer experience with plenty of time for sniffing, exploring and enrichment.
Perfect for puppies, adult dogs, seniors and those who simply prefer quieter walks.
Ideal For
Working owners
Senior dogs
Rescue dogs
Dogs needing individual attention
Puppies learning the world
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Cat Sitting
Most cats are happiest staying at home.
Instead of travelling to a cattery, your cat remains in familiar surroundings while I visit to provide feeding, fresh water, litter cleaning, companionship and enrichment.
Visits are tailored to each cat’s personality, whether they want to play, chat, or simply appreciate someone quietly checking everything is as it should be.
Services Include
Feeding
Fresh water
Litter trays
Medication by agreement
Photo updates
Home security checks
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Rescue & Nervous Dog Support
Some dogs need patience more than distance.
Whether your dog is newly adopted, lacking confidence, worried by the outside world or simply finds busy walks overwhelming, I provide calm, thoughtful support that helps build confidence without rushing progress.
Everything moves at your dog’s pace.
Experience Includes
Rescue dogs
Nervous dogs
Shy dogs
Newly adopted dogs
Dogs needing confidence building
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Puppy Visits
Those early months help shape a lifetime of good habits.
Puppy visits can include toilet breaks, feeding, play, gentle enrichment, confidence-building and helping maintain the routines you’re already putting in place.
Perfect for owners returning to work who don’t want their puppy left alone for long periods.
Visits Can Include
Toilet breaks
Feeding
Playtime
Enrichment
Confidence building
Routine support.
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Small Pet Care
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and many other small pets also deserve reliable care while you’re away.
Visits are tailored around your written instructions, ensuring feeding, cleaning and welfare checks continue just as they would if you were at home.
Suitable For
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Hamsters
Gerbils
Birds (by arrangement)
Other small pets
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Training & Enrichment Support
Practical, everyday support for dogs who need help with confidence, focus, loose-lead walking, calm behaviour and learning through games.
I use reward-based, low-pressure methods and can reinforce the training you are already working on at home or with a qualified trainer or behaviour professional.
This can be especially useful for rescue dogs, young dogs and dogs who find ordinary walks overwhelming or over-exciting.
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Del was absolutely brilliant walking and pet-sitting my dog Enzo. Enzo is a nervous and reactive GSD, but Del was completely calm and competent in handling him. Enzo was so happy! – Amy Stackhouse
Why choose Finchley Dog Walker
Calm, personal pet care from someone your pet gets to know
When you invite someone to care for your pet, you’re placing a great deal of trust in them.
That’s why I believe in keeping things simple.
You’ll always deal directly with me. I take the time to understand your pet’s personality, routines, likes, dislikes and any medical or behavioural considerations before care begins.
Many of the pets I look after have been with me for years, and that’s something I’m incredibly proud of. Whether it’s a confident Labrador, an elderly cat, a shy rescue dog or an energetic puppy, my aim is always to provide calm, consistent care that helps them feel safe and secure.
Quick highlights
✔ Established professional since 2011
✔ One household at a time
✔ No vans or group walks
✔ Fully insured
✔ Enhanced DBS checked
✔ Ofqual Level 3 Canine First Aid
✔ Calm, reward-based handling
✔ Experience supporting rescue, senior and nervous pets
Looking for advice before booking?
Read my free guides on dog walking, training, rescue dogs, senior dogs, cat care and seasonal pet safety or explore Training support
