Nova

Former Battersea Dogs Home worker 🐶

Wakefield
5 times favorited
5 recurring guests
Last contacted 6 days ago
3d ago
Last activity
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
12 GBP for each additional pet
18 GBP
/walk
All services and rates

About Nova

Hi, I’m Nova!

I have a lot of experience with fearful, nervous and reactive dogs and some experience with fearful and feral cats, so if you’ve been struggling to find the right pet carer, I might be the perfect fit for you. 

I’ve been working professionally with animals in various roles since 2007 and have a qualification in animal management. 

Before starting my own pet care business in 2022, I worked at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for nearly 6 years, where I helped assess dogs’ behaviour, carried out behaviour modification techniques and prepared them for rehoming. During my time at Battersea I discovered my skill at making friends with dogs that are scared of or reactive to strangers, and I was often called upon to help bring shut down dogs out of their shells.

I have also worked in boarding facilities and veterinary practices, and have some basic nursing skills.

I’m a firm believer in treating every animal as an individual and I am skilled at identifying the needs of the animals in my care. You won’t see me walking an entire pack of dogs from different households together, because I want to give each animal the attention and care they need and deserve. What you will see me doing is meeting your pets where they are and tailoring my approach with patience and kindness. The ultimate goal for me is to make sure your pets have a great time. I’m not happy until they’re happy!

I am fully insured, DBS checked and CPR & first aid certified.  

Services offered:

*please note that I am unable to offer any kind of transportation services currently*

Dog walking:  

  • Hour long daytime walks in your neighbourhood   
  • Only dogs from the same household walked at a time so they get my full attention!  
  • Treats provided  
  • Indoor exercise can be provided during extreme weather conditions  
  • Your home left secure on pick-up and drop-off
  • Additional services:  

    • I can administer oral and topical medications. Please contact me if your pet is on any injectable medications  
    • I am experienced with carrying out any reward-based training as advised by your behaviourist. I can also incorporate training basics such as manners training, loose-lead walking, confidence building and the classics - sit, stay, down etc, - into any of the above services  
    • Photos and updates for all bookings  
    • I can give your pet(s) a bath and brush if needed. Please let me know when booking if you would like this as I may require a longer booking
    • Making new fur friends is always the highlight of my day, so if I sound like a good match, please do get in touch!

      Nova's services

      At your home

      Dog Walking
      An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
      12 GBP for each additional pet
      18 GBP
      /walk
      One home visit a day
      Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
      24 GBP
      /day
      Two home visits a day
      Two drop-in visits for your pet
      36 GBP
      /day

      Nova also offers

      Grooming

      Cancellation policy: Moderate

      Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

      No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

      Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

      Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

      Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

      No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

      Reviews

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      Home Visits
      Pauline, 2024-09-28

      Really pleased we chose Nova to look after our 2 cats.

      Had daily updates and photos whilst we were away.

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      House Sitting
      Mark, 2024-09-03

      Perfect as always

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      Skills

      Specific Skills

      I speak English
      +10 years of experience
      Familiar with dog training techniques
      I worked at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for 5 years, where I was a rehoming and welfare assistant in the intake kennels. My job involved general animal husbandry, updating daily behaviour records, identifying and modifying undesirable behaviour, providing enrichment, and assisting in the rehoming of dogs. I have also worked in boarding kennels, a doggy daycare, veterinary practices as an animal care assistant and I did work experience with The Donkey Sanctuary I have a BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management, distinction grade.

      Experience with

      Animal welfare as a volunteer
      Rescuing pets
      Behavioural problems

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      Nova

      Nova

      Former Battersea Dogs Home worker 🐶

      Wakefield
      Dog walking
      Min. 30-minute walks
      12 GBP for each additional pet
      18 GBP
      /walk
      All services and rates
      Contact Nova

      Cancellation policy: Moderate

      Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

      No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

      Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

      Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

      Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

      No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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