ohmydog! pet care

Friendly, reliable and flexible pet care; including dog walking, puppy visits, let out service and cat and small animal care; in Wentbridge and the surrounding areas

ohmydog! offers dog walking and pet care services in Wentbridge and the surrounding villages in Pontefract, Selby and Doncaster (postcodes WF7, WF8, WF9 and DN6) including East Hardwick, Ackworth, Badsworth, Thorpe Audlin, Upton, North Elmsall, Skelbrooke, Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton.

As an animal lover and pet owner myself, I understand how important your pets are. If you can't be at home for them, whether due to work commitments, holidays, or for any other reason - you want them to be taken care of with the same love and attention you give them. I aim to provide you and your pets with the best possible service, tailored to your individual requirements - giving you the peace of mind that they are being cared for as you would.

I have years of experience with dogs of all different shapes and sizes. I appreciate that not all dogs are suitable for large group walks which is why I choose to provide a personalised dog walking service, specialising in one-to-one walks or small (same family) group walks. One-to-one walks mean your dog will have my undivided attention and the walk can be entirely tailored to their needs. The safety of each and every pet I care for is my number one priority.

I am fully insured with Pet Business Insurance, DBS checked and Canine First Aid and CPR trained.

Services

Dog walking

I provide a personalised service for dog owners who may be at work during the day or have other commitments. Dog walks are a great way to break up the day and allow your dog to stretch their legs and relieve themselves; as well as being a really fun treat and providing plenty of exercise and socialisation.

I walk all dogs either one-on-one or in small (same family) groups. Although I am insured to walk 6 dogs at a time I prefer to limit group sizes to ensure control and safety, as well as plenty of interaction whilst exercising and socialising your dog. As my walks are all one-to-one, it's up to you (and your dog!) what kind of walk we do each day; whether it's a training walk, an intensive ball throwing session or just a leisurely stroll. On extreme weather days if you would prefer your dog to have a garden visit then please just let me know. Your dog will be walked in a suitable location close to your home; depending on their needs and distance from dog walking locations such as woods, parks and fields. I walk new dogs on an extendable lead for the first few walks. After that, if your dog responds well to recall they can be allowed off the lead with your permission, in dog safe areas. I am happy to conduct any training during the walk, so if there is anything in particular that you would like me to work on with your dog then let me know. I conduct all training using positive reinforcement of treats, toys, and praise. After the walk your dog will be returned to your home towel dried and their water/food topped up if required.

All dogs must be microchipped and wearing an ID tag with the owner's surname, address and contact number as this is a legal requirement. I provide treats, toys, towels and biodegradable poo bags as well as collars, leads and harnesses where needed. I always carry a dog first aid kit with me and every dog in my care will be wearing a personalised collar or ID tag with my contact details on and a clip-on safety light when it's dark or foggy out.

Dog walks are available on weekdays between 9am and 4pm. Occasional/one-off walks may be available at weekends/bank holidays with advance notice (additional charges may apply).

Puppy visits / walks

Leaving young puppies at home for the first time can be worrying for both you and your dog - I can offer support during this important time. Puppies need extra love and care and they will benefit from one or two visits to break up their day and help with housetraining. Many common behavioural problems such as chewing and digging are the result of boredom and insufficient exercise, so one or two ohmydog! puppy visits a day can help with this.

Each visit lasts for 30 minutes and gives your puppy chance to have a play, be fed/watered and get some much appreciated attention. All puppy visits include a let out trip to your garden and/or a short on-lead puppy walk depending on your dog's age and requirements.

Let out service

This service is available weekdays from 9am - 4pm and is aimed at dogs who just need a short visit to be let out for a toilet break and have their food/water checked (and a fuss of course!). Let out visits may also be useful if you have a dog who needs medication administering, which I am happy to carry out. Home visits last up to 30 minutes and there are no additional charges for extra pets.

Cat sitting and small animal visits

If you would like the peace of mind that your cats or small animals are receiving care and attention whilst you are away as well as the added bonus of extra home security then I would be happy to help.

We all know that cats are real home-bodies so one or two visits per day will allow your cats to stay in the comfort of your own home, enjoying familiar surroundings and favourite cat nap places. As well as feeding & cleaning duties, I can play with and cuddle your cat, and also administer any medication they may require. All pet visits include feeding, water checks, changing litter trays or cages, and plenty of play and cuddles. While I’m at the property I can also move your post, put bins out and water plants if needed, as well as take any extra security measures such as opening and closing curtains or alternating lights left on.

Cat and small animal visits are available 7 days a week, between 9am and 6pm. Each visit lasts up to 30 minutes and there are no additional charges for extra pets.

Prices

Meet and greet

FREE

Dog walking

£10 per 30 minutes for 1 or 2 dogs from the same family

£15 per 30 minutes for 3 or 4 dogs from the same family

Puppy visits/walks

£10 per visit (up to 30 mins)

Cat or small animal visits

£10 per visit (up to 30 mins)

Let out service

£10 per visit (up to 30 mins)

*The prices shown are for pets located within 5 miles of WF8 3JP.

**Additional charges may apply on weekends and bank holidays for some services.

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