Dog Sitters in Newhaven

Sofia is very professional and reliable.I highly recommend..

I have a ten year old mixed-breed doggo. We lived together in Athens, Greece for the better part of her life. When I decided to bring her to Edinburgh, I was afraid she wouldn’t adapt well given that she was not trained beyond the basic commands of ‘sit, stay, paw’. I thought she had separation anxiety and issues with other female dogs. My biggest fear was that I wouldn’t be able to let her off the lead due to her history of running after stray cats, even into busy roads. Until my partner and I found Ariana. After a lot of research, we decided that Ariana would be up for the task. And boy she was! Not only did she manage to tame this predatory beast, she also taught us the most important things, which are how to understand and communicate with our dog, how to meet her needs, and how to provide her with a safe and calm environment. Now, the walks which had been so stressful in the past have become the most blissful and enjoyable thing to do with her. We can now happily let her off lead and let her explore her surroundings, knowing that she’ll come back. In addition, leaving her alone at home is no longer another stress – thanks to Ariana’s help, we saw a huge improvement in this in literally 24 hours. To our surprise, Ariana helped us to realise that our dog wasn’t actually the one with the separation anxiety… Ariana is an excellent trainer who knows and understands animal behaviour and psychology. She truly loves and cares for your animal and wants the best for them. The only thing you have to do is listen to her, and follow her advice! We’re so grateful for all her help and support.

We first contacted Arianna because we thought that our dog, Mortimer, was reactive to people and other dogs. He used to bark angrily to everyone and we were starting to feel like we couldn’t control nor teach our pup to behave better. Any other trainer would have probably just treated Mortimer like an aggressive/reactive dog, but Arianna spent lot of time and energy trying to understand the deeper meaning and causes of Mortimer’s behaviour. She taught us how to truly improve our relationship with Mortimer by learning how to understand him better. Just after three lessons we saw not only Mortimer’s improvements but also ours, we were all becoming more confident and happy together! I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of advice because she really care about each dog like her own. Thanks Arianna for all your help!

Arriana is lovely and so helpful, I was at breaking point with my puppy and wondering if id made the right decision to get him. I contacted Mindful Pets and she’s helped turned everything around for us. Arriana took the time to look at every aspect of our situation and was always on hand for advice. I’m so grateful and I’m finally at the point where I’m actually enjoying being a dog owner and he’s a much happier little puppy!

I want to share my remarkable journey with a truly exceptional dog trainer, Arianna, who has not only changed my dog's life but also mine. If you're facing the challenges of a dog with anxiety, especially separation anxiety, I wholeheartedly recommend Arianna as your guiding light. I reached out to Arianna when I found myself in a situation where my beloved 2-year-old mini Dachshund, Obi, was grappling with severe anxiety after our move from Cyprus to Edinburgh. Her anxiety was palpable, making it almost impossible for me to leave the house without triggering a storm of barks and distress. Desperate to help her and regain some semblance of normalcy in both our lives, I contacted Arianna. From my very first interaction with Arianna, I knew I was in capable hands. I explained Obi's situation, her anxiety triggers, and my longing to help her become a more confident, independent dog. Arianna responded with insights that immediately resonated with me. She comprehensively analyzed Obi's circumstances and offered a tailored plan that addressed the core issues driving her anxiety. Arianna's approach was nothing short of transformative. She recognized Obi's intelligence and vivacity, acknowledging the bond between us. She identified that Obi's anxiety stemmed from a lack of proper socialization, early spaying, and limited exposure to varied experiences. Arianna astutely pinpointed the root causes of Obi's anxieties, allowing her to create a customized roadmap for Obi's recovery. The training sessions were a revelation. Arianna employed non-verbal cues to communicate with Obi, helping her feel secure and gradually building her trust. Through a series of carefully designed steps, Arianna guided Obi towards overcoming her fears. The journey was not just about being able to stay alone but also about instilling a sense of self-assurance in Obi. After 4 months, the results have been astonishing. Obi, who once couldn't bear to be alone for more than a few minutes, now confidently stays alone for extended periods. Her incessant barking has significantly decreased, and she's becoming more relaxed and open to the world around her. The progress is a testament to Arianna's expertise and her profound understanding of canine psychology. I can't emphasize enough how grateful I am for Arianna's guidance. She has given me my life back and allowed Obi to flourish into the happy, confident dog she was always meant to be. If you're facing similar challenges with your furry friend, don't hesitate to reach out to Arianna. Her approach is meticulous, compassionate, and effective. Thank you, Arianna, for being a true dog whisperer and for transforming our lives in ways we couldn't have imagined. Obi and I are forever indebted to you.

I re-homed a lovely but re-actively aggressive French Bulldog who saw every dog as a threat. Ariana showed me the tools to build trust between her and myself on walks in and around Edinburgh (I was super anxious about her getting mauled by other dogs, and my anxiety was part of the problem too!). Within a month, I saw immense improvement in her reactivity to dogs and now can confidently let her off off lead. Ariana has a lovely calm presence and has a really deep understanding of dog and human interaction. she truly is a "Dog Whisperer" in every sense of the word.

I really enjoyed working with Arianna to help my cocker spaniel puppy grow in confidence and to become less anxious. Arianna has such a wealth of knowledge and experience and over several in depth sessions, she was able to help me understand his needs better. Using her suggested techniques and ideas, it resulted in him demonstrating greater independence and improved behaviour.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Arianna. By way of background, Dougal, a cockerpoo is our first dog and while we received tips from friends and observed their good (and bad) habits, we felt that we needed guidance. We engaged with Arianna on a one-to-one basis for six sessions. She helped enormously and most importantly explained the psychology of dogs and their needs. We have a much happier puppy, a better relationship and more confident dog – and owners. All very worthwhile. Thank you Arianna. Graham

We were struggling to raise our little Corgi in our flat, and put a lot of hopes on Arianna, from Mindful Pets, to help us bond with our girl. We not only got amazing advice on bonding and training, but we found someone we could confide on and get supported during a lot of troublesome times (our little puppy has had some misfortunes in her short life). Arianna is friendly, knowledgeable, incredibly dedicated and Aki adores her. We are truly glad we decided to give Arianna a message a few months ago, it completely changed how we perceive our relationship with our dog.

I had adopted two dogs from the Dog's Trust in January 2020. Over the next few months I worked with the dogs, settling them into our home, routines, etc. Like all dogs they do have some behavioural issues. I engaged Arianna of Mindful Pets to work with me, to understand their individual issues and help me with tools and training to improve their behaviour. I was delighted with how Arianna works - she is interested in the psychology of the animals and studies how they react in their home environment, outside, socialising with other dogs and reactions to people and situations. She also focusses on their nutrition. I now have the tools and understanding in place to keep working with my dogs - we are all so much happier. Highly recommend Arianna and Mindful Pets.

Arianna has looked after our house and two cats on several occasions. We have been away for up to ten days at a time and have returned each time to a spotlessly clean house and two very happy cats. Arianna is a very nice and friendly person who genuinely loves the animals in her care, I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter.

Kevin is amazing with our two bunnies. Been taking them here the last few years. He is so caring and knows them so well, he gets to know their personalities and makes sure they get plenty excersise. Always really friendly! Would recommend to anyone without any hesitation.

What a lovely caring man Kevin is ,& what good care he took of my rabbit & all the other animals there. He really gets to know their personalities & works to make them feel relaxed. I will definitely use him in future & recommend him to anyone else.

My hens and duck boarded here. Kevin was extremely helpful, accommodating and put my mind at rest from the offset. When I met him I found somebody who truly cared about birds and was definitely going to look after them well. I had an update that they had settled in which is so reassuring. My girls came home looking fit, happy and healthy. This is true value for money in a caring and secure environment with somebody who went the extra mile to ensure my needs were met.

Always leave my Rabbit Bluey with The Fur and Feathers pet lodge. He's always well cared for which gives me peace of mind. Highly recommend!! Wonderful People.

I have used Fur and Feathers many times to look after my chickens when on holiday. The service is excellent and Kevin is always helpful and full of useful advice.

Always happy to leave my hens here when I'm away. I know they are safe and well looked after.

Lovely people home from home for animals. Our dog is well cared for and loves going. I would recommend this place.

Excellent place. They take great care of our bunnies.

I use them every time I go away and have been for years now. Highly recommended.

Friendly and really take care of your pet. Recommended.

Ffion is a lovely cat person and our wee Sophie was completely unfazed by the change in her life and all the attention she received. All quite hassle free for us. Thanks!

We have used Animal Antics for a few years now and I cannot recommend highly enough. Ffion provides a really professional service that means we never have to worry about Neep when we're away. Neep pictured during a visit, not missing us too much :-D

We were really happy with Ffi looking after Lola. She is not the easiest cat to look after and her and Ffi became friends really quickly, which was great for our peace of minds when away. Will be definitely booking with animal antics again!

Best pet sitting service in Edinburgh! Couldn’t recommend Animal Antics more! I have 3 cats. All different in their own ways and they catered for them all. One of mine is especially fussy when it comes to people. In the time I’ve had her she’s only liked 2 people. Well as soon as she met Ffi she was comfortable and smitten. I received daily reports with photos which made me feel at ease being away from my 3 pets. The company is very professional and caring. Best service I’ve had. I actually thought using Animal Antics was much better for my pets than having the neighbour or best friend pop in for them. Worth every penny! Great communication. Great pet knowledge. My pets loved Animal Antics and especially Ffi and I will be using them every time now!!! Couldn’t recommend more!

We were recommended Ffi by friends to look after our kitten. She’s really professional, came to meet us and the precious kitten before we went away. Ffi was calm and very flexible when we had to postpone due to air-traffic debacle. This was much appreciated as were the daily reports and photos. We would certainly recommend her as our cat is always happy and well-looked after.

Ffion is an absolute legend - a true professional! She looked after our cat so well, and he loved her. Happy cat and a stress-free time for us. Thank you so much!!

We recently became clients and had a meet n greet with Ffion, where we discussed our Mabel's needs. She took note and reassured us, answering all our many questions! While we were away, we looked forward every day to our emails where she updates you on how each visit went with pictures, too. Seeing how happy Mabel was made our holiday completely stress (and guilt!) free. Thanks Ffion, we are so happy to have found your services!

Ffion was AMAZING! Our cats can be quite timid & they loved her & the daily email updates were great & very reassuring - I cannot recommend this lovely service enough!

Ffi is brilliant!! She is great at communicating and brilliant with the cats. It was important to us to find someone we could trust and it became immediately clear she was the right person. It has given us so much peace when we go away to know they are well cared for and getting all the fuss. Thank you!!!

We discovered Fi at Animal Antics through neighbours when we lived in Edinburgh. As well as general pet sitting and feeding services, she always went above and beyond providing much play, care and love. We have recently moved to England and still use their services for general advice for our cat. Fi has such knowledge and passion when it comes to pet care, which has been a fantastic help to us. Our cat had an awful gastro issue and we had no idea how to fix, Fi recommended a new dry food which solved the problem in days. Our cat is a really shy wee thing, but loves Fi and often sat with her when she visited. Fi would send pictures to us which was just really wonderful to see and just one part of the excellent service we have always received.

We were visiting from Birmingham on business and needed to leave our dog for a while. We were very happy to find Porta Pups Dog Creche. Thank you very much to Monica for sending us updates about how our dog spends his time, as well as photographs. Great service. We recommend!

I’ve taken my puppy Rolo on a few occasions to this very well run dog crèche, and will continue to do so well into the future. You can tell Monica loves the dogs, and they all seem to have the best time. It is very reasonably priced and a nice touch is seeing photos of the dogs having fun posted on their socials (with your permission) or sent directly to you. It is clearly great for puppy /dog socialisation and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this service to anybody.

Photo taken by the lovely carer at Porta Pups. Goose had the best time in her care and loved her new little doggo gang. We will definitely be back for some more dug fun.

We dropped our little guy off for an hour while we did some shopping. He had a great time playing with the other dogs and did not want to leave when we came to pick him up. Monica is patient, knowledgeable and knows how to manage several dogs at once. We felt very comfortable leaving our pup in her care knowing that he would be safe and well taken care of. We'll be definitely coming back, and know that our doggo can't wait to go back either!

A fantastic team who will take the best of care of your pup. I couldn't recommend Porta Pups more highly - we have used their services for years. Incredibly reliable.

Monica is fantastic and great with our cockapoo Lily.

Dottie had a lovely afternoon with Monica and made some new doggie friends whilst we went round the Royal Yacht Brittania. I would recommend this very friendly and knowledgeable business to anyone visiting Edinburgh with their four legged friends.

Monica at Porta Pups was exceptionally kind and accomodating when we had to find last minute day care for our puppy. We look forward to using Porta Pups again!

Hector the chihuahua is 15 and never tried doggy day care before. His mummy and daddy went to the brittania and then coffee and shopping. We returned to find Hector at ease after spending time with some carefully chosen new friends. Would definitely use this service again. Thankyou

The dogs were really friendly and made me feel at home. If I get a dog, we'll definitely be coming back

Could not be more satisfied with Vivienne's professionalism, dedication, flexibility and devotion she gives to our wee pup. He always comes home happy and content and I know he has had a brilliant time. Vivienne has helped us out at very short notice on more than one occasion. I have absolutely no problem with the fact that she has access to our home and trust her implicitly with our beloved boy. I do not recognise the Vivienne that is described by another reviewer.

Do not under any circumstances use this service. I left the keys to my property with this woman and now she refuses to return them. Naturally my landlord is furious because we have had to change the locks. If you value the safety of your home do not use this service.

I used this lady for my little cooker spaniel I'm very happy to use her again Luigi my we cooker it's happy to see the lady to its jumping every where just when recognise her thank you very much Vivien we see more of us when need you to look after my baby

Very reliable service, who supported us when away and really cared for our cat. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Vivienne is a dedicated animal lover, who'll always provide the best service :-)

Highly recommended. Very professional service with a high quality standard of care.

We had our 6 month old puppy old English bulldog in for a trial this morning, from drop off to pick up the staff kept us updated through there social media, our puppy looked so comfortable and relaxed, the staff are extremely kind and professional, she is now fast asleep after a playful morning. She will be going back very soon, would highly recommend Winston’s☺️

After looking at the reviews for Winston's, I was really excited to sign my dog up. Looking at the website, it states that they accept small-medium breeds, my dog will fall within the medium category when fully grown. Unfortunately the afternoon before her trial, I got a message letting me know that my dog won't be accepted due to her size when fully grown. Such a shame and a little inconvenient. The information on the website needs to be changed so it is clear they only accept smaller breeds. The staff member that sent me the message was really lovely though!

Our dog has an absolute blast visiting Winston’s. They post videos and photos on Instagram all day so you get to see what a great time they’re having and the staff couldn’t be nicer and, more importantly, love on our dogs like they were their own. It’s especially excellent when we’re on holiday, as it means we get to see videos of our dog having an amazing time, relieving some of the guilt we feel for leaving him 😂🥰

One of the best doggy day cares that I have left my little cockapoo at. All the staff are amazing and he is always super excited to return and very tired at the end of the day after a fun filled day of play. Very happy dog, very happy owner! Would certainly highly recommend Winstons

i would happily recommend this doggy day care. they are so in tune with the dogs and really look out for their best interests. it turned out to not be the right environment for my dog after a couple of sessions, but they were so caring and kind about everything i wouldnt hestitate to recommend to others!

Winston’s is so great! My pup goes twice a week and loves it- she’s always so happy to see everyone and gets lots of love from the staff. Their communication is always good and having the Instagram to check during the day is great as they put lots of pictures and videos up. Also very easy to book via the online system. Great place, highly recommend 🐾

Our dog loves it there! Every morning he's dropped off he cannot wait to go inside and see everyone and in the evening, he comes back absolutely exhausted. The staff are excellent, they give you an update on what's happened each day and you can see how well they treat all dogs. Would definitely recommend.

I have been sending my dog there for about six months, and he loves it! The place is well staffed for the amount of dogs that are there, and his every need is cared for while he's there - He's fed, walked and played with! Would recommend Winstons if your looking to get a break, or even socialise your dog.

Not great,environment for certain dogs, especially as a couple hadn’t been neutered yet and got very aggressive so put in a cage The noise of the loud barking can’t be healthy Plus two of the dogs while I was there, where in small cages and looked really to timid to be in such a hyper loud environment

Jordan was very welcoming and professional. He kept me up to date with regular photos throughout the day. Very good price for the service he provides. Would highly recommend this service to anybody.

Ruth at PetStay is an absolute legend. Every time I’ve needed to book our toller in she’s linked us up with a wonderful carer (same family every time luckily, our dog loves them). She also linked a family members dog up with a carer a week before our wedding when there were no other options which saved the day. Fab service and can’t praise enough 😊

Could not recommend Petstay or Ruth highly enough. Immediately felt at ease during our first meeting with Ruth and Ann & Les. It is very obvious they love dogs and Max could sense that too as was not bothered when we left him. Regularly updated with photos & videos of his adventures. Max had a ball. He can't wait for his next visit in a few weeks.

Avoid, avoid, avoid. Pet Stay said they could cover a weekend for me. Booked to meet a carer - I had to take a day annual leave because the carer’s availability was so limited. Pet Stay cancelled this at short notice. They then rebooked me with someone else. This was also then cancelled. Spent a month wasting time emailing back and forth in total. This seems like a really disorganised and unreliable company - I’d not trust them with my dog.

No pet sitter availability in EH5/6/7/8/9 Post codes.

Fantastic service, I will be using Petstay for my dogs whenever I’m out of town.

My dogs didn't even want to come home with me, highly recommend!

The nicest people ever to take care of your pup! Our darling Nido loves Ryan and always has a wonderful time when out for walks with him. He was a bit nervous at first to be away from us, but with lots of love and care that Ryan has shown him, he grew more confident and happy pup. 100% recommend!

Ryan and Jose have been walking Cocoa for a while now. Cocoa absolutely adores them and going on his pack walks. He always comes home happy and tired after his walks. They are very good at being accommodating with our work schedules and even when our boy needed an op they made sure his space was still open for him coming back. Being an anxious dog mum and not really trusting anyone or even friends to walk my dog I don’t worry at all when these guys have my dog they are just superb. They always give regular updates which is amazing and nothing is ever an issue for them. Yous really are amazing. Thanks for being awesome 👏

Ryan and Jose are amazing dog walkers and they walked out little dog kiwi for over a year! They were very professional and flexible with our work schedules. They took care of our dog like she was their own. Every day, our dog would look forward to her walk and come home very happy! We also received daily updates/videos after each walk and they sometimes even went the extra mile of giving our dog a rinse if she became too dirty. Overall highly recommend them and we would definitely use their services again when we come back to Edinburgh.

Canonmills Canines provides the same love and affection I do to my pet, Nina. Both Ryan and Jose, are two pet lovers who provide a caring and professional service that have enabled me to go about my errands and know my dog is in the best hands possible. From the very first day, they took time time to understand Nina's wants and needs and incorporated them into their routine. I would happily recommend Canonmills Canines to other pet owners due to their passion and real interest in helping making your pet happy and getting the essentials they need.

Looked after my puppy. Highly recommended these guys for your dog walking needs.

Super helpful

Laura has provided a fabulous service to us over the last few years. We started off using her cat sitting service when we were away - our cat loves her and always seems very happy when we return. Laura always sends us daily updates and pictures of our cat when we're away which always reassures us. When we got our puppy, we instantly thought of Laura and her dog walking service to help socialise her with other dogs. Fast forward a year, and our dog sits at the door and waits every "Laura Day". She loves her walks and always seems happy on her return. I'd have no hesitation to recommend Laura for her cat sitting or dog walking services - and already have. Laura always takes time for an update and we always know that she has our pets' best interests at heart.

So glad we found Oh My Dog! Laura has been walking our dog for several years now—Laura takes such good care of her, and our pup always has a blast! Laura always goes above and beyond, tidying our pup up when she’s found a mucky puddle, taking good care so she doesn’t eat any of her food intolerances, and being flexible when she was ill recently. I would definitely recommend Oh My Dog to anyone.

Our 6 year old Border Terrier loves Laura!! He waits patiently at the window for her, then goes bananas when she arrives, bouncing up and down with eagerness to get out and when the lead finally exchanges hands, he drags Laura over to her van!! So keen! Laura has been brilliant with our dog -she clearly loves animals and they can sense it because they love her back. I highly recommend Laura!

Laura started walking our dog last year as we wanted to get him more socialised. He was nervous at first but now absolutely loves his walks and is so excited when she arrives. Laura is professional, kind and genuinely loves her job and the animals she cares for. Wouln’t trust anyone else to walk our dog!

Laura has been taking my dog out for walks for over 5 years now. My dog adores her and is always excited when she hears her van come in to the street. Laura is reliable and communicates effectively in all matters relating to pick up and drop off.

Laura is absolutely brilliant with our nervous, timid rescue lurcher Corrie. On 'Laura days' Corrie is often camped out by the front door an hour or so before walk time, or checking out of the window until she is picked up. And she comes back as happy as can be. And this is a dog that doesn't really like other people very much and usually runs away when the doorbell goes. Would definitely recommend Oh My Dog, as would Corrie!

Serge absolutely loves Laura! He knows it is her on walk days as soon as the close door opens and stands and wags his tail at the front door. Laura is very reliable and flexible to accommodate my circumstances which is incredibly helpful. I sometimes have to get Serge walked last minute and she always manages to fit him in. Great service and Serge absolutely loves his walks.

Laura is full of energy and is very professional in her job. My Reggie loves her very much.

Laura has been walking my cocker spaniel Mia for a few months now. I’ve found her very reliable and she’s also really knowledgeable about dogs. She’s a real dog lover too which really helps - I have a very happy pooch!

Laura has taken our wee Nessie out for a few weeks now and it's great! She comes back tired and usually muddy (Laura gives them a clean before she leaves them at the house but a couple of times we've been in for drop off so we've seen how dirty she can be) but that just means she's had a great time. Would highly recommend!!!