Dog Sitting in Solihull

Our dog has now stayed with Lydia twice, once for daycare and once overnight. She is extremely thorough and we trust her to look after our dog and give him lots of attention and cuddles! She also takes amazing photos every time, so we enjoy seeing him having a great time with the other dogs. We would recommend Paws for Thought Solihull!

We have been using Paws for thoughts for last 1.5 years. Lydia has been fantastic with our lovely boy. Archie don’t like it anywhere else. Lydia looks after Archie like her own. We recently left Archie for a month and it was great. She posted pictures of Archie everyday and quick to response for our messages. Thank you :)

I have known Lydia for a number of years. I'm an experienced dog owner and have done courses in dog management and behaviour. Lydia is extremely professional and really cares about the dogs she looks after. I see her regularly in a number of different parks with a mixed group of dogs. Lydia goes out of her way to respond to the differing needs of each individual dog. I'm retired and don't need the services of a dog walker. However, if I did, Lydia would be my number one choice to take care of my dog.

Monty has had a lovely weeks stay with Lydia and her crew. Monty has his own little habits and traits and is not the easiest dog (maybe the largest) but he settled in to Lydias and loved the other dogs. Leaving your dog with someone new leaves you feeling nervous but the daily updates put our mind at rest so we could enjoy our holiday. I will certainly recommend Lydia to anyone looking a a home from home setting. Thank you so much he will be back soon 🙂

As dog owners we were very reluctant to put our dog into a kennel. Home boarding was the best solution for us and we started the process of finding someone to look after our new pup Barney early this year. We spoke to a number of people before we decided to use Lydia’s service. From day one she made it clear she would only accept a dog if it’s temperament was right and he got on well with not only her own dog but other dogs stopping with her, which was very reassuring to us. After a successful trial day followed by a trial overnight stay, Barney stopped with Lydia for a week. Barney came away bouncing and happy and it is clear he has been well looked after. Lydia was very thorough with every process especially at the beginning and we were pleased this was the case as it reassured us that she had the dogs interests at heart and that we were leaving Barney with someone we could trust. That attention to detail was a big reason for choosing Lydia. We also appreciated the daily photos on the Facebook page which again made us feel at ease during our holiday. Overall, we are extremely happy with how Barney has been cared for and would not hestitate in using Lydia again or recommending her to our friends and family. Thank you :)

Lydia has looked after my pup since he was 9 weeks old (he's nearly 4 years old now), and he absolutely loves her. He has such a wonderful time when out with her, and gets very excited when he hears her pull up! Couldn't trust her anymore if I tried. Would definitely, and do, recommend :)

Lydia has a wonderful way with dogs of all ages and my puppy has benefited so much from his weekly sessions with her. She is extremely thorough and takes every precaution regarding covid19. The dogs she looks after are well disciplined and have plenty of love, attention, exercise and play. I would recommend Paws for Thought and Lydia wholeheartedly.

I have used Paws for Thought to board my dog for many years. Lydia offers a very professional service and Ralph is well cared for during his stays there. He is always happy to go and is treated like one of the family. I have complete trust in Lydia and the service she provides.

Millie has boarded with Lydia for many years. Millie can’t wait to get out of the car when we arrive at Lydia’s and we so love seeing Lydia’s daily posts with pictures of Millie and all her boarding and walking friends. There is no one I would trust more to look after Millie than Lydia. She is the most caring dog lover and takes such pride in giving her absolutely best to all the dogs in her care.

Lydia has been looking after our French Bulldog for a few years now and has always provided a very professional, thoughtful and responsive service. We feel very well looked after by Lydia and would have no hesitation to recommend. And our dog loves her!!

We were very lucky to get a place for Luca at Solihull Dog Lovers daycare. He was initially a little nervous around other dogs and Eleanor has worked her magic on helping him with his confidence. The whole family are in a whats app group with Eleanor and seeing the videos and photos of what Luca gets up to throughout the day is something we all look forward to! He absolutely loves going to hers and refuses to leave when its collection time! Its a great peace of mind knowing he is in good hands and I would highly recommend Eleanor.

We were lucky enough to get a place for our dog with Eleanor and she loves it and can’t wait to go there each time to see her friends! Eleanor really loves the dogs and it shows with her level of care, not only making sure they get the exercise and attention they need but also using training techniques to bring on skills too-she is always happy to offer tips if you ask. She adapts to your dogs routine on overnight stays and we thoroughly recommend her- it’s like home from home and gives such peace of mind!

Eleanor was recommended to us by a friend who said that the only person she would trust with her dog and recommend was Eleanor. We felt exactly the same as soon as we met Eleanor. She was so welcoming and helpful, giving us lots of advice for our nervous Boo Boo the Cockapoo. Eleanor worked with us to settle Boo in over a period of time, so that when the time came to leave him for 2 weeks he would feel comfortable and happy (and so would we!) I knew that Boo was going to be as safe and loved as he would be at home with us. We got regular photos and videos which was brilliant. I can honestly say that I will not leave Boo with anyone but Eleanor in the future.

We left lily with Eleanor for 10 days and nights, it was the first time we had left her, at 23 months old, it's was a worry, but we had constant pictures and videos, she had a great time, I can't recommend this service enough, as second to none. Such a great place.

Eleanor looked after our 18 month old staffy - greyhound cross while we were on holiday and was fantastic start to finish! She provided us regular updates, pictures and videos and gave us good pointers when we picked him up as well. She made sure we were completely happy with the process and accommodated all of his needs expertly. We will definitely be using Eleanor's services again, thank you so much!

Eleanor has been amazing with our 5 month old spaniel puppy. We know he is fabulously cared for when he goes for day care. The training we have had with Eleanor has been extremely helpful and tailored to our needs although I wish we had know about her before we got our pup! Eleanor gave us the confidence and support to rectify some of the training areas we were struggling with. I would definitely recommend Eleanor for both training and doggy day care.

Little Luna was so happy and relaxed after a long weekend with Eleanor. Our four month old working cocker spaniel puppy is full of energy and can be a real handful but Eleanor gave her a weekend full of exciting walks, varied play and lots of evening cuddles. She even got her comfortable with car travel, which is something we've been struggling with. We couldn't be happier with the service we received, including plenty of videos and really clear information about how Luna had been. Highly recommend.

Eleanor has been so patient and pro active with our nervous dog. We really appreciate all of her support in trying to overcome this and mix with other dogs . She knows all the dogs personalities really well and your dog will be safe and loved.

Eleanor is incredible with our Hungarian Vizsla puppy Mia. Mia absolutely loves going there, and Eleanor couldn’t do more to care about the dogs she has. She is very reliable, helpful and knowledgeable. We love the video and photo updates we get throughout the day. It’s great to know that Mia is in such capable hands while we are at work. Would highly recommend Eleanor and Solihull Dog Lover services.

Eleanor takes care of the dogs like they are her own. Our little girl has the best time and comes back shattered after a busy day. She has a unique opportunity to socialise and play with other dogs. She has such an adventure and every morning when realises she is going to 'Aunty Eleanor's' she dances around with excitement and almost drags us over to get to the house. Eleanor kindly sends amazing pictures and videos to keep owners updated on their pups adventures which are fantastic to watch.

Katie at Solihull Paws has been absolutely fantastic in walking my golden retriever, Ronnie, for the past six months. Her dedication and care are evident in how much Ronnie enjoys his walks with her. Katie's professionalism and genuine affection for animals make her a standout. Recently, during a last-minute emergency, Katie stepped in to look after Ronnie for two days. Her promptness and willingness to help in a time of need were incredibly reassuring. I wholeheartedly recommend Katie at Solihull Paws for her exceptional service and compassionate approach.

I used solihull paws from sept 2023 until April 2024. Only required 8 lead walks per month. In that short time they failed to show up for my dogs on 7 occasions, with no real apology or explanation. A lot of my pre arranged walks were cancelled last min, due to 'emergencies'. Coincidentally these excuses mainly fell on weekends. 3 or 4 times i came home to toilet accidents in my home and sad dogs. My neighbour confirmed, on these occasions, 'the walker' didn't stay more than 10mins. I also came home on 2 occasions to my main back door being left wide open!!!!!! Katie the owner of solihull paws, was my only point of contact. For some reason you don't have direct contact with the actual person walking your dog? Problem here was, Katie was extremely poor at communication. She rarely responded to my messages. I was rarely given updates on my boys wellbeing. Other than Fern, my boys initial dog walker, i had no idea who was walking my dogs. I couldn't keep up with her staff turn around. Last straw for me, was Katie committing, 3 months in advance, to dogsitting while i was on holiday, then basically ignoring me and my messages leading up to my hol. This left me in stressful limbo, a week before my flight. Then last min Katie said 'I'll ring my friend in portsmouth, she'll do it" She was then ringing me straight back to confirm this' (a stranger stopping in my home, who's never met my boys before???!!!) Katie didn't ring me back as promised. Luckily a family member came to my rescue last min. Needless to say, about 1 month into using solihull paws, i was actively seeking/on waiting lists for more reliable, trust worthy, dog walkers. Other than the times Fern walked them (thank you) in the 9yrs of their existance, I'd never known them so sad/stressed when I've come home from work, As lovely as Katie seemed initially, I won't be recommending solihull paws to anyone and I'm skeptical of these others reviews to be honest

I have been using Solihull Paws for about 7 months. During this time I have been so impressed with the help they have given me and my golden retriever Ozzy. Katie will always work her magic with fitting us in and Ozzy goes bananas when Fern collects him. Dogs don't lie and Ozzy is always pleased to see her and confident in going with her, she has a clear love of dogs which is highly reciprocated! Anyone who is anxious about letting a stranger take their beloved pup out (as I was) Fern is a reassuring, caring and trustworthy dog walker and would highly recommend her.

Amazing service from Katie. Hugo always gets the best attention and walks. I would 100% recommend katie at solihull paws 🐾 and her team. …

Katie has been walking my husky Akira for over a year now and has also taken on Ghost my husky puppy, I know they are always well looked after by Katie, they get so excited to go out with her and she's always someone I can trust with my dogs

Katie has been looking after our border collie for over 3 years now. She began by doing puppy visits as soon as we got him, she even cleared up the ‘puppy mess’ when she visited while we were at work! He is a nervous boy and is not good around adults but he has always adored Katie! She is our boys favourite person, loves her to bits and always has a fabulous time when he goes out with her. Would recommend Solihull Paws to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog walker.

Katie is my go to when my kitties need a home visit. They’re always spoilt rotten and I get some lovely updates 🐾 😻 …

Katie has walked our dog since he was a puppy. He loves going out with her and we've always felt he is safe, well looked after and paired well with other dogs. Bonus is that he always comes home to sleep for hours. We've also used Katie for dog sitting and again have always been as happy as the dog!

From the moment I first contacted Katie, I felt confident that my boxer dog would be in the very best of hands. And I was not wrong! I cannot thank Katie enough for the love and care she has shown towards Rodney. She treats him like one of her own and it's evident as he's so happy and content every time he comes back from his walks. It's such a relief to know that I can trust Katie with his well-being, and through her regular updates, I am so grateful for the peace of mind that she provides. We've had dog walkers before and it's difficult to find someone that understands boxer dogs, but Katie knows exactly how to handle their crazy, stubborn but loving ways. Overall, I cannot recommend this dog walking and dog sitting services enough and I feel incredibly lucky to have found Katie to look after my boy, and I am confident that anyone who entrusts their dog's care to her will feel the same way.

Been using Katie and Solihull paws for a while to walk my French bulldog, can’t fault the service, he loves his walks with them, highly recommend them