Boarding · House Sitting · Dog Walking · Visits · Spyroulla in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Almost 2 decades into pet sitting and there isn't a single thing I've been more enthusiastic about. I've experienced it all: taking Leica to the vet when she was feeling poorly, taking Mochi to her mum's wedding venue for her special appearance, toilet training with Charlie, walking Barnaby off-leash (as requested), teaching new tricks to Rufus; it's a pleasure to be part of these furry loving animal's lives. I am quite active and go for my daily walk without fail. Whether your pet requires short, long or multiple walks, I will adjust to your pet's needs of course, just let me know!
I like to update you with photos/videos as I know you'll be missing your precious animals, and it's greatly reassuring knowing what they are up to and having a wonderful time! Being a popular choice on various pet sitting sites and word of mouth has allowed me to build this into a small business and generate much experience with numerous breeds, sizes and characteristics. I have my regulars that I get the pleasure of watching them grow- and I love every moment.
If your pet has any specific requirements please do let me know. Of course every animal differs and therefore the way they are cared for can vary, too. I also drive so we can arrange for pick-up's/ drop-off's if this is something you'd require.
Apartment · 600 m²
Fenced garden · 20 m²
I live in a very secure, gated area. The building holds 50 flats and has its own large driveway and 2 fenced garden areas. I use the back exit which has an additional gate for extra security. My flat consists of one bedroom, one bathroom and an open plan living area. Photo's of my home are included in my profile. It is the perfect space and definitely enough for a furry friend or 2!
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Boarding
At the pet-sitter's
GBP 45
per night
House Sitting
At your home
GBP 42
per night
Dog Walking
Daily walks
GBP 15
per walk
Visits
Home visits
GBP 12
per visit
/ night
No charge yet
Boarding
At the pet-sitter's
GBP 45
per night
House Sitting
At your home
GBP 42
per night
Dog Walking
Daily walks
GBP 15
per walk
Visits
Home visits
GBP 12
per visit
Consistently reliable with good response times
Spyroulla was brilliant, and she looked after our dog as though it were her own. Highly recommended!
Everything went great. My cat was super comfortable there. Would strongly recommend.
Absolutely fantastic family to leave your pet with. Great care and communication. I will definitely ask Spyroulla to look after my dog again. Highly recommended.
Spyroulla was brilliant, and she looked after our dog as though it were her own. Highly recommended!
Everything went great. My cat was super comfortable there. Would strongly recommend.
Absolutely fantastic family to leave your pet with. Great care and communication. I will definitely ask Spyroulla to look after my dog again. Highly recommended.
She loves dogs and took very good care of my doggie. The house is spacious and clean and the neighborhood is lovely with a backyard that is good for doggies to play - the entire family seems to love dogs and i felt my doggie was def cared for and fell in love with them.
Spyroulla looked after my dogs while I was away and although my dogs are home and happy I was left disappointed with the experience. When we met with Spyroulla the house was clean and comfortable, the garden was well cared for and I inspected it closely as one of my dogs is a real Houdini. I explained the areas I was concerned about and I was reassured that they would be fixed when my dogs went to stay. I was very impressed that when I took my dogs for their stay the holes in the fencing were not just patched up but properly fixed and so totally secure. I explained everything to Spyroulla and she took notes of what I was saying. We were not in a rush and so there was plenty of time for her to ask questions etc. I was slightly surprised to be contacted by her only minutes after leaving as she was unsure of something that I had told her about, again that evening I was contacted again with a question that had been answered. Spyroulla told me she would send lots of videos and photos, she also told me that my dogs would be well walked, she lives very close to a large park that has ample space and she said her father liked to walk dogs too. In reality she only once or twice sent me photos or videos or any updates without me asking her specifically for them. My houdini dog has a GPS tracker and so I was able to see where she had been, I didn't check daily but whenever I did I was surprised by how short a walk they had had, often using only a small area of the large local park. One of my dogs is still a puppy and I explained that she is pretty reliable with toilet training but that she might have the occasional accident, especially at the start when she was unsure of where she was and where she was meant to go. Spyroulla contacted me during my holiday to say that both of my dogs were repeatedly toileting inside the house, something that I found very surprising. My older dog does not toilet inside and never has, even as a tiny puppy. I was concerned they were unhappy or stressed but was reassured that they were fine. Spyroulla was kind enough to send me photos of said accidents as if to prove what she was saying. The tone of her messages were quite confrontational, she demanded that I pay her money for wipes that she was using to clean up these accidents, I explained that wipes were not adequate to clean them up but she was adamant that I paid her for them. Considering the amount of money that I was paying her to look after my dogs I found this shocking, I felt very upset about it, I was in a foreign country and unable to return home and I was worried that she was taking out her anger that was coming through on her messages, out on my dogs. In the end I went on Amazon and ordered some specific dog cleaning products to be delivered on the same day to Spyroulla. This cost me over £20 and was not a cost I had expected to have to pay but it did seem to appease her. While Spyroulla appears to be a very nice person I feel that she appears to be inexperienced when it comes to dog care, and I do question her motivation for dog sitting. I also discovered that Holidog take absolutely no responsibility for the dog sitters on their books, they do not vet or check them in any way and there is no support for an owner who is concerned about their dog during their stay.
We left Tyson with Spyroulla for 18 days. She together with her family were simply amazing. They took care of him and showered him with love. He enjoyed walks every morning and walks in the park nearby... She always sent us regular updates with pics and videos of him, so we were at ease and after a few days, I felt completely satisfied that he was well looked after and cared for..and so therefore could relax and enjoy my holiday! I would thoroughly recommend Spyroulla as she has a genuine love for dogs and treats them just like her own. She is very committed and pays particular attention to the needs of your dog. Thank you Spyroulla.
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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