Local dogcare

Trusted dog walking and pet sitting across Glossop, keeping your pets happy at home with reliable care, local knowledge and flexible visits.

In-home dog sitting and walks that keep your pup calm, happy, and on their familiar routine while you’re away.

A well-groomed golden retriever sitting calmly on a neatly folded grey dog blanket in a bright, modern living room. The dog wears a simple navy collar with a small silver tag, looking relaxed and content, a favourite plush bone toy resting by its paws. The room features a soft neutral sofa, a low wooden coffee table with a closed laptop and notebook, and a large window revealing a hint of Glossop’s green hills outside. Gentle afternoon natural light fills the space, creating soft shadows and a warm, reassuring atmosphere. Photographed at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the dog is in crisp focus while the background is softly blurred, conveying professional, trustworthy dog sitting in a homely, photographic realism style.

Services

Black and white Border Collie looking back on a dirt path between stone walls.

Customised dog walks at your dog’s pace, with routes they know and plenty of time for sniffing, exercise, and attention. Each walk is tailored to your dog’s age, energy level, and personality—whether they love a quiet stroll around the block or an upbeat adventure to burn off extra zoomies.

I focus on safety at all times, ensuring collars, harnesses, and leashes are secure, avoiding risky situations, and always watching the environment. After each visit, you’ll receive a friendly update with notes and anything I’ve noticed about your dog’s mood, appetite, or behaviour, so you can feel connected and reassured.

Dog asleep on cozy bed

In-home care that maintains feeding schedules, medications, cuddles, and play so your pets feel secure and relaxed. I follow your routine closely, whether it’s mealtimes, walks, potty breaks, or favourite games, your pets can stay in the comfort of their own home while you travel.

This is ideal for both laid-back companions who prefer a calm, cosy day or more energetic dogs who need plenty of play and interaction. Safety and reliability are always a priority, with careful attention to doors, gates, and any special instructions. You’ll receive regular updates and check-ins, including photos and messages, so you always know how your pets are doing and can travel with peace of mind.

A tidy hallway of a typical Glossop stone-built home, with a sturdy oak door slightly ajar and a glossy red dog lead hanging neatly from a brass hook. Below, a pair of stainless steel food and water bowls sit on a dark slate mat beside a woven basket overflowing with colourful dog toys, from rope tugs to rubber balls. Soft overcast daylight filters through frosted glass panels in the door, casting gentle, diffuse illumination and subtle reflections on the polished floor tiles. The mood is calm, organized, and welcoming. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with balanced composition and clear, photographic realism, emphasizing reliability and preparedness for professional dog walking and pet sitting.

Care

From energetic moorland walks to gentle garden visits, we tailor dog care to your pet’s age, temperament and routine, offering walking, pop-in visits and overnight house sitting throughout Glossop and nearby villages.

Why choose The Glossop Dog Sitter

Based in Glossop, we offer one-to-one, unhurried care so your dog can stay in familiar surroundings, reducing stress while you’re at work, away for the day, or enjoying a well-earned holiday.

A relaxed whippet lying down on a neatly made bed in a cosy, tidy Glossop home interior, natural daylight, warm and welcoming atmosphere, photographic realism

Testimonials

Yellow Labrador Retriever standing on a dirt path in a sunny park with autumn leaves.
Gemma I would like to thank you for the wonderful care and attention you give to Thea. It is the little extra’s like leaving a treat for Thea and ensuring that she is dry after a walk in the rain that make such a difference. A clear indication of your compassion and commitment to animals.
Two guinea pigs sitting in green grass and sniffing a single yellow dandelion flower.
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you so much for taking excellent care of our guinea pigs whilst we were away on holiday. It has taken a long time to find someone I feel that I can trust to look after them the way I would, I have now found someone that it is completely dependable and cares for animals a great deal
Black and white Border Collie looking back on a dirt path between stone walls.
I would like to thank Gemma for the fantastic service, she was absolutely wonderful. Many thanks for looking after Aggie so well while we were on holiday. It gave us great peace of mind, while we were away, knowing she was in the comfort of her own home, being well cared for! The house was immaculate when we returned and we even had fresh milk in the fridge for a cup of tea! We would definitely recommend her

Black cat curled up asleep on a bed in bright, natural sunlight.
Gemma has provided wonderful care for RaRa. My cat is an important part of my family and Gemma has proven to be available and consistent and she obviously cares very deeply for my moggie and all animals. I love the daily journals she writes to let me know how RaRA is doing each day.
A cheerful group of three dogs—a black Labrador, a tan terrier, and a speckled spaniel—walking side-by-side along a leafy Glossop footpath bordered by traditional dry stone walls. Each dog wears a different coloured harness, attached to neatly held, tangle-free leads converging out of frame. Early morning light breaks through scattered clouds, creating a soft, cool glow that highlights the dogs’ coats and the dew on the grass. The background shows rolling Derbyshire hills slightly blurred, conveying depth and space. Captured from a low, forward-facing angle as if walking alongside, with dynamic yet controlled composition, the image feels energetic but safe, embodying professional, local dog walking in crisp photographic realism.
An open notebook on a wooden kitchen table in a cosy home, its pages filled with a neatly written pet care checklist including feeding times, walk durations, medication reminders, and emergency contacts. Beside it lies a smartphone displaying a calendar with scheduled dog walks, and a labelled keyring with a small paw-print tag. In the background, slightly out of focus, a content small dog rests in a dog bed near the back door. Soft midday natural light pours through a nearby window, creating clean highlights and subtle shadows, giving the scene a professional yet homely feel. Photographed from a top-down, slightly angled perspective with sharp focus on the checklist, this photographic realism composition highlights organized, reliable dog sitting services.
A spacious, tidy garden of a semi-detached Glossop home, enclosed by secure wooden fencing and mature hedges, with a medium-sized collie joyfully chasing a bright yellow tennis ball across well-kept grass. A sturdy, locked gate is visible in the background alongside a clearly marked garden storage box for leads and toys. Late afternoon golden light warms the scene, casting long, gentle shadows and giving the dog’s fur a rich, vibrant sheen. Captured from a slightly low angle, the ball is mid-air with the dog in focused motion, while the secure perimeter remains clearly visible. The photographic realism style and balanced composition emphasize both playful exercise and the safety-focused professionalism of the dog sitting service.

Rates

Dog Walking

Garden Visit 20 min – £15.00

Social 30 min walk – £12.00

Social 60 min walk – £16.00

Weekend 30 min walk – £16.00

Weekend 60 min walk – £20.00

(Additional dogs – £5.00)

Travel up to 6 miles out of Glossop – 45p per additional mile outside of the radius.

Puppy Visits

1 x 20 min visit per day – £10.00
2 x 20 min visits per day – £20.00

BANK HOLIDAYS ARE CHARGED AT DOUBLE TIME

Cat and Small Animals Visits

1 x 20 min visit per day – £10.00
2 x 20 min visits per day – £20.00

BANK HOLIDAYS ARE CHARGED AT DOUBLE TIME

House Sitting

£80 – Monday to Thursday
£95 – Friday to Sunday (and Bank Holidays)