Hello, welcome to Rockys's Paws, my name is Amanda & Rocky’s Paws is my dog walking & pet check-in business. It’s named after my own dog, Rocky, who is a much-loved rescue dog that my partner & I took on a few years ago. I set up my business after our dog walker left to move down south & it also gives me more time to spend with Rocky. I have always had a love of animals, dogs in particular, as they fascinate me!

I am based in a village just outside Ripon towards Thirsk. I work mainly in Ripon but cover Sharow, Copt Hewick & Dishforth too. I grew up in Dallowgill in the Dales next to a farm & a gun dog trainer. Over the years I have been lucky enough to have many pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, Yorkshire terriers & border collies; one very tame guinea pig was best friends with the Yorkie & visitors were always surprised that we had a guard guinea pig!

I offer a friendly & reliable service. I always want the best care for my dog & I know what it’s like trying to balance a hectic lifestyle with keeping family pets. I aim to help with your dog walking and pet sitting requirements. Having a pet, whatever variety, as part of your family is very rewarding - that lovely happy face waiting for you when you open the door from a busy day at work, never judging you & always pleased to see you.

Walks are fun, stimulating, invigorating, entertaining & great exercise for your dog (and me!). I aim to walk no more than 4 dogs at any one time to ensure your pet gets the utmost care & attention. I take dog walking seriously & your dog’s welfare is my top priority. Dogs are walked for a full half an hour or hour (whichever you prefer) as travel time is not included in the time I charge for. Upon returning from our walks it’s time to clean paws (and muddy tums if needed!), fill up water bowls, give your dog a treat (if permitted) and then I will leave your tired, trusted pet to have their well-earned snooze.

I am CRB checked, insured & am a member of the National Association of Registered Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers (NarpsUK). Please be assured that any information I keep on clients is securely locked away & any keys held are marked up in a coded system, not marked with any address details.

Whatever your dog walking or pet minding needs please give me a call to discuss your requirements; I will try my best to help where I can.

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