My little rescue dog Saidie has been down with Nicole a couple of times already. I can honestly say, hand on heart, that she adores her time there.
Nicole gives you plenty of updates to let you know how everything is going and I love receiving the wee daily pictures from her.
I feel so very grateful to have found Nicole. I was searching for someone that offered crate free overnight services, and there are very little places in and around our area. I fell in love with Lucy In The Sky With Barry’s, the minute I walked inside and I met everyone ❤️
Nicole’s own dogs are so lovely and easy going, and I felt really safe and at ease leaving Saidie.
Nicole’s lovely cottage and her gardens and outdoor space. Just so DREAMY. I’d love a break down there myself lol. I’ve recommended Nicole to a few of my friends too and they have had equally lovely experiences. It is very clear that Nicole absolutely adores animals. Thank you Nicole and see you again soon.
- Saidies Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have three dogs with very different needs and personalities. Heidi a small Jack Russell is very headstrong and determined to do her own thing, pottering around and seeking out warm blankets to bury inside. The mix breed youngsters, Rhubarb and Pickle have more energy to burn, love a good play time and are always egging each other on to find mischief whether it’s chasing a rabbit, squirrel or cat or eating something random from the undergrowth.
An adorable trio but certainly a gang that requires a dog sitter with a very particular set of management, supervision and negotiation skills… And based on our recent bookings with Nicole I think I have found the one who has what it takes!! She has taken the time to understand the very individual mannerisms of all of my dogs, given Heidi the patience and understanding required, given Pickle the many many cuddles demanded and Rhubarb the firm direction needed. Nicole finds ways to get the best from the whole pack.
I can see my dogs are happy and content with her and as a parent I am very well informed of their progress for the duration of the visit. I don’t think any dog owner could ask for more. This is a very personalised service with the highest level of care and concern. I’m going to be very confident leaving my dogs here for any length of trip. So rare to find a ‘home from home’ caregiver that actually provides to this standard.
- Heidi, Rubarb and Pickle's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm so pleased to have found Nicole. I struggled for 2 years trying to find suitable dog care for Winnie and Stanley and I have to say they fit right in!
Nicole was excellent with them, sending me constant updates to help put my mind at ease. They were so chilled and relaxed it was just like a home away from home for them. They need constant cuddles which Nicole provides giving up all of her own personal space as they like to be attached to you 24/7 :)
I can't recommend her enough and am just so at ease knowing I have finally found a happy place for them to go to if mammy needs a little break!
- Winnie and Stanley's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was our first time leaving Moose our Rottweiler pup overnight and I couldn’t recommend Nicole enough.
We were a bit nervous leaving him as he’s still only 4 months but he LOVED staying over and we received regular pics/videos of Moose having the best time which allowed us to enjoy our night away knowing he was in good hands!
Thank you so much again Nicole you’re great at what you do! Hopefully Moose didn’t annoy Barry too much and is allowed to stay again lol!
- Moose's Mom & Dad ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We have never left Honey anywhere before apart from with family. As she's a rescue and can be anxious we are reluctant to leave her in a kennel by herself. Nicole was recommended to us and we are delighted to have found somewhere for Honey to stay.
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Honey was more than happy to return after her time at doggy daycare. It takes the stress and guilt away from going on holiday as you know that she is happy and well looked after. Nicole was so calm and took time to get to know Honey and her personality. She sent regular updates and photos. Honey was certainly enjoying herself. It was great that she was able to socialise with Barry and Lucy.
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Thanks so much Nicole for taking care of our precious Honey. Look forward to Honey's next visit!
- Honey's Mom & Dad ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When I met Nicole, I was really stressed and struggling to find someone good to take care of my beautiful boy, Maui.
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He is a rescue from Romania and has a liver condition which means he requires extra care and attention, from day one Nicole made Maui & I feel comfortable, he would always come home buzzing and wiped from his adventures with Lucy and Barry.
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Nicole has a love and understanding of dogs that is clear in her approach to dog care, she really works to understand your dogs personality which was so important to me, her regular updates mean you know what’s going on and you are able to relax away from your dog without stressing (too much :))
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Another thing I'm really grateful for is that she will stick to your active training plan and gave feedback which helped me see the progress we had made! (And as a bonus really helped my confidence) 100% recommend Nicole
- Maui's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I hate leaving Mia, I felt so guilty I couldn't bring her with me this weekend but getting the photos of her playing with you and your family Nicole helped me feel so relieved.
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When I took her home she was so well rested and calm it was like she was back from a spa weekend. Lucky her and Lucky me that you are now in Donegal. Thank you so much Nicole.
-- Mia's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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From the first moment Nicole met MJ, it was like she was one of her own dogs! She was incredibly warm and friendly, and you can tell she has a real love for animals.
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MJ is a dog with complex needs and allergies, and Nicole exceeded our expectations while looking after her. She sent us loads of pictures and videos of how they were getting on and overall made us feel at ease, that MJ was being well cared for.
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MJ can't wait to go back to see Barry, Lucy and of course Nicole again soon
- MJ's Moms ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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When I left my dear Heike with Nicole I felt so calm and certain that she was in safe, caring hands. She sent photos of her and I didn't worry for one second. Nicole knows her stuff, and is a great presence for a dog to be around.
- Heike's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Nicole was heaven sent! After only having my rescued greyhound, Nali, for two weeks, I had to attend a wedding. I felt very anxious about leaving her with a friend as I didn't know how she would react and was relieved to be recommended Nicole.
Nicole reassured me that everything would be fine and she was right! Nali had the best doggy day with Nicole, Barry and Lucy. Besides the cute photos and feedback Nicole also gave me some great tips!
I am so grateful and can totally recommend Nicole, Barry and Lucy to any dog parents. They are loving, caring and a lot of fun, clearly, since Nali was ready for bed after her day with them!
-Nali's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
There is no question of Nicole's trustworthiness and her love of animals. She is not only an exceptional caretaker but knowledgeable, reliable, efficient and devoted.
She demonstrates enormous love and compassion for all dogs in her care. Her rates are very reasonable for the services she provides. Definitely is not your average pet sitter!!!
-Blue's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nicole is AMAZING! Mishko warmed to her lovely nature instantly and he can’t wait to spend his day with her every Tuesday and Wednesday. Nicole is not only extremely reliable and trustworthy but it is so clear to see that she truly loves what she does and all the dogs in her care.
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I love seeing how happy Mishko is after spending a day with Nicole and her lovely dogs. If you need someone to mind your furr baby Nicole is definitely the one!
-Mishko's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It has been a pleasure having Nicole care for our dog, Sadie. We can travel and have confidence in knowing she is in such good hands. Nicole sends pictures and updates so we know how things went while we were away.
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When Sadie first met Nicole , I could tell it was a great match. She has a special sense and caring which Sadie picked up on. They became instant friends! I have every confidence in Nicole and have enthusiastically recommended her to all of my friends and family!
-Sadie's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Nicole is a fantastic dog-sitter. She is very knowledgeable about dog behaviour, including breed specific peculiarities. She is really caring and careful with our dog and she communicates perfectly with us.
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We are really happy with sending our dog to Nicole for day-care and our dog loves to go! Our dog gets a day full of attention, exercise and socialization with other dogs so it’s a real bonus to her life.
-Pepper's Dad ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our dog is too scared to stay with strangers due to his trauma after adoption, but Nicole gave him the best care, a lot of love and great time.
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He absolutely fell in love with her Barry and Lucy! Our dog doesn't want to leave her place anymore and we'll see her on a weekly basis! Thank you very much Nicole! ❤
-Jaun Claude's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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After Nicole welcomed my 1-year-old dog into her pack for an extended stay, we booked his next vacation straight away. Nicole, Lucy, and Barry are all so considerate and caring, not to mention tons of fun.
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As a frequent traveller, I’m happy to have found such a trustworthy and responsible pet sitter — and Cookie is thrilled with his new home away from home!
-Cookie's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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My dog Masha spent 10 days with Nicole only a month after we had adopted her. It wasn't optimal for me to leave her so soon but Nicole was so excellent with her, and she had the best time.
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Nicole also helped me with tips on how to look after a new adoptive pup, which I was so appreciative of! On top of that, Nicole's certification in pet first aid and more allowed me to feel calm in the knowledge that Masha was in safe, caring hands - and that was priceless.
- Masha's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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I'm sure you know this kind of dogsitters who don't pay all the attention your dog deserves and sometimes cancel last minute... well, Nicole is just the opposite of that! She's reliable, loving with dogs and attentive to the dynamics among them so that every dog has a good time. Our dog loves going to Nicole's and we totally recommend her!
- Lupe's Mom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We are bringing our dog Egy once a week to Nicole for a few months now! She welcomed him with open arms from the beginning. Egy is a very cudly dog but can sometimes be shy with other dogs at the beginning. At Nicole's place, he is able to get all the cuddles he wants but also relax by himself if he wants to. By now, he made some good friends and is always excited when we bring him over. After picking him up in the afternoon, he is always in a very good mood and tired after all the playtime he had. It's really good for him to have all this dog-to-dog-interaction.
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Communication with Nicole is very easy, even on short notice. You really can tell that she knows the dogs and their personalities very well and wants just the best for them. And it's always nice to see your dog having a great time on her Instagram page from time to time.
- Egy's Dad ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
