Professional Dog Walking & Pet Sitting in Norfolk & most of Suffolk

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Welcome to Pawfect Pet Care — reliable dog walking, pet sitting and home visits across Norwich, Norfolk and most of Suffolk. We care for dogs, cats and small pets like our own, with personalised attention that keeps tails wagging.

From daily walks and puppy visits to in-home sitting while you’re away, your pet’s happiness, safety and wellbeing always come first.

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Our Services

Reliable, flexible pet care tailored to your pet's routine and personality

From structured daily walks to overnight home sitting, every service is built around your pet's needs — never a flat rate, always a tailored plan.

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Planning a Trip? How to Prepare Your Dog for a Pet Sitter

Going away for a weekend, taking a family holiday or planning an overnight trip? If you have a dog, one of the most important parts of your preparation is making sure they will be comfortable and well cared for while you're away. For many dogs, staying in their familiar home with a trusted pet sitter can be a reassuring alternative to changing environments. At Pawfect Pet Care, based in Rackheath and caring for pets across Norwich, Norfolk and most of Suffolk, we believe good pet sitting starts well before the owner leaves home.

Read the full preparation guide

1. Arrange a meet & greet before you go away

One of the best ways to prepare your dog for a new sitter is to introduce them before the actual booking begins. A meet & greet gives your dog an opportunity to become familiar with the person who will be caring for them. It also gives you time to explain their personality, routines and any particular needs.

Tell your sitter about things such as:

  • How your dog behaves when meeting new people.
  • Whether they are comfortable being handled.
  • Their favourite activities and ways of relaxing.
  • Any fears, sensitivities or triggers.
  • Their usual feeding, walking and bedtime routines.

Some dogs immediately make themselves at home with new people. Others need a little more time. Allowing for those differences helps everyone start on the right foot. At Pawfect Pet Care, we arrange a free meet & greet before care begins so we can discuss your pet's needs and establish whether the arrangements are suitable.

2. Keep your dog's routine as familiar as possible

Dogs often thrive on predictable routines. If your dog normally eats breakfast at a particular time, has an afternoon walk or settles down with a favourite toy in the evening, share those details with your sitter. Write down the essentials, including:

  • Feeding times, quantities and any dietary restrictions.
  • Usual walking arrangements and exercise needs.
  • Toilet routines.
  • Sleeping arrangements.
  • Favourite games and activities.
  • Commands or cues your dog already understands.

There's no need to change everything just because you're going away. Maintaining familiar habits wherever possible can help your dog settle more comfortably.

3. Prepare everything your pet sitter will need

A little organisation makes a big difference. Before you leave, make sure your sitter knows where to find your dog's food, lead, harness, towels, toys and other everyday essentials. It's also helpful to prepare a written care sheet with your contact details, your vet's details, an emergency contact and any relevant health information.

If your dog takes medication, provide clear written instructions and discuss the arrangements with your sitter beforehand. Make sure home access arrangements are clear, too. Agree how keys will be handled and explain any alarm, gate or door-lock instructions.

4. Think about your dog's individual personality

Not every dog needs the same type of care. A confident, sociable dog may enjoy an active day with plenty of walks and play. A nervous rescue dog might feel happier with quiet, one-to-one attention and a predictable routine. Older dogs may need shorter walks and more opportunities to rest. Puppies may need additional toilet breaks, feeding visits and age-appropriate play.

If your dog is anxious around other dogs, sensitive to traffic or uncomfortable with unfamiliar people, tell your sitter in advance. These details help shape appropriate care arrangements. At Pawfect Pet Care, we tailor our approach to each animal rather than assuming that one routine works for every pet.

5. Decide whether visits or overnight pet sitting are more suitable

The right arrangement depends on your dog's needs, how long you'll be away and the care you can arrange. Scheduled home visits may suit dogs who are comfortable spending time alone between visits and simply need feeding, toilet breaks, exercise and companionship. Overnight pet sitting may be worth considering for dogs who are accustomed to company at night or benefit from a more continuous home-based care arrangement.

Neither option is automatically right for every dog. Discuss your dog's normal routine and the length of your trip with your pet sitter so that you can agree a suitable plan. If you're looking for pet sitting in Norwich, Pawfect Pet Care can discuss your requirements and confirm whether the service you need is available in your area.

6. Don't forget the small details

It's often the little things that make a dog feel most at home. Leave familiar bedding and toys where appropriate. Explain which rooms your dog can access and any household rules you want maintained. Tell your sitter about anything unusual, such as a doorbell that makes your dog bark or a particular route they find unsettling.

If your dog has a history of anxiety or reactivity, agree how to manage walks and interactions before the booking starts. It's also worth discussing how you'll receive updates while you're away. Knowing what to expect can give you peace of mind without interrupting your holiday.

7. Give yourself time to prepare

Try not to leave everything until the night before departure, particularly if you're travelling during busy holiday periods. Contact a pet sitter early, explain your dates and arrange an introduction. This gives everyone time to discuss your dog's needs, confirm availability and prepare for a smooth handover. If your plans change, let your sitter know as soon as possible so the arrangements can be reviewed.

Looking for a dog sitter in Norwich or Norfolk?

Finding the right pet sitter is about more than arranging feeding and walks. It's about choosing someone who takes the time to understand your dog and respect their routine. We offer a free meet & greet so we can learn about your pet before care begins.

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🟡 Yellow Ribbon Awareness

Yellow Dog Walks — dogs that need space in Norfolk & Suffolk

Understanding the yellow ribbon — and how we plan walks around it

You may have seen a dog wearing a yellow ribbon, bandana or lead wrap. That's the Yellow Dog Project: an international signal that the dog needs space. It's not a sign of aggression — it's a quiet request.

What the yellow ribbon means

A dog might be wearing yellow because they're nervous around strangers, reactive to other dogs, recovering from surgery or injury, in the middle of training, or simply more comfortable at a distance. The ribbon is a way for owners to communicate please give us space without having to explain it every time they leave the house.

How we plan yellow dog walks

How Pawfect Pet Care accommodates yellow dogs. We understand what the yellow ribbon means — and we plan for it. Dogs wearing yellow are walked solo, on quiet routes away from busy roads and other dogs, at times of day when the paths are quieter. We match the pace and distance to the dog in front of us, and we never force an interaction. If a dog needs to cross the road to avoid another dog, we cross the road.

If your dog is a yellow dog

Tell us during the free meet & greet. We'll agree the routes, the timing and the handling that keeps your dog comfortable — and we'll treat every walk as though the yellow ribbon is there, whether you use one or not.

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The Yellow Dog Project is a global awareness campaign, not a formal certification. We simply respect the signal and plan our walks around dogs who need space.

Aleksandra of Pawfect Pet Care with a dog – Norfolk dog walker and pet sitter

About Us

Trusted local dog walking & pet sitting across Norfolk & most of Suffolk

If you’re in Norwich, Norfolk or most of Suffolk and need a trusted local team for dog walking or pet sitting — someone you’ll happily come back to again and again — you’re in the right place. At Pawfect Pet Care we keep good dogs happy, tails wagging and four-legged friends enjoying fun walks and happy adventures while you’re out or away. Because we love pets, every animal gets plenty of fuss, individual attention and care that fits their own routine, whether that’s pawsome walks, barks in the parks, fetching fun or reassuring home visits in familiar surroundings.

We’re a DBS-checked, fully insured local service based near Norwich, offering reliable dog walking and pet sitting across Norfolk and most of Suffolk. Your pet’s happiness, safety and wellbeing always come first. From the first friendly meet-and-greet to the last happy tail wag, we deliver the kind of dependable, personalised care that turns first-time clients into regulars.

I have years of experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits and more — treating every pet I look after as if they were my own. Walks, sitting (including overnight), drop-ins and feeding visits, all delivered with genuine love.
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Dependable care that feels personal

Whether you need structured daily dog walks, loving in-home pet sitting, puppy visits, cat visits or simple drop-in checks, we treat every pet like one of our own. We don’t do one-size-fits-all packages. Instead we take time to understand your dog’s energy levels, your cat’s habits or your rabbit’s preferences so the care stays consistent and stress-free. Solo walks, small-group adventures, overnight sitting or short pop-ins — everything is tailored so your pets stay comfortable and content.

Walks that keep tails wagging

Every good dog deserves a little extra love, attention and adventure. Our dog walking services around Norwich and the surrounding villages are designed to keep tails wagging with exciting routes, new scents, playful park time and plenty of mental stimulation. Whether your hound prefers a peaceful stroll or a more energetic outing, we make each walk pawsitive, positive and something they look forward to. Happy hounds, fetching smiles and barks in the parks are what we aim for every single day.

In-home pet sitting that feels like home

There’s no place like home, and many pets are happiest staying right there. Our flexible in-home pet sitting and drop-in visits keep familiar routines going with feeding, companionship, play and gentle reassurance while you’re away. From puppy cuddles and cat care to looking after smaller furry companions, we provide calm, dependable company in the surroundings your pets already know and love.

Trusted local dog walkers and pet sitters across Norfolk & Suffolk

Searching for trusted dog walkers in Norwich, reliable pet sitting in Norfolk or professional care that reaches into most of Suffolk? We’re here for the long term. Fully DBS-checked, appropriately insured and genuinely passionate about animals, we give owners real peace of mind. Years of hands-on experience with dogs, cats, rabbits and more mean we understand different personalities and needs. Walks, sitting (including overnight), feeding visits and everything in between are delivered with genuine care and a smile.

Because we love pets, we believe in happy hounds, good dogs, pawsome adventures and plenty of wagging tails. If you’re looking for a local Norfolk and Suffolk dog walker and pet sitter you can trust and return to time after time, we’d love to meet you and your four-legged family.

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Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Coverage — Norfolk & most of Suffolk

Serving Norfolk and most of Suffolk — including Norwich and surrounding towns

We provide local dog walking and pet sitting across Norfolk and most of Suffolk, including Norwich, Wymondham, Hethersett, Thorpe St Andrew, Costessey, Aylsham, Dereham, Attleborough, Beccles, Bungay, and nearby communities. Check your postcode or what3words address using our coverage tool above to see if we visit your location.

📍 Where we walk

Norfolk & most of Suffolk — one trusted local team

Featuring towns and villages across the Broads, South Norfolk, North Norfolk, the Waveney Valley, Breckland, the coast and beyond.

  • Norwich
  • Rackheath
  • Salhouse
  • Wroxham
  • Sprowston
  • Thorpe St Andrew
  • Drayton
  • Taverham
  • Wymondham
  • Hethersett
  • Cringleford
  • Aylsham
30+ towns covered
200+ nearby villages
NR1–NR35 · IP1–IP33 postcode areas

Not sure whether we cover your postcode? Use the coverage checker above, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm within a few hours.

Explore every town, village & service we cover All areas, our services by location, and detailed local pages — all in one place

Every town and village we cover

Tap a town to see the surrounding villages we also visit. Fully insured, DBS-checked dog walking, dog sitting, cat sitting, puppy visits and home visits throughout.

Our services by location

Dog walking, dog sitting, pet sitting, cat sitting, puppy visits & home visits at every town and village we cover.

    Detailed pet care pages by location

    Every town below has its own page with local walking routes, service details and area-specific FAQs. These are the places we visit most often, and where we know the quiet lanes, the best sniffing spots and the routes that suit nervous or reactive dogs.

    Norwich & suburbs
    The Broads
    South Norfolk
    Waveney Valley
    North Norfolk
    East Coast
    Breckland & West
    Suffolk Inland

    Not sure whether we cover your postcode? Use the coverage checker above, or message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm within a few hours.

    Meet the team

    The friendly faces who'll be caring for your pets across Norfolk and Suffolk.

    🐾 Pawfect Portfolio

    Meet some of the wonderful dogs and pets we care for across Norfolk & most of Suffolk

    Every pet has their own story. Browse our portfolio to see the names, breeds and individual needs of the pets we look after. Each entry is uploaded by our admin team with a personal note about the pet's personality and care requirements.

    Happy moments

    Photos and videos from walks and visits around Norfolk and most of Suffolk.

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    What Our Clients Say

    Verified reviews from pet owners across Norfolk and Suffolk

    Discover why local pet owners trust Pawfect Pet Care with their dogs, cats, and small animals. Our reviews are pulled live from Google — read them here, or share your own experience with us.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Straight answers for Norfolk & Suffolk pet owners

    Whether you’re arranging regular dog walks, looking for someone to care for your cat while you’re away, or need a one-off puppy visit, the questions below should give you a clear picture. If anything is still unclear, just drop us a WhatsApp message — we’re happy to talk it through.

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    Yes. Plenty of the dogs we walk prefer (or need) one-to-one time. Solo walks are perfect for nervous, reactive, older or in-training dogs, or simply dogs who walk better without the distraction of a pack.

    We’ll talk it through at the free meet & greet and choose the quietest routes and times that suit them. If things improve later and a small group starts to feel right, we can gently transition — there’s never any pressure.

    Yes. Young puppies need frequent toilet breaks, gentle handling and positive early experiences. A typical visit includes a toilet break, feeding if it’s due, short play sessions and calm exposure to everyday sights and sounds.

    We’ll also follow any training cues you’re already using so your puppy doesn’t get mixed messages. These early weeks really matter — we treat them carefully.

    Yes — and for most pets it’s the kinder option. Dogs, cats and small animals usually settle far better when they can stay in familiar surroundings rather than going into boarding.

    We can do daytime sitting, overnight stays, or a series of drop-in visits. For cats especially we stick closely to their normal routine — same feeding times, same litter care, same gentle approach — so life feels as normal as possible while you’re away.

    Yes. We regularly walk dogs who need more space or a quieter approach. These walks are almost always solo, planned for quieter times of day and quieter routes.

    If your dog wears a yellow ribbon or bandana (Yellow Dog Project), we fully respect that signal. We never force interactions and we take care not to put them in situations that feel overwhelming. Just tell us about their needs at the meet & greet and we’ll build the walks around them.

    It depends entirely on the dog. Some need a good sniff around the quiet lanes between Rackheath and Salhouse; others enjoy the open space at Mousehold Heath or the woodland paths at Whitlingham. We match the route, pace and length to the individual dog in front of us.

    You’ll always know roughly where we’re going and you’ll get updates so you can see how they’re getting on.

    Safety & standards

    Yes. Enhanced DBS checks are in place, we carry full public liability insurance, and we’re trained in pet first aid. These aren’t optional extras — they’re the baseline we work to so you can feel confident leaving your pets in our care.

    It’s simply a chance for us to meet you and your pets properly before any care begins. We talk through routines, preferences, any health or behavioural notes, and make sure everyone feels comfortable.

    There’s no charge and no obligation. We just won’t start walks or visits until we’ve had this proper introduction — it’s the best way to get things right from the start.

    We take your vet’s details at the meet & greet. If anything happens we contact you first. If we can’t reach you quickly, we contact your vet or the nearest emergency practice and stay with your pet throughout.

    You’ll always be kept informed, and we’ll follow the plan you’ve already agreed with us.

    Booking

    The easiest way is to fill in the booking form on this page. Once we receive it we’ll reply (usually within 48 hours) to confirm details and arrange your free meet & greet.

    You’re also very welcome to message us directly on WhatsApp first — a lot of people prefer a quick chat before filling anything in.

    We don’t use flat-rate packages. Every pet is different, so pricing is personalised according to the type of care needed, the length of visits or walks, and any specific requirements.

    We’ll always agree the price with you before anything is booked, so there are no surprises.

    For regular walks it’s best to get in touch as soon as you know you’ll need cover — especially around school holidays and Christmas. For one-off sitting or overnight stays, a couple of weeks’ notice is usually enough, but the earlier the better.

    If it’s last-minute, still message us. We’ll always be honest about what we can manage.

    Where we walk

    We’re based in Rackheath, just outside Norwich, and cover a wide area across Norfolk and most of Suffolk. Regular rounds include Norwich and the surrounding villages, as well as places such as Wymondham, Hethersett, Cringleford, Thorpe St Andrew, Sprowston, Wroxham, Salhouse, Aylsham, Dereham and many more.

    You can use the coverage checker higher up the page to see if your postcode falls inside our usual area.

    Yes — most of Suffolk is within reach, including Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Saxmundham and the surrounding towns and villages. Availability depends on the day and existing rounds, so it’s always worth checking.

    Use the coverage checker on this page — you can type a postcode or town, use the GPS button, or enter a what3words address if you’re somewhere rural. Alternatively just message us on WhatsApp with your postcode and we’ll confirm within a few hours.

    If you’re just outside the usual area we’ll tell you straight away, and if we can still help we will.

    Still got a question? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply within a few hours and we’re happy to answer anything.
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    Book Your Pet Care

    Complete our step-by-step pet profile form to receive a tailored quote and schedule a free meet & greet

    To ensure we deliver safe, personalised care that aligns with your pet's routine, please fill out the details below. Once submitted via WhatsApp or email, we will review your requirements, confirm availability, provide a customised quote, and schedule your free meet & greet. We're based at 22 Jenkinson Road, Rackheath, Norwich NR13 6TP.

    Step 1 of 7 — Your Contact Information

    Step 1: Your Contact Information

    Tell us where you are located and how to reach you.

    Rural or hard to find? A what3words address like ///filled.count.soap helps us pinpoint exactly where you and your dog are. Or tap the GPS icon to share your exact location.

    Step 2: About Your Dog

    Basic details including name, age, breed, and neuter status.

    Step 3: Health & Veterinary Care

    Details regarding allergies, medication, and vet contact information.

    Step 4: Behaviour & Exercise Requirements

    Walking preferences, triggers, and reactivity details.

    Step 5: Equipment & Walking Routine

    Harnesses, leads, walking schedules, and equipment storage.

    Step 6: Home, Diet & Daily Rules

    House access rules, feeding schedules, treats, and sleeping arrangements.

    Step 7: Final Routine Details & Booking Submission

    Additional instructions, notes, or specific requests before sending.

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    Thanks for stopping by. Whether you’re after a reliable local walker for your happy little rover, someone to keep the tails wagging while you’re out, a bit of mary-puppins practically-perfect care for the pup, or just a friendly pair of hands when you need us to borrow my doggy for the afternoon, we’re here. From quiet lanes to park adventures, from cats who like things just so to dogs who need that extra bit of understanding — we love pets, we love the dogs, and we’re always happy to be the pet pals (and occasional pet pixie) you can count on. Come and say hello when you’re ready; we’d love to meet you and your four-legged family, rover and all. Wagging tails to you all. welovepets.

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