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We are all aware that our pets bring love into our homes and families, melting our hearts. They are not just pets; they are considered part of the family! At Pet Au Pair, we provide a caring and reliable service with over 20 years of experience. I am Holly Thorman, the founder of Pet Au Pair in 2000. Since then, we have experienced steady growth and now employ a full-time staff member who is trained in canine first aid and fully insured to assist with all the needs your pet may have while in our care.

Pet Au Pair provides a unique and convenient solution for pet owners, offering two essential services: dog walking and dog training. Our specialised Pet Au Pair vans are specially designed to transport dogs comfortably and safely from your home. Equipped with shower facilities, we ensure that your furry friends return clean after their outdoor adventures. With extensive experience in handling young, under-socialised, and mildly misbehaving dogs, we are dedicated to helping pets learn essential skills and behaviors for a happier, healthier life.

Owner Reviews

Holly and her team helped us not only in looking after our Deerhound while we were at work but also in giving us greater understanding of our dog and why he acted in certain ways. With Hollys hep a cheeky wayward giant with a chewing obsession became a much loved extremely loving, reasonable well behaved and adored family pet.He’s great with kids and people, he loves to see the walkers when they turn up and I think he prefers them to us sometimes

Our boy has the potential to be very temperamental. For a period, his behaviour towards Holly and her team when they came to pick him up was very challenging. Rather than 'expel' him the team focused on our boy's best qualities whilst working with us to find a solution. This has meant that the team are safe and he is still able to continue to 'go to school' with his friends.

I have used Holly and her team for nearly 6 years, and I cannot thank them enough. My dog can be quite challenging and I've had nothing but support from them and Hector absolutely ADORES his Aunties. They're trustworthy and reliable, and I wouldn't ever use anyone else.

We have been using this service for our dog Lola for a year now. As a busy household this has enabled us to balance our working lives with the joys of having Lola in our lives. There has never been an occasion where Lola has not been collected and cared for, even in adverse weather. During the pandemic the service has been flexible to meet our needs as a family.

We have used Pet-au-Pair for 9 years. Hestia and Dexter absolutely love their aunties. Holly is always very accommodating even when plans change at short notice. Their service is exceptional and we wouldn’t consider using anyone else.

Holly and the incredible team of aunties are just wonderful. Our 2 year old lab has been going out for walks regularly for nearly 18 months. The work they have done training on top of walking has been brilliant. Our boy is fast asleep within seconds of getting home which is the sign of a super fun day.

We’ve been using pet au pair for 7 years- our dog adores the girls and has a special excited wolf howl that she’s let’s out when they arrive to pick her up! No one else gets that howl! In fact we’re a bit jealous! I wouldn’t use any other dog walking service - and highly recommend this one if you’re thinking about it!

Holly, Lucy and team are just great. Our golden doodle Archie has been using pet au pair for 4 months having been recommended from another long term customer we met on holiday - they explained how great they’d been in developing their dog to be more sociable and friendly with other dogs and people.

Holly and the Aunties have persevered with Dexter when many other companies would have given up on him. We would not trust anyone else with him (or him with anyone else) they get to know the dogs and accept their personalities looking for solutions rather than reasons to give up.

Just love pet au pair! Our retriever always watches at the window for her aunties. Always has a fab time when she is out, and I trust pet au pair entirely to look after . They have looked after Luna since she was a pup and I wouldn't dream of letting anyone else look after her. 5 stars!

Become part of the family

At Pet Au Pair, our commitment is to provide exceptional care for both owners and their beloved pets. We approach each interaction with a dedication to treating every individual as a valued member of our extended family.

Your trust in us is met with personalised attention and genuine care, ensuring that your pet receives the love and support they deserve while you are away.

Based in Washington, Birtley, Chester Le Street and Surrounding areas, we are eager to discuss how our services can benefit your canine companion. We provide morning, mid-morning, and early afternoon slots to accommodate your schedule. Let’s connect and explore how we can ensure the best for your beloved dog.

Areas we Cover

Pet Au Pair is your go-to solution for dog walking in the Washington, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, and surrounding areas.

Our reliable services ensure that your furry friends are well taken care of while you’re away.

Check out our map to see all the areas we cover and trust us to provide top-notch care for your beloved pets.

If your area is not within our current offering, please do not hesitate to contact us. We value your input and are always looking for ways to expand our dog walking services based on customer demand. Your feedback is crucial in helping us enhance our service to you.