Dog Sitters in Stirling

So glad I joined safe paws. I had such an anxious little pup who couldn't stand to be away from me, now he can't wait to get into the centre in the mornings. Really changed his life! So grateful to all the staff and everything they have done to help him. Can't recommend them enough!

This place is a wonderful example of how to run a dog day care centre. Well organised and run with the safety of the dogs paramount. Shirley is supported by a wonderful team who all made my training a very worthwhile experience. The course is well structured which provides plenty of safe, supervised practice with the dogs. A great experience and comes highly recommended to anyone who wishes to become a day care provider.

Attended the 3 day training course for opening. Highly professional and wealth of knowledge. Practical training was to a high standard. Lovely to see such well trained staff, happy dogs and a well run daycare centre. I would recommend training course to anyone starting up their own daycare and to any owners looking for Dog daycare in Stirling. Kèep up the awesome work Shirley and staff team

I attended the dog day care trainers course here and absolutely loved it! Shirley is so knowledgable and down to earth, no question goes unanswered. The centre is fantastic with well trained staff who make sure no dog is ever left out, any dog is lucky to be a part of Safepaws!

Excellent my dog comes home thoroughly exhausted. I can now take him for walks and he will integrate with other dogs. He says he loves going. How they get him to nap at lunchtime!! Is a 5 star in my eyes. Thoroughly recommend to anyone who has a dog staff so patient and love their job. Long may they keep going.

I’ve used safe paws since my dog has been 12 weeks old. He loves his day each week and is now 7 years old and still acts like he is 12 weeks of age every time he goes through the door. Fantastic service and wonderful staff

My gorgeous boy lenny loves his days with safe paws. He has made lots of doggy friends. Thank you safepaws for also teaching him recall! Highly recommend

What a fantastic training course Shirley delivers :) had the most amazing experience learning with the team, All the dogs and pups seem so happy here and get 10/10 care from the handlers

Henris favourite place. Can't ask for more. Great facilities friendly staff and look out for your dog.

Monty, my miniature schnauzer has been going here since he was 12 weeks old, his tail wags when we approach the entrance, he is a very happy doggo and the staff are amazing

Gail is a true cat whisperer! She made friends immediately with my house cat during her initial visit, and she sent photos of them playing every day, which was super reassuring. Arrived home to a very happy cat - fabulous option for cats who like their home comforts. Will definitely use the Kitty Sitter again next time we’re away!

Can’t recommend Kitty Sitter Gail enough. I booked at very short notice for a week over Easter and she proved to be very reliable and caring for our two very individual cats. One cat requires medicine twice a day so we needed her for 2 visits and that was not a problem for her. The other is very shy and she even managed to persuade him to say hello now and then. I loved the daily photos and updates on the cats. I normally dread coming home to some sort of carnage from the cats but there was nothing to have worried about. Will definitely be using Kitty Sitter again. Thank you Gail

Gail is a wonderful cat sitter and we are so glad to have found her. She can deftly handle both human and feline alike. She established a bond with our cat right away and was very good at explaining to us the business ins & outs. Although our kitty is on the friendly side, I have never seen him so relaxed after coming back from a trip. Throughout our time away Gail was brilliant about keeping in touch. When our trip was delayed one day due to bad weather she very generously offered to take care of cat longer. Having someone so kind and capable taking care of our pet is an incredible resource and we will remain customers for as long as we live in the area.

Gail is an experienced and professional cat sitter. She was communicative and made sure we were updated, and she even called in help when she was going to miss one evening's visit. I will definitely use her services again in the future!

Gail completely understands cats, their quirks and how they should be treated - and how they may treat her too! 😂 Gail has been absolutely amazing with our pair and watched our 2 cats for an extended period as we weren't around for a few weeks: I'm pretty sure they wonder where she is! Rates are very fair from the Kitty Sitter, I'd recommend Gail to anyone for cat sitting, she's very friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy. We've been delighted with this service and fully intend to keep engaging with The Kitty Sitter - as long as she'll have us!

Gail has been amazing in looking after our cat. You can tell that she is a cat lover and will do everything required to make your cat feel comfortable whilst you are away. It has been great to find someone who is reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely be using Gail’s services in the future!

Gail is absolutely wonderful with cats. I was very very nervous about leaving my three indoor cats, I'd never left them before and was thinking about any bad situation that could happen. Gail kept me up to date with everything was going on and sent me evening updates with pictures (because she knew I needed the reassurance.) One of my cats is very nervous and I knew that she might not necessarily eat. Gail worked through this until she gained my cats trust and by the end of the week they were friends. She also cleaned the litter trays, filled the water bowls, played with and gave the cats cuddles. Take it from someone who is neurotic to the extreme about her fur babies, Gail is the best person to leave with your cats and I will 100% ask her to care for them again.

We are very glad we found Gail! She is very friendly and professional and took good care of our cat while we were gone. She was sending us updates daily which helped put our mind at ease. We would definitely recommend her.

Gail is an absolute gem. She took fabulous care of our two girls and kept a watchful eye on the house whilst we were away for a week. Would definitely use again without hesitation. Words can’t do her justice!

Would highly recommend Gail's service. Really friendly and helpful, took great care of our cats and gave us regular updates which was reassuring during our trip away. Will definitely be using her from now on.

Excellent dog walking service. My dog Pickley loves his walks with Mairi, 3 times a week. Mairi really gets my Pickley’s personality and I’ve learned a few things from her too. Pickley always comes back excited after his walks and his social interaction with his doggy friends. Reliable, trustworthy and really cares about our dogs. I highly recommend this service.

Would recommend 5 star service. Needed transport to take dog for vet check up. Dropped off and waited will be using them for all future appointments etc. Hope they do well.

The dogs are looked after and loved like they were their own

Struggle to get my dog home sometimes as he loves it so much.

Very friendly and great with animals.x

Great for doggy

Brilliant, caring and attentive cat sitting provided for my kitten by Rose. No hesitation in recommending her. My kitten particularly enjoyed being brushed by Rose. 😻 …

First time leaving me two cats with a pet sitter well I must say it is the best thing for them and for me . Rose was wonderful she kept me updated daily with pictures and videos . I think they were disappointed to see me rather than Rose. Already booked Rose for my next break . Highly recommend her. Julie

Very impressed with Rose's service. Our first time using a cat sitter and would definitely recommend. Our cat can be very reserved around new people but took to Rose right away. The daily updates certainly left me feeling reassured we'd made the right decision.

Rose took great care of our furry ones and made sure they were happy while we were away. We received daily updates and photos of them playing which was reassuring. Cats were settled and happy when we returned. Will be booking with Home Loving Cats again - super service!

Would happily recommend Rose. She cared for our cat when we were away and reassuringly sent us photos and updates. Will not hesitate to call on Rose again.

Rose has been a fantastic support as I settle a new rescue in, being able to respond quickly and effectively when I reach out. She communicates clearly in advance of any visit, agreed expectations with you, and supports you to understand your needs and how she can best assist. When Rose visits she takes lots of pictures and videos with your pooch, and comes with her own toys to boot. Rose is a genuinely warm and caring cat sitter and I can’t recommend her and her professionalism enough, book her now, you won’t regret it!

Can’t recommend Rose highly enough, I’m so happy we found her. Every day while we were away, she sent pictures on WhatsApp and let us know how our cat was getting on. We all loved seeing them, I actually think he’s missing her more now than he missed us!! It was also really helpful that she put our bins out and tried to keep our plants going. For anyone whose cats hate catteries, Rose is the perfect solution, our cat was definitely happier in his home environment.

Rose is so reliable and fantastic at what she does. Really makes us feel at ease with the updates and is helpful in whatever you need (even taking out the bins for our collection day!!). She will take great care of your cat.

Very happy with the service provided by Rose. Rose came over before our holiday to meet our cat and learn about her routine etc. and did a fantastic job of taking care of her while we were away. Would recommend Rose and would definitely use this service in the future. Thanks again Rose!!

Rose is amazing, she looked after our two fur babies with utmost care. We enjoyed the daily updates and it gave us peace of mind that they were well cared for. Thanks Rose!🐈‍⬛🐾🐈 …

Amazing kennels. They took wonderful care of our dog when we were away recently. She was a very happy girl and them and even gave them a kiss when she left. Very good communication and lovely people. I'd recommend them to anyone.

My little spaniel spent a few hours with Amanda and her daughter whilst we attended a funeral. They are so friendly and obviously love dogs, so I would use this service again, when in Scotland. Compared to where we live, the daily rate is excellent value. Would recommend.

Looked after our pups for our wedding weekend and couldn’t have done enough to make them safe and comfortable. One of our dogs went into the kennel with an injury and the team at ardoch were able to look after her and administer pain relief throughout the weekend. It really put our mind at ease that our dogs were safe and sound throughout our wedding. Thank you so much Amanda!

We put our dog into kennels for the day whilst on holiday in Stirling. We wanted to see the castle, and dogs aren't allowed. He had a great day, and was well cared for. The owner was kind and gentle with him. Would use them again the next time we visit the area.

First time we have used the Kennels and would definitely recommend to others. Dogs seemed happy going in and coming out and that wasn't because they could see their owners! Amanda was friendly and you could see how deficated she is to her kennels. Thanks Amanda we will be back if we need a kennels when in your area again.

Our dog Winnie has been staying here since she was a pup and we feel so comfortable leaving her with Amanda. We live in Ayr and still make the journey up!

Excellent boarding kennels. We were worried to leave Molly with strangers as she is normally really aloof with anyone she doesnt know but she took 2 Amanda straight away and settled in well. She came home looking healthy and happy. Will be using here from now on.

Needed a kennels to look after my dog for the day whilst we visited the safari park. Amanda was extremely helpful & accommodating to our needs. Kennels appeared clean & well organised. Would recommend

Superb boarding kennels. Meticulously clean and exellently managed. Dogs well looked after by experienced owner and staff. Large exercise area. Surroundings beautiful in rural/farm setting near to red kite sanctuary.

Once again Bruno has had a fantastic time at the kennels. Thankyou for taking such good care of him. Don't know what we would do without you.

The company as a whole have helped us immensely since we got our puppy, Milo, in April. Initially a home visit from Scott to help start us on our training journey, his gentle nature was what made me then book onto puppy school. We then settled Milo in for puppy day care which has been such a help on days where I need peace of mind that Milo is cared for when my day is full on. Milo adores puppy care, he drags me from the car to the entrance! Recently I have attended Scott's group walks as well which has been such a help. The group isn't just about walking, it provides me with social interaction with other dog owners, as well as personalised training tips for my own puppy. Scott spent a lot of time with Milo which has greatly improved certain things I was struggling with. His approach with dog training is incredible, always about finding the positives and helping the dog to achieve rather than setting them up to fail. Cannot recommend Stirling Dog Behavioural Centre enough.

We’ve been taking our four legged companion to SDBC for a while now. The weekend classes are a god send for new and existing pet owners. Having never had a dog before we felt very welcome and comfortable with such an open, understanding and incredibly knowledgeable team. We also make use of the day care centre which our pup loves going to! The dogs are well looked after and paired up based on a number of factors. So we are always safe in the knowledge that pup is having the best time with his other doggo pals! Keep an eye on Facebook for their cameo appearance! The shop has an array of delicious deli treats for our boy. Everything is great quality and well priced! Beats all the high street chains by a long shot in my opinion! Finally, Scott’s walking groups are a great way to work with a skilled trainer on how to get the best from your dog whilst walking in loads of different situations. Scott is incredibly patient, even with our overly excited spaniel! It’s a great way to get practical hands on experience while enjoying a nice walk with great company (the humans are ok too 😜) Can’t stress enough how much we appreciate everything the team do and would encourage anyone to come along and meet them! 🐶

Highly recommend Scott and SDBC. Went along to Scott’s teenage tear away class and came away wishing we’d used SDBC puppy classes. Attended individual recall session with Scott, great improvement with this and lots more confident letting our dog off lead. More recently had a consultation at home with Scott then a walk around our local park. Scott listens to everything and understood the difficulties we were experiencing with barking at and passing other dogs. He offered great advice and showed handling skills putting me at ease and helping rebuild my confidence and my dog’s. Definitely been an improvement all round while out on walks. These are enjoyable again with very few occasions of barking however thanks to Scott I’m now more comfortable handling these situations. 😊🐶😊

I've been taking Custard on adventure walks and walking with other dogs with Scott. The group sessions have been amazing for Custard! Not just for his socialisation, but for his little tics which I've not seen, that Scott has pointed out; something that isn't easy to notice by yourself. Custard can now walk with other dogs, no matter the breed without pulling constantly. I highly recommend anyone who needs help with walking with others or even trying new areas is extremely worth while. A couple of pictures and an after one, once the boy got back home from the great social! Thanks Scott, all I ask is more walks with lots of water please 😂.

I’ve been going to training and playgroup with my Puppy since November and SDBC is now part of our life and have made some lovely new friends. Everyone at the centre is amazing and have really helped my wee Teddy. We recently went on the puppy walks and I would highly recommend it. It really does help you put what you learn in class into practice and has really benefited us. Scott is great and takes time to help with any issues your pup has. During the 5 walks we saw such an improvement with all our fur babies.

Our experience with Stirling Dog Behavioral Centre has been first class. We were having problems with our 2 dogs (ages 4 and 6) barking and lunging at other dogs and we didn’t know how to stop it. Also, our younger dog had bitten the vet nurse at a vaccination appointment, and we had stopped going to the vet. We were going to go on holiday to Cornwall with the dogs and we knew we wouldn’t be able to control the dogs in a busy place. We had not really trained them properly, which was remiss of us but it’s never too late to start! Scott came to visit us at home first and assessed our situation. We live in the country and our dogs were not meeting other dogs routinely and particularly the younger one who was a lockdown puppy hadn’t met other dogs all through her first year. We started playing training games with the dogs and encouraging them to engage more with us and rewarding the behavior we wanted. So, at a basic level if the dog turns to you, you say yes and give a treat. Then a few weeks later we joined the classes. It was amazing our dogs could cope with being in a big group of dogs as they are all busy doing exercises and games, they didn’t bark etc. Our younger dog is still lunging but we know what to do now and hopefully this behavior will become less. We are being trained to train our dogs! The training has also helped us take the dogs to the vet. Our last vaccinations went like a dream as we distracted them with sausages! Their heads were in the sausage container they didn’t even know the vaccination was going in. So we are heading to Cornwall next week and we are looking forward to walks on the beach with well behaved dogs!

Nothing short of FANTASTIC! We have taken our pup to both the puppy classes, adventure walks and puppy play group. The puppy classes are well structured and a great source of knowledge for any level of dog owner. However, as first time dog owners they really helped reassure us more than anything that we were doing the right thing! The team are patient and always happy to offer any advice needed. Great value for money and the location is perfect for parking etc. Great for any aged dog and great for socialising. The adventure walks are a great way to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with your puppy and other owners. Scott usually takes the sessions and is extremely knowledgeable and makes sure everyone is included. Never misses a training puppertunity! Puppy Play group is a great way of socialising your puppy with other dogs! There are a great mix of dogs and our pup loves going. We’ve noticed a marked improvement in his confidence since he started going. The biggest thing for me is that they care! They care about the dogs and they care about giving the owners the tools to success. Can’t recommend visiting the centre enough! Wouldn’t be without it! 🐶

Would highly recommend Scott and the team at SDBC. I had a consultation with Scott and then attended group classes with my 2 year old rescue. I have also been on one of the adventure walks with Scott. All the staff are very knowledgeable and show great care towards every single dog they meet. Me and my pup now have a lot more confidence with the training methods we have learned

A wonderful place where dogs come first but their humans are nurtured too Ann and her team genuinely love their charges and it’s not just a business or a job to them. I had a huge amount of support for my Border Collie to the extent of SDBC helping me find the most fantastic home for her. I have a new puppy now and we are both looking forward to working with the team again. They also sell a wide range of natural chews and treats and will advise owners on the most appropriate choice. The dogs really love going there and that’s a better endorsement than this human can give. So it’s 5 stars from me too.

Our lunatic black Labrador puppy entered our lives in February 2020 just before lockdown. The timing was terrible and socialisation a real problem. A recommendation led us to the amazing team at the Stirling Dog Behavioural Centre and we’ve never looked back. Luffy loves it. He started with puppy playgroup and now goes once a week as a day care dog (for his own benefit, not because he needs to) and for obedience classes. He loves it; we’ve both benefited enormously and have come so far. So far, in fact, he now has a baby sister. I simply can’t recommend this place highly enough.

Best dog minder ever