Douglas · Onchan · Isle of Man
Dog walking, home visits and house sitting from someone who has shared his life with dogs for as long as he can remember. Tail wags guaranteed.
No forms, no waiting. A quick message is all it takes.
Meet Darren
Dogs have been part of my life for as long as I can remember — not as a passing interest, but as family. I’ve grown up around them, lived alongside them, and learned what different dogs need at every stage of their lives: the bouncing young ones, the steady older ones, the nervous ones who take a while to trust you.
When you book Waffles, you’re not handing your dog to a faceless service. You’re trusting one person — me — with your lead, your routine and very often your front door key. I don’t take any of that lightly. I’d rather walk fewer dogs properly than rush around squeezing too many in.
What you get is simple: someone dependable who shows up when they say they will, follows the routine you’ve set, keeps you updated, and treats your home with the same respect as your dog. That’s the whole job, and I take it seriously.
— Darren
What I offer
From a quick lunchtime visit to looking after the whole house while you’re away — every service starts with a free meet & greet so we both know it’s the right fit.
Sociable, well-matched walks for dogs who love company and a good run-around with friends.
One-to-one walks for dogs who prefer their own pace — ideal for puppies, seniors or the easily distracted.
Drop-ins to feed, let out, refresh water and spend real time with your pet while you’re out.
Company and care during the day so your animals are never left alone for too long.
Complete cover while you’re away, keeping every routine exactly as your pets know it.
I stay over so your pets have a familiar presence through the evening and night.
Your home looked after and lived-in while you travel — pets cared for, property secure.
Home Pet Care & House Sitting
Kennels and catteries aren’t for every animal — and they’re rarely the calmest option. With Waffles, your pets stay in the one place they feel safe: their own home, surrounded by their own things, with their normal routine kept intact.
I look after both your animals and your property as if they were my own, so you can switch off and actually enjoy being away.
A trusted alternative to kennels — where nothing about your pet’s day has to change.
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The dogs behind it all
This isn’t a business that started with a logo. It started with the dogs who’ve shared Darren’s home and shaped how he cares for yours.
Waffles
Waffles is where the name — and the whole idea — comes from. Part of the family in every sense, he’s the dog who turned years of caring for animals into something worth offering to other owners.
Spend five minutes with him and you understand the standard: this is exactly how I’d want someone to treat my own dog.
Dexter
Small in size, big in character — Dexter is a reminder that dogs have always been woven into Darren’s daily routine, not an afterthought. Little dogs have their own needs, and years alongside them means they’re second nature.
Alfie
Alfie is part of a long line of dogs — different breeds, different personalities, different ages — that have been a huge part of Darren’s life. That range is exactly why your dog, whoever they are, is in experienced hands.
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Where I cover
Not sure if you’re in range? Send a quick message with your area and I’ll let you know straight away.
The only question that matters
Start with a free, no-obligation meet & greet. Send a message on WhatsApp and we’ll find a time that suits you.