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Who we are

Enough about Bernie; let's have a look at the people. Introducing Catherine & Sydney, the one's who will be looking after your pet. Both are fully insured, DBS checked and have years of experience looking after dogs, cats, rabbits, budgies and everything in-between.

Catherine

Over 2 years working with dogs and cats. Her favourite game is to use the grass as "nature's snuffle mat", encouraging dogs to use their noses for good. Is always on the hunt for a new four-legged cuddle buddy. Has a brain filled with information about dog nutrition

Sydney

Over 4 years of experience working with dogs. Puts training at the forefront of walks & gives dogs a job. Bernie's job is to close the kitchen cupboards behind her while she's putting the washing up away. Author of 'The Best Pet Trackers' for The Telegraph

Cat

Over 2 years working with dogs and cats. Her favourite game is to use the grass as "nature's snuffle mat", encouraging dogs to use their noses for good. Is always on the hunt for a new four-legged cuddle buddy. Has a brain filled with information about dog nutrition

Sydney

Over 4 years of experience working with dogs. Puts training at the forefront of walks & gives dogs a job. Bernie's job is to close the kitchen cupboards behind her while she's putting the washing up away. Author of 'The Best Pet Trackers' for The Telegraph

Our values

We treat every pet we work with like they're our own.

If we'd give Bernie a cuddle, we'll give yours a cuddle.

If your dog treads on a thorn, we'll do our best to remove it.

If your dog is nervous, we'll provide gentle encouragement and the confidence to bring them out of their shell.

For puppies, we'll help teach them how to switch off and other important skills in a dog's development. 



Dog walking in your local area

We do dog walking in Wickford, South Woodham Ferrers, Billericay, and Basildon, as well as the little towns and villages in-between.


If you need someone to come in and let your dog out while you're at work, we'll do that, too. We feed cats in Wickford, Basildon, South Hanningfield, Stock and the towns listed above.


Getting married at a dog-friendly venue? We'll take your dog along so they can be share your big day with you. Our wedding chaperone package is for those who live in Wickford, Basildon, Billericay, Stock, The Hanningfields, South Woodham Ferrers and surrounding areas.


Let us know where your wedding is being held when you get in touch. If you don't live in a service area but are getting married in Essex, drop us a message and we might be able to help.

Cat feeding and sitting service

Bernie's Besties offers a cat feeding and drop-in service in Wickford, Billericay, Basildon, North Fambridge, South Woodham Ferrers, Stock, and surrounding areas.


Tell us how many visits you want per day, your cat's dietary requirements, clear out litter trays, water your plants (and your cat), and have playtime.


We offer a free meet and greet before any service begins to get to know you, your pet, your rules and for you to get to know us.


For anyone in Wickford, Billericay, Basildon, Laindon, Stock, South Woodham Ferrers who owns a pet, Bernie's Besties can help you anytime you need a professional dog walker or pet sitter. Just drop us a message.