I've known Barry & Claire for around 5 years through our contemporary singing group . I had the opportunity to take a last minute break but had no sitters for my most treasured possessions, my 2 doggies. Barry & Claire volunteered to sit for me. That was almost 4 years ago & I have never looked back. They are my first choice whenever I travel, (I ask them before family). They are respectful in our home, absolutely love animals of all kinds as they also cared for my hens and quails, who are also spoilt. When I get home it looks like no one has lived in the house. They go beyond the call of duty and leave everything in pristine condition, even washing, ironing and remaking the beds, (which is not required). Barry is great with maintenance should anything breakdown but most importantly, they genuinely love our woofers and pander to their idiosyncrasies. I highly recommend them professionally and personally. If I could give them 10 starts I would instead of 5.