Testimonials / Letters of Reference

1. Mark Tincombe has walked my dog Milo the entire time Mark was here in England. Mark has also walked many of my friend's dogs. Mark had the keys to my house, and in fact had keys to at least 3 other houses on my street alone. He is reliable and honest. And a very pleasant person to deal with. He is always smiling. I never had any worries with Mark-either trusting him with my house keys or with my dog.

The dogs clearly like him. In turn he is careful with them and they get a wonderful outing. Milo comes back obviously happy and tired. 

I would recommend Mark without hesitation.

Yours sincerely,

Melissa Taylor

2. I have used Mark Tincombe's excellent dog walking and animal care business since he started up in SW London in Oct 2007.

He took great care to get to know and understand and gain the respect of my very tricky terrier - not the easiest customer, but a dog who needed plenty of strenuous exercise. Toby had a regular weekly morning slot and Mark always tried to fit him in on the other days whenever I asked.

Mark had my house keys and always turned up when he said he would. He would take Toby for a good long walk and he always came home happy and tired, and I was a guilt free owner knowing he was well looked after.

I wish Mark the very best of luck, he deserves it.

Dorothy Strickland

3. I have a 5 year old Labrador who has been a regular client of Mark's dog walking/animal care service for the last two years.

Mark is simply fantastic.

What I particularly like is that my dog is walking for the whole walk and she is exhausted afterwards. As she is a regular with Mark she waits for him on the sofa, looking out of the window and then I am embarrassed to say rushes for the front door desperate to see him and go for her walk. Also, unbeknown to him, I have many friends in the local area who have seen him out at the park walking dogs, including my own and they have all commented on how much fun the dogs are having and how dedicated he is. So, my dog is happy and I am happy - what more could you want?

I have trusted him with a key to my house and he has managed the alarm and keys without any problem. Plus he is punctual. 
In summary, I cannot recommend him highly enough and I will miss him, but, I wish him all the very best in the future.

Yours faithfully,

Josephine White

4. Mark Tincombe has walked my dog Sky for 18 months and I am completely satisfied with his dog walking service. She is a lively Border Collie who can be extremely demanding. Since her daily walks with Mark, I have noticed a significant improvement in her behavior. Mark has been consistently reliable in picking her up and dropping her off, with all of his entails (handling keys/locking up, etc). he clearly knows a lot about dogs, appreciates the different needs of different breeds, and relates to them individually. I particularly like the fact that, unlike some dog walkers I have used in the past, he gives the dogs plenty of exercise, off lead, and they do not spend time in the car while other dogs are collected. He has also been willing to be flexible about changing times, doing extra days, etc. Sky and I will both miss his services - I should add that not only has he given me plenty of notice, but has gone to the trouble of finding me a good alternative dog walker. I can thoroughly recommend him.

Margaret Turner

5. It is with great pleasure and great sadness that I write this recommendation for Mark Tincombe. I am so pleased with the service Mark provided while looking after our dog Millie, that this will be all too easy to write but the fact that I have to write it means Mark is no longer a apart of Millie's life. For two years, Mark provided and outstanding level of service and I am sure he all too frequently surpassed me as Millie's favorite human. From daily walks to overnight and weekend stays, Mark never failed to accommodate our frequently changing demands for the care of Millie. He brought with him an all too obvious enthusiasm which he clearly channeled into his relationship with Millie and which was very evidently reciprocated.

The excited expectation with which Millie greats early morning visitors has definitely faded. 

Also, I don't recall a day where Mark failed to appear as promised regardless of the lovely London weather and he always communicated well in advance when he was to be on holiday.

Based on the relationship he built with Millie, I cannot thank and recommend enough and I wish him all the best in the future now that he has moved on from London.

Regards,

Steven Ammon

6. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mark Tincombe. I have known him for seven months. 

I have a one year old Labrador who has been the sole responsibility of Mark both for regular walks and while we have been abroad on holiday. He has always displayed integrity and dependability when looking after him and we have always felt very confident leaving our dog with him.

He has always proved to be completely reliable and we and our dog are very sorry to see him go.

Your sincerely,

Joanna Lyne

7. Mark has been caring for Tilly for the past two years. He has been walking Tilly sometimes five days a week and on numerous occasions has been looking after Tilly at his home. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough.
When Tilly is with Mark I know that she will be totally safe and having a fantastic time. Mark is extremely professional and very well organized. He is very good at communicating and replies to texts and e-mails immediately. If I had to change my plans at the last minute mark has always been so accommodating and flexible, always doing his utmost to help us out.
However, what I can not stress enough is his amazing way with dogs. He clearly loves dogs and in return they adore him. Tilly can't wait for her walks with him and always returns tired and very happy. Mark always has the dogs under complete control and they have total respect for him. I know that Tilly will miss mark enormously when he returns to Vancouver. He has without doubt enriched her life and provided her with a brilliant dog socialization program. 
We wish Mark the very best of luck when he returns to Vancouver. If you are lucky enough to come across mark's services for your dog, then I can not urge you enough to use them. You and your dog will not be disappointed. Your dog will be loved and cared for in just the same way that you would do it yourself. Your gain is our loss.

With kind regards,

Louise Maidment

8. We have known Mark for almost ten years and have found him to be a most reliable, kind and honorable person. 

Mark has a passion for dogs and their well-being and is devoted to taking the greatest care of them. He is strong and physically fit, with a personal demeanor, and is very capable in handling dogs of all shapes and sizes.

He has always been very dependable, courteous and prompt.

Over the years, Mark has become our valued and trusted friend, and we are most pleased to recommend his character and services.

Regards,

Linda and Gerry Humphries
West vancouver, Canada