About Us
As an animal lover, like you, I believe that your much loved pet deserves the best possible care, every day.
 
My name is Mary Broadbent and I decided to set up Leaps and Bounds after many years practical experience gained from experts in the field of animal training, socialisation and behaviour worldwide, using kindness, patience and reward and having an understanding of animal perception. I know how difficult it is to leave your pet, for whatever reason. But you can be assured that your pet will be able to enjoy their day – every day.
As a child I grew up in a household full of pets, we kept a variety of different animals including including cats, kittens, rabbits, budgerigars, goldfish and gerbils. At College, I studied animal husbandry and spent my holidays doing the rounds with the local vets. My experience includes 15 years with Racehorses and two years at a veterinary practice. Having studied dog behaviour and consulted animal behaviourists and veterinary surgeons over many years, I have gained valuable knowledge and understanding of people’s pets. I have also experience of dog training in Agility, Flyball, Gun Dog Training and Obedience as well as Puppy socialisation and training. I hold the National Certificate in the Management of Horses a Canine Psychology qualification and am an associate member of the Animal Care College.
My husband and I live in the heart of the Oxfordshire Countryside with our two children, our black labrador and two rabbits. We have plenty of local walks, so your dog can enjoy a change of scenery, and we find that visiting dogs settle in well here. They tend not to fret and have a great time playing and going out on local walks.
As a member of The National Association of Registered Petsitters, you can be assured that I have been thoroughly checked by the association and visited to make sure I am suitable. Local vets and animal behaviourists are recommend me, having known my dogs and I for many years. Over the years I have owned a variety of different animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits and horses.
We operate under fully comprehensive insurance
“Mary is very kind and loving towards animals”
Dr Y. K. Chye, Singapore
“I found Mary to be a very competent horsewoman. Mary handles all tasks – with expertise”
Patric Duff, No.1 Licensed Trainer, Queeensland, Australia
“Mary shows an above average level of competence in all aspects of her work” and “is very professional and dedicated”
Luca Cumani Racehorse Trainer, Newmarket.
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