Michael

A Dog's Best Friend

Leixlip
2 times favorited
Lives with 1 dog
Lives with Podenco Ruby
16w ago
Last activity
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
10 EUR for each additional pet
20 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

About Michael

I'm Michael, in my mid 30s, and normally work as an engineer. I love hanging out with dogs and getting out for walks or runs with them, and for everyone's safety and peace of mind, I will not be bringing out my own dog or other dogs with your dog. I've had my own dog, Ruby for over 2 years now and she's my best pal, and I can't wait to hang out with your dog too. Looking after dogs is very rewarding, I love to be the one to take them for a walk when they've been sitting bored and on their own - their face lights up every time and they're always in a great mood when they get out and about. 

I'm based in Leixlip, County Kildare and willing to travel by car within a 15 minute radius (preferably not through tolls unless you're willing to pay for them on top). Feel free to ask if you're not sure if I'm willing to travel to where you are. When I pick up your dog, I'll make sure they have a seatbelt attached to their collar, and have somewhere soft for them to lay down, as well as towels to dry them off if they get caught in the rain etc, and I'll also have a few snacks for them (please let me know any dietary requirements.

I normally take my dog for a 45-60 minute walk, but happy to accommodate to your dog's needs. There are a few great paved walking tracks around where I live (along the Royal Canal, at the perimeter of my housing estate, at Castletown House in Celbridge) and also a great dog park where your dog can run free and socialise with other dogs. Please let me know any behavioral information about your dog that I need to be aware of as I do not want to put your dog in a situation they're uncomfortable with. 

I'm available every day of the week, with a few days booked up (see my availability) and can work around your schedule as required with some advanced notice.

I'm happy to walk any size and breed of dog provided they are reasonably well trained and behaved.

Let me know if you have anything you need to send along with your dog (their leads, harness, water bowls/bottles, medication, toilet bags, toys etc.)

I'm happy to send photo updates of your pup and take them for walks local to your area or further afield, but unfortunately, I cannot offer to take dog's into my own home.

Michael's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 EUR for each additional pet
20 EUR
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
15 EUR
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
55 EUR
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
30 EUR
/day

Michael also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Availability

Michael's Pets

Ruby
Podenco

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
< 5 years of experience
Aside from my own dog, I'm reasonably new to pet sitting / walking for other people, but for those that I have taken care of, I have made sure to give them plenty of love, chat to them and give them pets when out on our walks, and I keep owners up to date when I arrive, an update when we're out and again when I'm leaving them home. I also prefer to have a brief introduction with your dog to help them become familiar with me, ideally in your home so they know I'm a friendly face when I come collect them for their walk in future.

Experience with

Rescuing pets

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Michael

Michael

A Dog's Best Friend

Leixlip
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
10 EUR for each additional pet
20 EUR
/walk
All services and rates
Contact Michael

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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