Colin

Experienced pet sitter and Animal Welfare student

Blackrock
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2 recurring guests
Last contacted 3 days ago
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Last activity
Dog Boarding
Dog boarding
24h stay, at sitter's home
20 EUR for each additional pet
35 EUR
/night
All services and rates

About Colin

Hi, my name is Colin. I absolutely love all animals. I've had animals my whole life of all shapes and sizes, and I've minded a lot of dogs, so I would consider myself very experienced. I am in the process of completing an Animal Welfare course in DFEi with the intentions of becoming an Animal Care Assistant in a Veterinary practice.

I would consider myself a very friendly, reliable and honest person. I've worked voluntarily in the DSPCA for a year which I was Garda Vetted for. I also have plenty of experience minding pets, specially dogs (but also cats and hand-raised birds). I also have a full Irish driving license.

I am in college but only part time so the dogs in our care will NEVER be left alone in the house on their own for too long.

Please consider us if you need your pet minded. Myself and my wife Sandra both love all animals. We live in Blackrock in our own spacious house with a big back garden and a park close by where we bring the dogs for their walks. We are comfortably able to mind up to 3 dogs at the same time.

Here are just some of the things that we are able to do while minding your dog:

  • We are happy to send you pictures and videos during their stay with us.
  • Bring them for up to 2 walks a day and each walk will be between 20-30 minutes each.
  • If your dog has any special diet requirements, that would be no problem for us to accommodate 
  • Please ensure you provide enough food, medication, lead/harrness, beddng, favorite toys and any other requirements to help your dog feel at home.
  • Our house is very dog friendly and they will be given the freedom to walk around the house, access to the back garden whenever they want, jump up to the couches and be themselves.
  • Plenty of playtime, love and attention from two people that love dogs.
  • Here are some of the things to consider before contacting us to mind your dog:

    • All dogs must be neutered, have their vaccinations and all their worming and parasite treatments up to date.
    • All dogs must be fully house and toilet trained.
    • We no longer can mind puppys / younger dogs, unfortunately we cannot accommodate their needs and attention they need. Especially if there are other dogs we are minding at the same time.
    • We only take friendly dogs, for many reasons but especially since we may have up to 3 dogs at one time. If this isn't communicated with us correctly prior to booking, the dog may need to be brought back to their emergency contact immediatetely.
    • We cannot accommodate any dogs that excessively bark during the day/night or have any sort of separating anxitey.
    • We can no longer accommodate Larger dogs.
    • Don't forget to check out of photo gallery and see all the lovely photos we have of the dogs we have minded. Thank you for taking the time to read our profile, I hope you liked what you seen and would consider us to mind your doggie. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

      Colin Byrne 

      Colin's services

      At the sitter's home

      Dog Boarding
      Dog Boarding
      Overnight stay at the sitter's home
      20 EUR for each additional pet
      35 EUR
      /night

      Colin also offers

      Dog training

      Cancellation policy: Flexible

      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.

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

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      Eduardo, 2024-04-23

      Colin was amazing, he took such a great care of my dog.

      Highly recommend him.

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      Dog Boarding
      Ayako, 2024-04-22

      Our Coco stayed for 5 night with Colin! He is so knowledgeable about dogs and so friendly and kind. Coco had a wonderful time with them.

      It was very cute moment when we pick up her, she was watching outside through the window with Colin’s beautiful dogs. I am sure we will ask him again! Thanks Colin!

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      About Colin's Home

      Accepted pets

      Puppies
      < 1 year
      Dog sizes
      0-80 kg
      Dog ages
      0-20 years
      Small animals
      rodents, rabbits, ...

      Colin's home

      A large outdoor area
      Has no kids
      A fully fenced backyard
      Emergency transport

      Skills

      Specific Skills

      I speak English & Portuguese
      +5 years of experience
      Familiar with dog training techniques

      Experience with

      Animal welfare as a volunteer
      Rescuing pets

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      Colin

      Colin

      Experienced pet sitter and Animal Welfare student

      Blackrock
      Dog Boarding
      Dog boarding
      24h stay, at sitter's home
      20 EUR for each additional pet
      35 EUR
      /night
      All services and rates
      Contact Colin

      Cancellation policy: Flexible

      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.

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

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