Stephen

Services I offer:

Very exprienced 'retired' professional dog handler, specialist with 'challenging' or 'difficult' (large) dogs, extensive experience with behaviour management and socialization in public areas.

🐾I can take care of your pets in your home for a day or for any period you might need for whilst working, travelling or for any other reason

🐾 I can give baths, showers, simple groooming, specialized foods or specific feeding times and I can administer any oral, topical or injectable medicines

🐾 I will provide safe training walks in and around the local area such as parks or other safe public spaces, walks lasts from 15min up to 1h depending upon the dog size/age/physical ability and owners requirements

🐾 and of course lots of play with positive reinforcement for 'good' behaviour

What is included in each service:

🐾 Dog walk - walk with your dog(s) for the time required, making sure they will be able to do their necessities and lots of exercise. I can collect and drop in your house to walk in nearby areas, normally where the dog(s) are familiar with the local area

🐾 Home visit - check in on your pets, refill water and food, clean litter boxes, and physical play. 

🐾House sitting - stay overnight with your pet, this service includes refill water and food, play, provide human company, provide walks if required, give showers and administer medication if required.

All the services includes a daily report and a meeting beforehand to make sure both pet and owner are comfortable with me.

My background:

As a life long dog owner and pet lover, being a dog walker and sitter allows me to combine my enjoyment of being with dogs and my desire to help others. I understand the stress and worry that dog owners experience when they have to leave their furry friends behind, and I am dedicated to providing them with peace of mind and quality care. My goal is to make sure that the dogs under my care are happy, comfortable, and well taken care of, just as if they were my own. 

Given my literal "decades" of dog ownership, and my previous experience as a dog sitter which can be confirmed by the positive feedback I have recieved from previous dog owners. I am also a certified first-aid responder, which helps ensure the safety and well-being of all the dogs I care for. My services include dog sitting, dog walking, and basic health care such as the adminstration of medications.. I am also able to accommodate special requests and will provide updates to dog owners via whichever digital platform they prefer, during their time away. 

I am based in central Dublin, and have my own transport.