Ben

Attentive and caring pack leader.

Bellambi
4 times favorited
2 recurring guests
Lives with 1 dog
Lives with Lab mix Rupert
Usually responds within one day
15w ago
Last activity
<14h
Response time
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
55 AUD
/night
All services and rates

Unavailable

Ben is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Ben

Hi,

I have recently moved to Australia from New Zealand with my wife and doggo to seek out new horizons away from the office grind. I have a deep love and respect for dogs and have always wanted to work with them; and while I figure out the next career move now seems like my best opportunity I am going to get to work with dogs.

I bring 30 years of experience with dogs and 20 years of direct ownership including a few SPCA rescues with trauma and the associated personality challenges that needed close monitoring and corrective training. While I don't have any formal qualifications applicable to canine husbandry I am fluent in the 'language of dog' and can quickly read the personality and behaviour of individual dogs, allowing me to quickly build a cohesive and balanced pack which is essential for your dog to relax and be themselves. A dog is most happy when adventuring with its pack.

I also have a highly skilled assistant, Rupert. He is my 3yr old lab mix who has an uncanny ability to make friends with all dogs. He brings a positive energy to the pack, reminding everyone (by example) that fun is the priority of the pack.

Transport for your dog will be via dog crate, securely fastened to my ute.

Please let me know in advance if your dog isn't vaccinated or has special needs.

If I sound like the type of carer you need I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Ben

Ben's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
15 AUD for each additional pet
35 AUD
/day
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
25 AUD for each additional pet
55 AUD
/night

At your home

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

Ben also offers

Dog training
Pick up / drop off

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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Doggy Day Care
Jan, 2024-03-19

My plans were cancelled unfortunately . I contacted Ben to let him know , I also

know I have lost my payment .

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Dog Boarding
Caitlin, 2024-03-04

We highly recommend Ben! We had never used Pawshake before and were a bit worried as people tend to be unsure about Staffy's, however Ben was so kind and understanding. It didn’t take long before his beautiful dog Rupert and our boy were off playing happily together. It was a relief to know that our dog was in such good hands while we were away (I didn’t think he would want to come home). We will definitely be booking with Ben again!

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Availability

Ben's Pets

Rupert
Lab mix

About Ben's Home

Accepted pets

Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
1-20 years

Ben's home

A large outdoor area
Has no kids
A fully fenced backyard

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban, Beach & City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
< 1 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

Experience with

Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Ben

Ben

Attentive and caring pack leader.

Bellambi
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
55 AUD
/night
All services and rates

Unavailable

Ben is currently not available to accept new requests.

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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