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Kevin

Texan Dog Dad | Small Breeds & Golden Retrievers

Kingsford

Pawshake sitter since July 2026

<1 year of experience

Active in the Pawshake Community

About Kevin

G’day! I’m an American expat originally from Houston, Texas, now proudly calling Australia home. Growing up as the oldest of eight siblings, I learned everything there is to know about patience, responsibility, and managing a busy household, skills that make me a calm and highly organized pet sitter!

Dogs have always been a massive part of my life. Back home, my family raised four incredible dogs: a Dachshund (or a "sausage dog," as I’ve quickly learned to call them here! 😂), a Beagle, a Toy Poodle, and a Golden Retriever whom I absolutely loved taking on long adventures to the dog park. Right now, I am the ultimate "dog dad" to three beautiful baby girls! I spent a year living with my housemate’s two Toy Poodles, and our newest housemate just moved in with another Toy Poodle. My house is practically a Poodle paradise, so I am incredibly experienced with small, indoor breeds, their grooming needs, and their unique personalities.

I have a big, secure backyard for playtime, but when it's time to wind down, your dogs will sleep inside with me on my bed if that’s okay with you! I want them to feel completely at home. I also drive a reliable SUV/crossover, making transport entirely safe and stress-free. While I definitely specialize in and prefer smaller dogs, I will always absolutely adore Golden Retrievers. If you have a Golden, I would be thrilled to pamper them, play fetch, and give them all the love they deserve!

Daily Routine & Alone Time
My day rotates completely around the dogs. A typical day includes a morning backyard play session or a neighborhood walk, structured feeding times, and plenty of couch cuddles. From Monday to Thursday and all through the weekend, I work flexibly from home, meaning dogs are never left alone for more than 2 to 3 hours at a time. I only go into the office one day a week on Friday from 07:30 to 14:00. On Fridays, my trusted housemates are home to help out, or dogs will have a safe, quiet rest until I return early in the afternoon.

Temperament & Training
Living with multiple toy breeds has taught me how to read dog body language and manage different temperaments, whether a dog is energetic, shy, or prone to separation anxiety. I use a strictly positive-reinforcement approach to training, rewarding good behavior with treats, praise, and play.

Safety & Emergencies
Your pet's safety is my number one priority. In the unlikely event of an emergency, I can instantly transport your dog in my reliable SUV to the nearest 24/7 emergency vet hospital for immediate care. I will always stay in constant contact with you and the platform support team throughout the entire process to keep you fully updated.

I am highly reliable, communicative, and ready to treat your fur babies like royalty. Check out my full services and competitive rates below, and let's book a free Meet-and-Greet to ensure we are a perfect match!

💰 My Services & Rates (Up to 10km Radius)

🏡 Dog Boarding (My House / Overnight): $50 per night (+$25 for an additional dog)
🐶 Doggy Daycare (My House / Daytime): $50 per day (+$25 for an additional dog)
🛌 House Sitting (Your House / Overnight): $60 per night + $20 flat travel fee (+$25 for an additional dog)
🚗 Pick-up & Drop-off Service: $35 return total ($17.50 each way)
📮 Single Home Visit (1x per day): $45 total ($30 base + $15 travel)
🔄 Double Home Visit (2x per day): $80 total ($60 base + $20 discounted travel)
🦮 30-Minute Neighborhood Walk: $45 total ($30 base + $15 travel) (+$15 for an additional dog)

Kevin offers ...

At Kevin's home

Dog Boarding

Overnight stay at the sitter's homefrom $50 /night, $25 /additional pet

Kevin can only travel 10 km from Kingsford.

Doggy Day Care

Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's homefrom $50 /day, $25 /additional pet

Kevin can only travel 10 km from Kingsford.

At your home

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $60 /night

Kevin can only travel 10 km from Kingsford.

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $30 /day

Kevin can only travel 10 km from Kingsford.

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $60 /day

Kevin can only travel 10 km from Kingsford.

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $30 /walk, $15 /additional pet

Kevin can only travel 10 km from Kingsford.

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Pick-up & drop-off

Kevin can accept

Puppies<1 year

Dog agesAll ages

Dog sizes0-8 kg

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