I'm Doug, I work in wildlife conservation, and love animals especially dogs. I'm lucky enough to
work from home
Wednesday through to Friday. My wife also works from home every, she's a researcher in animal cognition. We have a huge fenced back yard (~550sqm) with shade and a baby pool.
We also have a 11-month-old Kelpie, who is incredibly social and loves other dogs. She's great at matching the energy level whichever dog she meets, whether its chilled & timid or crazy and wrestling. She always starts submissive and then responds to your dog, so she's great with a range of dogs, including the super timid or older dogs.
She also loves chilling in the backyard in the sun. Every few hours we usually take a break outside with her and do some fun
training. As a result, she's got incredible recall, sit roll, find the toy, leave -it, wait and a few other fancy tricks too.
I'm versed in positive re-enforcement training. I'll certainly try teaching your dog a trick or two, but I don't promise results - especially if you haven't taught your dog some basic :P
We take Tawny to the dog park first and last thing every day, where she says hi to every dog and most dog owners almost without fail. One of us will usually be home all day, and we’re unlikely to duck out for more than an hour, but that would depend on the dog etc.
I'm offering doggy day-care from Wed-Fri. Although occasionally, I will be away all week so will try keep that updated in my calendar.
To start with, I won’t be taking more than one booking (2 dogs max) at a time.
Our main motivation is to have a mate for our girl and also to meet some like-minded owners, My wife and I have used Pawshake several times when we’ve gone away.
I've previously had a couple of long-term
Pawshake dogs to look after 2-3months and have had great feedback.
I usually send a pic or two of the dogs having fun – When my dogs at day-care, I know it really helps to get a photo update showing she’s happy.
Dogs that I won't consider sitting include:
1. Unsocial dogs,
2. Dogs with serious behaviour problems,
3. Large >20kgs,
4. Breeds that can be aggressive (and mixes of): bull terriers, pit bulls, rotties, bull mastiffs, staffies, dash hounds, and German Shepherds.
If you’re looking for an intimate doggy day care – feel free to reach out to me.
We will need to organise a meet and greet to ensure your dog is social before I will accept any bookings.
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
Ben was very well looked after with Doug. He loved his time with Ronnie the kelpie. He was given walks and lots of playtime. A lovely garden to play in. It was home from home and I would love him to stay with Doug, Alex and Ronnie again if we take another holiday abroad. Lots of thanks.
Doug is a fantastic sitter, I cannot rate him highly enough! He looked after my two Weimaraner's for a two month period. Not only did Doug take great care of my pups but he loved them like they were his own and spoilt them rotten! :) My male Weimaraner has a heart condition and requires daily medication with a restricted diet, so finding someone to not only look after his walk and play needs but to monitor his medication and eating was a relief for me! Doug took the task on, with a whiteboard and a plan to ensure my pup got the best of care...he took the job seriously whilst still having fun swimming and playing with dogs. Both my dogs love him and I would not hesitate to use Doug again.
If you love your pets and are looking for an awesome dog sitter, give Doug a call!
My background is in wildlife conservation.