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Bernadette H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Bernadette H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from €35 per night

Highlights

40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Kind dog lovers

We’ve always had dogs here in our house in Marino for the past 40 years, our beloved Jack (Basset/King Charles) passed away at the age of 16 two years ago and we miss his company around the house. Hoping to meet some new fury friends.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
94% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Patricia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 24, 2026

Bernie took fabulous care of our dog Rosie while we were on holidays. She was very loving and kind and treated Rosie like her own. We got lots of updates on how Rosie was doing- which the kids loved. I would highly recommend Bernie to anyone.

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Kieran P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026

Bernadette and Thomas did a great job looking after Jessie. Lots of regular walks, ball fetching in their garden and love and care. You can tell that they will miss each other. Couldn't be happier. Thanks again 😊

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Ailbhe Helen F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2026

Bernadette couldn’t have been a better sitter. She was such a lovely person who took great care of my dog and treated her as her own. Bella was absolutely at ease with her which is hard to achieve. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking.

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karl b.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 07, 2026

Gigi’s stay with Bernadette could not have been better. We both received a fantastic welcome and it was obvious from the first minute that Bernadette and Thomas were 100% doggie people. We had only adopted Gigi 4 weeks ago and were worried that leaving her for the day would set her back however on collecting her she was in fabulous form having had a walk in the local park and the freedom of exploring their lovely enclosed garden. All in all she had a fabulous time and is looking forward to her next visit.

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Alec (Alexander) H.
Apr 25, 2026

Bernadette is a kind loving and gentle person who is wonderful with dogs. She has only their best interests at heart and was so kind to Jack, he was totally spoilt. Thank you xx

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Myself and my husband are retired now so we have time to devote to minding or walking dogs. The heartbreak of losing our beloved Jack , after 16 years is still painful, he’s sorely missed . For many reasons we decided not to get another dog-there is no replacing our Jack! We’re free to take care of dogs who need walking, caring and kindness.👍🏻

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a big fenced garden and a park nearby where we can walk your dog on a lead of course. We have a dog bed here for when your dog needs to rest. We live close to Clontarf and can walk dogs out on the seafront when the weather permits.

A typical day

We’re always pottering around the house, nipping to the shops and going to church, dogs have always played a part in our schedule and we love to have them around.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Dogs over 1 year old
Takes only 1 client at a time
Bernadette can host up to 1 pet per night
If your furry friend needs anything in particular, please let us know. Their happiness and comfort is really important to us. Just let us know, we’d be happy to accommodate. The only rule we have is no sleeping upstairs so if your dog is used to sleeping upstairs at home, it probably won’t work.
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