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Craig R.

Chatham, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
•79 reviews
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Love dogs! Caring Host!

Pet care experience

Top-Notch Host! Hosted dogs are treated as my own. 8 Years of experience in dog hosting and day care. Large home fully fenced park like big yard. Hosted dogs get to be anywhere inside. Top-rated host and day care provider for 4 years running as per Mad Paws Australia. Our Labrador Jacob gets along well with all dogs. Accept long term stays. We also offer bath and brushing service. Previously owned a dog hosting/day care service in Australia. Patient/calm/professional/caring host. Will take dogs of all ages and physical ability. Photos and text updates sent to you throughout your dogs stay or when on walks/playtime. I care for your dog/s as if they are my own. Heaps of activity and walks/dog park visits. Able to work on specific training your dog may require. Positive reinforcement training. You will be very pleased to use my services.

Reviews

Jennifer B.
Dog Boarding • Apr 18, 2024
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Echo loves visiting with Craig and Jacob. I never worry about her care, and I enjoy the updates Craig sends every day. Echo truly enjoys her time. I highly recommend Craig, you will not be disappointed.

Frank L.
Dog Boarding • Apr 02, 2024
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Always terrific service and top notch care. Finn loves his vacations with Craig!

Tracy F.
Dog Boarding • Feb 23, 2024
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Once you have Craig as your dog sitter, you'll never look for anyone else. We were scheduled for a two week vacation and had arranged for Craig to look after our husky, Maya. Five days before leaving, Maya had a medical emergency (she's ok now!) and we were prepared to cancel our trip out of concern for her and the possible undo stress it would put on Craig. After talking to Craig about it, he reassured us she would be safe with him... combined with his extensive knowledge of dogs and his own experience with dogs having the same issue, we felt confident in leaving her in his care. Craig kept us updated every day with summaries of her day, pictures and videos. Maya had the best time playing with other dog guests and made herself at home lounging on the couch and slept in Craig's bed alongside him. She even took over sweet Jacob's bed (the resident gentle lab) and he didn't seem to mind. Her stay there was so great I wasn't sure she'd want to come home! If you're looking for the best place to leave your dog, stop looking now and book Craig. You won't find anything better. Thanks Craig and Aaron for your outstanding care... Maya already wants to book her next dog-cation! :-)

Charlene B.
Dog Boarding • Jan 30, 2024
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We have consistently chosen Craig service, and each experience has been outstanding. He demonstrates genuine affection for our pet and keeps us updated with regular messages and photos. We highly recommend his services.

About Craig R.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a very secure large back yard. Dogs I host pretty much get the run of the house. They can spend as much time outside or inside as they like depending on the weather.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Craig R. would like to know about your pet

Just the dog's general temperament and any special requirements. Prefer a meet and greet prior to hosting or any other services to ensure that you know your dog will be well cared for. Will not accept any restricted breeds or restricted crossbreeds. Pit Bull Terrier. American Pit Bull Terrier. American Staffordshire Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Will also not accept the following breeds. Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Cane Corsos or Presa Canarios. Or dogs that have an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar to those breeds.

A typical day

Heaps of attention and affection. Visits to the off lead dog park/walks. Heaps of outside time. Socialization. Play with toys, fetch and retrieve. Very large fully secure yard where dogs can run and play.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
CA$40per night

Craig can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Availability

Retired so I am with the dogs I care for pretty much full time. Able to adapt to any requirements based on your dog's specific needs. Please note, for your convenience drop offs and collection are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. Drop offs and pickups are not available between 8 pm and 8 am as we are closed during those hours.

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Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Craig can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Craig R.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a very secure large back yard. Dogs I host pretty much get the run of the house. They can spend as much time outside or inside as they like depending on the weather.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Craig R. would like to know about your pet

Just the dog's general temperament and any special requirements. Prefer a meet and greet prior to hosting or any other services to ensure that you know your dog will be well cared for. Will not accept any restricted breeds or restricted crossbreeds. Pit Bull Terrier. American Pit Bull Terrier. American Staffordshire Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Will also not accept the following breeds. Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Cane Corsos or Presa Canarios. Or dogs that have an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar to those breeds.

A typical day

Heaps of attention and affection. Visits to the off lead dog park/walks. Heaps of outside time. Socialization. Play with toys, fetch and retrieve. Very large fully secure yard where dogs can run and play.

Location

Chatham, ON

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Craig R.

Chatham, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
•79 reviews