Dominic M.
Dominic M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Laidback and easygoing with pets
I am a deaf Scottish bikepacker with a love of dogs and cats. I have a mixed chocolate Labrador dog named Molly back home in Edinburgh, who is very lovable with a huge personality. I also had a cat called Socks who used to love coming on walks with me and the dog through the park and up the Braid Hills. Over the past year since I started providing my services I have looked after a cat for a family on holiday, a spaniel puppy for a couple, and I looked after my neighbour's two labrador dogs Zephyr and Pyrrha for a month house-sitting while my neighbour was away on holiday. So I have experience house-sitting at someone else's place. I am flexible when it comes to short-term or long-term arrangements, with different breeds and range of ages from puppy to elderly. I have also had experience and the ability to handle larger dogs such as Irish Wolfhounds, such as during my bike-packing adventures through Ireland. I find that animals are naturally drawn to me and feel easy going with me. I am very observant of dogs' body language, and I wear a hearing aid so I am able to hear if that's the case.
Cat care experience
Dominic also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Great service and prompt communication from Dominic. He and Argyle (puppy) got on well which is most important. Would use his services again in future.
Dom was absolutely fantastic! He popped in to look after our cat Maddie this week and did such a wonderful job. Maddie can be a bit shy at first, but she quickly got comfortable with Dom. He gave thoughtful updates and photos, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. It was obvious that he genuinely cares about animals and takes pride in what he does. Dom went above and beyond to ensure Maddie was very happy this week. Highly recommend Dom and will definitely book him again.
Hello I am delighted to write a testimonial for Dominic M, who is my nephew. Regardless, I can confirm that Dominic has grown up with cats and dogs. From a very early age he bonded with his grandmother’s spaniel in a most loving and responsible way. More recently, his experience with his own family rescue dog and cat has strengthened his commitment, knowledge and love of pets (which extends to animals in general). Dominic knows how to care for pets, keep them fed, watered and safe. I hope this serves as some insight into his suitability to become a pet sitter or dog walker for Rover. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to let me know. Best regards Liz Mackay
Dominic has been walking our Chocolate Lab Molly for several years. He has continually demonstrated a caring and loving attitude to her and her needs. Can’t recommend him enough.
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Schedule
I am a bikepacker currently at home, not travelling at the moment. As I move to a different location, if I am travelling, I usually update where I am as I normally stay in an area for 3-7 days. I provide pet care as a way to make some extra income while I travel. Very flexible with the duration of time staying at a pet owner's house. Possibly long-term of multiple months, with daily pet care (multiple walks, exercise, treats, wash/baths).
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs and cats are naturally drawn to me and almost always approach me in public. I am very laidback and easygoing but I can be firm when needed to be. Capable of handling large dogs such as Irish Wolfhounds, as i have experience walking them. I am 6ft4 and strong enough to keep Irish Wolfhounds heeled. Since I am deaf, I am very observant. Though I do wear hearing aids and am able to hear dog and cat sounds (barks, whining, meowing etc), I rely more on my visual skills, so this enables me to develop a good rapport with the animals I care for. I am very attentive to the needs of pets in my care, and I will ensure they look to me for guidance.
Pets
A typical day
I love to go for walks daily with dogs, especially high-energy dogs such as Labradors, border collies, spaniels etc. I am happy to play fetch ball constantly, letting the dog retrieve and return over and over to give the exercise needed and leave a smile and waggy tail on the dog. Other activities could include tug of war, belly rubs and keeping the dogs happy and content.