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Marc V.

30 years of experience
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Marc V.

30 years of experience

Contact for Drop-In Visits

£15 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

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30 years of experience

Pet care experience

IMDT Level3 · Dog Walker · Sandgate

Most dog walkers and minders will tell you they love dogs. I do too - but I've invested in understanding and caring for them. Certified Professional Dog Walker - this isn't a hobby or a side hustle. I'm a certified professional dog walker. Your dog is in the hands of someone who has been formally assessed and qualified to do exactly this. IMDT Level 3 Qualification - the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) is one of the most respected professional bodies in the UK for dog behaviour and training. Level 3 means I understand stress signals, group dynamics and how to read a dog's emotional. When your dog is in my care, nothing goes unnoticed. Qualified Canine First Aider - this one matters more than people realise. Accidents happen on walks. A dog can cut a paw, choke, or have a reaction to something they've eaten. I have certified canine first aid training and know exactly how to respond in an emergency - calmly, correctly and quickly. Small numbers - I will never take on more dogs than I can give proper attention to. Small Pack, Big Love. A professional background in running things - before Dog Daycare - I spent fifteen years as a project director for some of the world's biggest brands. I know how to run an operation properly: clear communication, reliability, punctuality, and keeping you fully informed. You'll always know what your dog got up to. Sandgate and the Kent coast as a classroom - every walk here is genuinely enriching. Beach, coastal path, open countryside, the sensory environment alone is brilliant for dogs. Transparent care - I'll tell you how your dog did, what I noticed, what they enjoyed. A Bit More About Me I'm an open water swimmer, Iron Man competitor and CrossFit enthusiast - so I understand what it means to be committed to something physical and to show up consistently regardless of weather or mood. Your dog gets walked properly in January as much as July. I'm multilingual (Dutch, French, English, enough Spanish and German to get by) Practical Details 📍 Based in Sandgate, CT20 🗺️ Covering Folkestone, Hythe, Saltwood, Cheriton and surrounding villages ✅ IMDT Level 3 qualified ✅ Certified professional dog walker ✅ Qualified canine first aider 🏛️ Animal activity licence in progress 🐕 Small numbers – Samll Pack, Big Love 📱 Updates and photos throughout every session 🤝 Free meet and greet before any booking Get In Touch If you'd like to know more, have a chat about your dog, or book a free meet and greet, I'd love to hear from you. The best care starts with the right conversation. Walk. Mind. Care. 🐾 Oh yes, I have 2 huskies :-)

Qualifications

30 years of experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog's safety is built into everything I do. I'm a qualified canine first aider so if anything happens on a walk or during minding, I respond correctly and calmly. I'm also IMDT Level 3 qualified, which means I read dogs properly - stress signals, body language, thresholds - before anything becomes a problem. I have two dogs of my own - 2 amazing huskies - who are calm, well socialised and excellent company. My outdoor space is fully enclosed and secure. Every session comes with updates and photos - you'll always know exactly how your dog is doing.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Dog walking and minding is my full-time profession not a side job or a favour. I'm available Monday to Friday throughout the day, with weekend availability on request. I keep my numbers deliberately small so every dog in my care gets proper time and attention, not a slot in an overcrowded diary. Walks are planned around your dog's individual needs not a fixed conveyor belt.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Dogs over 1 year old
Marc can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.