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Mark D.

Taunton

5.0 out of 5 stars
•43 reviews
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Goldie's Walking and home care near Quantock Hills

Pet care experience

We are Mark and Marina and three children and have had Golden Retrievers in our life for many years abroad and 11 years here in Bishops Lydeard. We have three retrievers, Zaika 6, Belka 3 and Kaira 1 and they love company and good walks. Our beloved three dogs are very much part of our family life and we will make a warm friendly welcome to any Goldie in our home and we extend a welcome to any large breed that is compatible with our home set up. Dogs have open access to the garden and patio areas to soak up the sun or get in the shade during the day. We are surrounded by the Quantock hills and easy reach of the Minehead coastal area with amazing walk locations. We guarantee that your dog will be comfortable and secure with us, with loads of love, attention & the exercise a large breed needs. Mark works from home, so your dog will have constant company & wherever possible we can tailor exercise to suit their individual needs. We are licensed to board dogs by Taunton Deane. Mark has Dog First Aid certificate. We are extremely responsible, so you can rest assured we will take excellent care of your dog while you are away, whether it be for walk service or for home stay. You can also find Goldie's on facebook

Reviews

Graham H.
Dog Boarding • Feb 02, 2024
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I would use Mark again to board my Sprocker Harry. Communication was great with pictures. Harry wasn't alone and made some new dog friends.

Manuli G.
Dog Boarding • Jan 15, 2024
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Huge thanks to Mark and his wife for taking care of Luna while we were away. We met beforehand, and their love for dogs was very evident with their 4 golden retrievers. Regular updates and photos reassured us that Luna was in great hands. We appreciate the love and attention they provided. Highly recommend them..

Alex C.
Dog Boarding • Nov 21, 2023
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What a lovely family of golden retrievers to keep my dalmatian company! Mark, thank you so much. The photos of her walks were wonderful, and your updates very informative, so we always knew how she was doing and she was happy and well looked after throughout! Would definitely book with you again and recommend you to friends!

Britta O.
Doggy Day Care • Oct 18, 2023
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Mark was excellent with our dog. He comes across as very chilled out and experienced. Did not phase him to look after my young Vizsla (sweet dog but can be a handful)

About Mark D.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 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

Our garden is fully secure and any guest has same freedoms as our own. They only need bring good manners and happy disposition to feel safe and secure here

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mark D. would like to know about your pet

Must be sociable good mannered and must get on with my dogs. It helps if they are happy in a car for hill walks. We don't like table hoovers or beggars :)

A typical day

Quantock hill walking over Lydeard Hill and Cottlestone hill and ocassionally will have a seaside run and swim weather depending. There is a river walk nearby also

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
£30per night
House Sitting
in your home
£40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
£25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
£18per walk

Mark can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Mark can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Dog care and walking is my business and exercise for all. If you dog is sociable with me and mine they are always welcome here

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 10 days ago
Mark can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Mark D.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 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

Our garden is fully secure and any guest has same freedoms as our own. They only need bring good manners and happy disposition to feel safe and secure here

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mark D. would like to know about your pet

Must be sociable good mannered and must get on with my dogs. It helps if they are happy in a car for hill walks. We don't like table hoovers or beggars :)

A typical day

Quantock hill walking over Lydeard Hill and Cottlestone hill and ocassionally will have a seaside run and swim weather depending. There is a river walk nearby also

Location

Taunton, United Kingdom

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Mark D.

Taunton

5.0 out of 5 stars
•43 reviews