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Martine C.

Birmingham

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Pet lover, Dog groomer, Pet Sitter and Dog Walker

Pet care experience

Services available include doggy day care, overnight boarding in my home, dog walking, pet home visits, dog grooming or if preferred I can pet sit in your home for more anxious pets that prefer to relax in their own home comforts. I am a qualified dog groomer with I and have a dog grooming salon in my garden where Customers often ask me to groom their dogs whilst they are boarding with me so they can collect them clean, trimmed and styled! I don’t just care for dogs I house sit and do drop on visits for other pets also including cats and smaller animals. I have my own beautiful basset hound and Shitzu who are well socialised and enjoy playing with other dogs. I have 10 plus years experience of looking after various dog breeds of my own ranging from small to large. I am have a clear Criminal records check which is updated every year I can n provide a copy of this prior to house sitting. I have always had a genuine passion when it comes to caring for all animals and am probably at my most happiest when in the company of any animal! I do have a tendency to spoil dogs during their visit with treats, coach cuddles and they are allowed on my bed if they are clean. So please let me know if you would rather I didn’t do any of these things, if it interferes with any training you would prefer me to mirror during your pets stay. Please leave a review if you are happy with my services on completion of your holiday! ☺️ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I am currently working part time hours so am able to spend quality time with your dog and offer sitting and boarding on my days off. I have older children and a partner who if I pop out for an hour can still give your dog the attention they need minimising any time they are left alone. Having a variety of ages in the house also helps dogs get varied play, affection and social interaction. There are no rooms off bounds to dogs that come to stay, all dogs are treated as part of the family during their stay and will happily take dogs out with us as a family if we are going to BBQs with friends, park days, carnivals etc. I have a long garden which is fenced where the dogs are free to roam in and play as often as they like throughout each day. I will only usually have a maximum of 1 dog stay per time so I can ensure I can offer the right care and attention to my dogs and yours. This is also vital for safety reasons. At a push I may stretch to well behaved 2 dogs.

Reviews

Jamie B.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 13, 2022
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Martine cat sat for us for a couple of weekends. She was really friendly and natural with the cats and put us at ease. She shared lots of pictures whenever she visited and was always on hand if anything came up while we were away. When we got back, the cats were always happy, healthy and well groomed. Would definitely recommend Martine and work with her again. I know the cats would always enjoy the extra attention too!

Daniel H.
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2021
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Martine was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! We got plenty of updates throughout the stay and Martine was super accommodating doing a mix of house sitting over the weekend. Martine was super patient with Fred who can be slightly anxious and not always the best with other dogs, but she understood perfectly and was very reassuring. Will definitely be booking again, as Martine made it stress free for us leaving our little pup. Can’t thank you enough!

Claire L.
Dog Boarding • Aug 31, 2021
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Super friendly and knowledgeable. I loved that Martine shared photos and videos with me throughout Herbert's stay. Thanks Martine

Lita M.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 05, 2020
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Martine provided class A doggie day care service for my cockapoo, Charlie. When I dropped him there Charlie & I was greeted in a friendly happy manor. This made Charlie feel at ease and I left him feeling reassured. During his stay I was sent video’s & photos of Charlie going on walks & playing in the garden with Martines friendly dogs. I’m pleased I’ve found Martine a local dog sitter Who is trustworthy as I will definitely be using her again. ?

About Martine C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in about a day
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 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 large fenced in garden if sitting in my home, dogs are not left unattended in the garden and are supervised. If sitting in your home I follow strict instructions lead by you and your pets care needs to ensure they are safe throughout my visits or stay.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Martine C. would like to know about your pet

Let me know what types of things your dog loves before they come to stay or before I come to sit. Including; fave thing to do, what comforts them if they become anxious, what types of things may make them anxious or scared such as sounds or objects. Any favourite places they prefer to be walked and what their walking routine and food routine is. Any issues of behaviour I need to be aware of and any training I need to continue to deliver while they stay with me. Ensure you let me know vets contact details and micro chip number.

A typical day

We live near a number of lovely parks and I have one favourite place which is one long field of green with a footpath for the public. I often take the dogs to these places on a group walk with my other two dogs.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
£25per night
House Sitting
in your home
£35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£10per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
£20per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
£11per walk

Martine can host

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

Martine can watch in your home

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

Availability

This role is my main job so I prioritise the care of pets when looking after them and work around their needs. I will leave your pets for no longer than 4 hours at a time if sitting in your home. In my home the same but as I have a partner and 2 older children it is not likely they will be left often at all as some one is always usually home. I make an effort to take dogs with me when going out and have been known to take dogs to the German market, Football matches, Pitdoor water parks, BBQs with friends and carnivals where possible. So if we can and we are busy we take them with us.

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Calendar last updated 9 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Martine C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in about a day
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 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 large fenced in garden if sitting in my home, dogs are not left unattended in the garden and are supervised. If sitting in your home I follow strict instructions lead by you and your pets care needs to ensure they are safe throughout my visits or stay.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Martine C. would like to know about your pet

Let me know what types of things your dog loves before they come to stay or before I come to sit. Including; fave thing to do, what comforts them if they become anxious, what types of things may make them anxious or scared such as sounds or objects. Any favourite places they prefer to be walked and what their walking routine and food routine is. Any issues of behaviour I need to be aware of and any training I need to continue to deliver while they stay with me. Ensure you let me know vets contact details and micro chip number.

A typical day

We live near a number of lovely parks and I have one favourite place which is one long field of green with a footpath for the public. I often take the dogs to these places on a group walk with my other two dogs.

Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Martine C.

Birmingham

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews