Michael H.
Michael H.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Dog Lover & Trusted Sit
I've had dogs my entire life and have experience caring for a wide range of breeds, sizes, and personalities. Over the years I've owned and cared for a Golden Retriever, Kelpie, Black Lab, and Border Collie, giving me plenty of experience with active, intelligent, and high-energy dogs. I also trained my Golden Retriever to become a therapy dog, visiting hospitals and bringing comfort to patients. This taught me patience, consistency, and a strong understanding of canine behaviour. For the past three years, I've regularly dog-sat in Australia, caring for everything from young puppies to large breeds such as German Shepherds and Greyhounds. I'm comfortable with feeding routines, walks, playtime, and making sure dogs feel safe, happy, and relaxed while their owners are away. I treat every dog as if they were my own and take the time to understand their routine and personality. I'll also send regular photo updates, so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is in good hands.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I do my best to maintain their normal routine so they feel comfortable and stress-free. I follow all feeding, exercise, and medication instructions carefully, make sure they have plenty of attention and companionship, and keep their environment clean and secure. I understand that every pet has different needs and personalities, so I take the time to learn their routine and preferences. I'll also provide regular photo and video updates, so you can relax knowing your pet is safe, happy, and well cared for while you're away.
Ratings and reviews
Michael was a hit with my two Golden girl's. He looked after them for a week while I went away. He sent photo's, video's of them playing and having fun. He was reliability and affection towards the girl's and one of mine needs a lot of affection. He also stayed with the girls until i got home from my flight, which he didn't have to do. Would absolutely book Michael again.
Harper is outstanding, we came back to a very happy (“teenager”) dog with better manners. We appreciate the training advice and care given to the whole family! We highly recommend Harper.
Great dogsitter, communicated well, my pup was happy and well-exercised at the end of the week. Would highly recommend!
Michael was great. Leo got along with him the moment they met. He was very comfortable with Leo, prompt, followed his schedule and gave him cuddles. We came home to a happy baby. I would certainly recommend him for home sitting.
Michael was an absolutely fantastic dog sitter. From the moment we met him, it was clear how comfortable and confident he is around dogs. He took exceptional care of our pup, providing plenty of attention, exercise, and affection while keeping us updated with photos and messages throughout the stay. What really stood out was how genuinely caring and reliable Michael was. We came home to a happy, relaxed, and clearly well looked dog. It's such a relief knowing there's someone we can trust completely with our pet. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michael to anyone looking for a responsible, attentive, and trustworthy dog sitter. We'll definitely be booking with him again!
Michael was an absolutely fantastic pet sitter for my dog. He provided plenty of updates throughout the stay, which gave me great peace of mind, and it was clear my dog was well cared for and happy. I came home to a relaxed, content pup, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Five stars — I would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.
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Schedule
I have an online business that allows me to work from almost anywhere and gives me a lot of flexibility to take care of your fur babies
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMichael can host up to 1 pet per night
- Let me know about any special needs or medications that your dog takes, any triggers or things they like/dont like. And their schedule, as I try and keep to it as best I can