Michael W.
Michael W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Friendly, energetic with lots of free time
My cats will be put upstairs in a locked secure room during your pets stay if need be :) I've looked after my brothers border collie and sisters staffy (separately) on many occasions over the years. I enjoy long runs and hikes with and without dogs, which can be seen on my strava page. I can also send you a strava location beacon so you'll know exactly where me and your loved one are at all times whilst we are out. I know the surrounding area very well and have plenty of different off road routes, short and long to cater for your dogs specific exercise requirements. I always take lots of pictures of the dogs which I upload to my activities and can send to you during your dogs stay.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Michael has looked after our 18 month old staffy and she had a brilliant time. Michael took time to get to know her and her routines and then took her on some lovely walks around the local area. He shared lots of updates as well as a tracking beacon so we could stay up to date. She loved her stay. Would highly recommend
Fantastic service from start to finish. Communication has been great all the way through. Kept updated regularly with pictures of the dogs stay from start to end. Don’t think the dogs wanted to come home they had the best time with long walks in the park and playing ball in the garden. Will certainly to return to use Michael again in the future thank you.
Michael was brilliant with our German Shepherd Akira. We were nervous of leaving her with someone else, but he was so good with her. He gave her plenty of exercise and really clocked on to what she does and doesn’t like. Will definitely use Michael’s services again!
Michael was wonderful, Eowyn loved him! Lots of messages and pictures of our pup while we were away. Shared location when out on walks. Eowyn loved his garden and being able to run. Micheal is super friendly and will definitely arrange for Michael to look after our beast in the future.
Michael has been brilliant throughout the process from booking to the actual sit. Jed is a very anxious and reactive dog with new people, particularly in the home. This was explained to Michael and he listened to all our advice and made a great effort to understand Jed’s needs. He gave up his time to come for a meet and greet, plus meeting us for a dog walk, to meet Jed and try build an early bond. Jed was unfortunately a little reactive on the walk, but this never swayed Micheal to his credit. He’s a really friendly and attentive person and it’s clear his enjoys being with dogs. The sit went well and considering Jed isn’t that easy at first, he persevered and by the end of it Jed seems to have relaxed a tad with him. The lovely long walk he took him on would’ve certainly helped :) Communication with Michael is very easy and he sends lots of updates throughout, including nice pictures and videos. All in all it was a great experience and I hope we will be using him again, so he can continue to forge a friendship with Jed :) I would absolutely recommend Michael, an honest and reliable dog sitter, which on this app is not easy to find. We look forward to seeing Michael again.
Michael is amazing. Nothing too much trouble. Dogs adored him. House left lovely.kept me updated all the time. Thank you Michael x
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Schedule
I work full time during the week 5.45 - 14.45 Monday to Thursday which means I'm generally back home just before 3. On Fridays I'm back just before 11.00 am so I'm available any time after that. Weekends I'm always free and enjoy doing long bouts of exercise, which I'd love to include your dog in.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a big open rear garden which is enclosed by fences and I also live next door to mote park so your furry loved one will always have lovely walks each day. I have 2 cats I own which can be put away upstairs securely when need be.
Pets
A typical day
Usually will start the day with a little kick about in the back garden whilst they do their business. Then usually I'll plan a long hike or run around the country side and set out for a fun filled adventure. When we get back it'll just be a chilled day in on the sofa whilst occasionally going out into the back garden.