Santo O.
Santo O.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
£12 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
The Pack Dog Walking Services
My name is Sam and I have over 15 years of hands on experience caring for, handling and working with large breed dogs. I have eight rescue dogs of my own and have also been fortunate enough to have ex-police dogs in my care. Over the years, I’ve helped rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs, including nervous, reactive and more challenging dogs. This is not just a job to me. Dogs are my passion, and nothing makes me happier than seeing a dog enjoying itself, gaining confidence and getting the stimulation it needs. I genuinely believe dogs deserve to experience life, not just be taken around the same block every day. Every walk is tailored around your dog and what you, as the owner, are comfortable with. That might be a steady walk around your local area, a longer countryside walk, time at a secure private dog field or, for dogs booked into my care for longer periods, trips to the beach and other new places. Nothing is done without the owner’s permission, and I always take the time to understand each dog’s personality, routine and needs. I offer both short and long distance walks, and I make sure your dog receives the full time you have paid for. Travel time is never taken out of the walking time. If you book an hour, your dog gets a full hour on the ground, moving, exploring, playing and enjoying itself. I am confident with large, powerful, nervous and reactive dogs. I am fully insured, wear a body camera while working for extra reassurance, and treat every dog in my care with the same patience, protection and respect that I give my own. To me, dogs are family. They are special animals with their own personalities, feelings and needs, and any dog trusted to me will be cared for properly, kept safe and given the chance to genuinely enjoy its time outdoors.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog’s safety will always come first. I am fully insured and use a specially adapted dog transportation van fitted with secure, custom made, crash tested cages. I also wear a body camera on walks for added safety, accountability and peace of mind. I personally prefer to offer dogs more than the same walk around the block every day. Where suitable, I collect them and take them to a secure private dog-walking facility with one to two acres of space. This gives them the chance to run, explore, play and receive any appropriate obedience work or mental stimulation in a safe, controlled environment. I also offer countryside walks, with dogs kept on lead unless I know them well, have the owner’s permission and believe the area and circumstances are completely suitable. Any freedom is introduced carefully and responsibly, based on the individual dog rather than taking unnecessary risks. Dogs booked into my care for longer periods may also enjoy bigger days out, including trips to Lytham St Annes beach. I believe dogs should be given the chance to experience new places, different smells and proper outdoor freedom, while still being kept safe and following exactly what their owner is comfortable with. My home has secure, fenced areas at both the front and back. Owners are normally expected to provide their dog’s usual food so their diet remains consistent. Where feeding has been agreed for a longer stay, I use Orijen complete kibble unless the owner has requested or supplied a specific diet. Every routine, feeding requirement and instruction will be discussed before the booking begins.
Ratings and reviews
Absolutely brilliant service, Santo helped me with dog walking and dog sitting. He took great care of my 3 dogs. Highly recommended. Lovely guy, dogs are his passion and i absolutely trust him and an happy to recommend him to others. Very happy customer
I can't recommend this pet sitter highly enough! They are incredibly reliable, caring, and genuinely love animals. From the moment we met, I felt completely at ease knowing my pet was in such good hands. They went above and beyond to make sure my pet was happy, comfortable, and well cared for, and kept me updated while I was away. It's such a relief to have someone I trust so completely. If you're looking for a kind, professional, and attentive pet sitter, you won't find anyone better.
Really happy to see Santo finally making dog care his full time job. He’s been looking after my Rottweiler, Ben, for around three years now and, honestly, I don’t know what I’d have done without him. Since my bike accident, I’ve struggled with my mobility, so having someone I completely trust to walk and care for Ben has taken a massive weight off my mind. Ben absolutely loves him and I always know he’s safe and being properly looked after. Thanks for everything, mate. All the best you’ll smash it.
Santo has been fantastic looking after and walking my large breed dogs. Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. The dogs absolutely love him and they have been on all sorts of exciting adventures, beach, forest, hiking. I Highly recommend him, a genuine caring gentleman who absolutely loves dogs.
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Schedule
Dog walking and pet care are my full time job, and I treat them with the same commitment and professionalism as any other full time business. I work from a diary, so each day is planned around booked walks, pick-ups, drop-offs, training sessions and the individual needs of the dogs in my care. My availability depends on the diary, but I always make sure every booking has the proper time set aside for it. I never rush one dog to get to the next, and travel time is not taken out of the walk or care time you have paid for.