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Mike

Caring and responsible

Sunninghill

Pawshake sitter since June 2022
5-10 years of experience
Lives with ...
Active in the Pawshake Community
2 recurring guests
5 times saved
Last activeabout 16 hours ago
Usually respondswithin about 1 hour
Last contacted1 day ago
Last booked30 days ago

About Mike

**Daily rates are negotiable for multiple days!**

Following a career as a producer, presenter and reporter with the BBC for more than 30 years, I needed a fresh challenge with something else I really enjoy and care passionately about. I decided that new challenge would be to help take care of peoples' beloved dogs. Having had my own family spaniel, I knew I had plenty to offer other owners.

Now I have several years' experience behind me looking after dogs, both in their own homes and picking them up for walks and returning them after. I have undertaken quite a few residential overnight sits, where I'm responsible for a property as well as a dog.

I've discovered I really enjoy the responsibility and the satisfaction of knowing that I've given a dog a great experience, and owners peace of mind. It's a position of great trust, and I feel privileged that owners place their faith in me to look after their dog and, often, their home. It's a privilege which I take very seriously.

I've since invested in my new career by becoming dog first aid trained and fully insured. 

I know there is high demand for people who can put as much love and care into dogs as their owners do, and I really feel I can do that.

I have a lot of flexibility during the week and at weekends, so I'm more than happy to talk about any arrangement which suits owners.

We have a four bedroomed home in Ascot in Berkshire which has plenty of space. We also have great walking spaces nearby, including Windsor Great Park with the lovely Virginia Water Lake and also Sunninghill Park. 

We can administer any oral medication your dogs need. We are happy to entertain them with games when they need occupying, but equally we know when they need to be left alone for some rest!

We prefer to give your dog individual attention, so we don't generally take multiple bookings simultaneously. For walking, no more than two at a time is our preference. We want to be able to give each dog the love and attention they deserve, and we don't think that's always possible when dogs are being walked in packs of half a dozen.

We  tailor our walks to what's most comfortable for your dog. We are careful not to exercise animals in extreme heat (not a common experience in the UK we know!) so we will walk early morning and later in the evening if the day is really hot. Pads can get burned on hot pavements.

We can walk for as long or short as you like. Our Monty is used to lovely walks round Virginia Water Lake in Surrey, which is 4.5 miles, but we understand if that might be too far for your dog. We happily design walks to fit the subject.

We usually work on the basis of two decent walks a day, in the morning and evening. But we are very flexible and can provide what's best for your dog.

We are not distracted by other work when we have your dog in our care. They are our top priority.







Mike offers ...

At Mike's home

Doggy Day Care

Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's homefrom £50 /day, £10 /additional pet

At your home

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom £35 /walk, £10 /additional pet

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom £35 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom £50 /day

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom £70 /night

Additionally...

Pick-up & drop-off

Mike can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizes0-45 kg

Cancellation Policy

Flexible Cancellation Policy
You will get a full refund if you cancel before 12:00pm one day before the booking.

Availability

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About Mike's home

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The residence

House
Medium outdoor area
Fully fenced backyard

What people say about Mike

Overall rating

5

More about Mike

I speak ...

English
Italian

I have experience ...

5-10 years of experience
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision

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