I come from a family of dog lovers and have grown up looking after both my own, and the animals of my family. I am 34 years old and I moved to Dublin two years ago. I really enjoy the regular contact of looking after dogs. I offer dog walking and dog boarding and live around 100 metres from a Marlay Park enterance. A great area for me to walk your dog when they stay with me. I also can travel to you - to take your dog for walks. I am happy to visit your dog at your home if they require some company, or to be fed and watered, or let out when you are unable to do so. My availability is generally flexible. I have particular extensive breed experience with Pugs, Bichon Frise, Labrador, Vizsla and Alsatians. I don't exclude any breed as I love all types.
I recently received a distinction on my level 5 animal welfare course (see my certificate in my profile pics). I have a calm and kind approach to dog handling and I am a firm believer in rewarding positive behaviour. I do not believe in disciplinary techniques. I very much enjoy walking, exercising dogs and having them to stay at my good sized apartment in Ballinteer. I do insist on a first meet and greet in a convenient dog walking area. This is so that I can get to understand your dogs outdoor needs and level of social skills.
I look forward to meeting you and your dog. Please contact me for a free no obligation visit so that you can get to know me first - and so that your dog will be familiar with me. If a meet and greet outside goes well - I will invite you to my apartment for you and your dog to view where they will stay and to feel familiar on arrival for a stay.
Although I can help with occasional walks and visits if that's what you need. I prefer to offer your dog the benefits of regular contact - to allow them to build trust in me and to fully enjoy to our time, and of course for me to benefit from a little regular doggy bonding. Thanks for reading my profile. Simon.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Simon took care of our dog Leia for 3 days and did an amazing job. He took her for walks multiple times a day and sent us photos regularly. We were a bit nervous because this was the first time we left Leia with someone who wasn't a family member but she was very happy and relaxed when we picked her up. He was very responsible and asked us many questions about our dog before the dog boarding service so that everything went smoothly. It was also very convenient that Simon has pick up/drop off service available. We will definitely be using his services again. Thanks Simon!
I left Buddy and Sally while I travelled to London, I got plenty of photos and videos and the dogs were happy