Chill out with Kirk

Annett F.

Chill out with Kirk

Annett Finger

Clifton Hill, Victoria

Pet Hosting Per
Night $47

Pet Day Care Per
Session $42

House Visiting Per
Session $15

Dog Walking Per
Session $26

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Service Description

We live in a unit with a small backyard. Merri creek and Yarra parkland is literally 30 m from our unit. We do two walks a day, one being a longer one. I am home most days.

The visiting dog needs to be okay with kids (my daughter is 11) and preferably be desexed. It helps if they are not too bossy or boisterous, walk reasonably well on the lead and have good recall. I suggest we would always meet up for a walk together first. Gives us a chance to sniff each other out :-)

I grew up with dogs and have a strong common animal sense - I'm doing my PhD in environmental science which involves handling wildlife. Your dog will be part of my family and allowed on the couch, but only after I give the okay. I believe in affection, exercise and discipline as the corner stones for a happy pooch. Happy to provide some training, too.

Services and Rates

Pet Hosting
$47 per night

Pet Sitting
Not Offered

Pet Day Care
$42 per session

House Visiting
$15 per session

Dog Walking
$26 per session

Dog Grooming
Not Offered

Dog Training
Not Offered

Pets Accepted

Small Dog: Yes

Medium Dog: Yes

Large Dog: Yes

Giant Dog: No

Puppies: No

Cat: No

Bird: No

Rabbits: No

Accommodation

Property Type: Apartment/ Unit

Home has children: Yes

Backyard Space: Medium (25 - 50 m2)

Backyard Fenced: Yes

Sleeping Location:

- Indoors

Transport

Pick-Up / Drop-Off: Not Offered

Emergency Transport Avaliable: Yes

Photos from Previous Stays

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30 Nov 2015

Review And Testimonials

5 (3)

Gabrielle C.

Annett has cared for Gazza three times now. He loves being there and comes home happy and relaxed. ***** For sure!

Pet Hosting | Aug 22, 2016

Gabrielle C.

Gaz was very pleased to see Annett again and was relaxed and happy when I collected him. Thanks very much Annett. See you another time!

Pet Hosting | Jun 13, 2016

Gabrielle C.

5stars for sure! Annett has a very good approach to introducing a new dog into her household as well as a very thoughtful method of managing subsequent care. She has given me a few ideas on how I can encourage my dog to be less enthusiastic when socialising. Gazza looked healthy and happy when he was picked up. I fear he has fallen in love with his MadPaws carer! A very satisfied customer here. ????????

Pet Hosting | Jan 11, 2016

More About The Pet Minder

Annett F.

Finn went over the rainbow bridge. We now have a retired racing greyhound. Kirk is 7 years old and a very gentle soul who gets along well with other dogs, but being a sensitive one, he prefers them not to be in his face. He's got no issues at all with calm and respectful dogs. We live in a unit with a small backyard. Merri creek and Yarra parkland is literally 30 m from our unit. We do two walks a day, one being a longer one. I am home half... more

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Response Rate: 88 %

Response time: Within a day

Repeat Guests: 1

Last updated: 1 month ago

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Cancellation Policy

Moderate Policy

A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until 7 days before the booking at 12 noon.

After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.

Experience

Tell us about your experience with pets! How long have you been a pet lover?

I grew up with dogs and have a strong common animal sense - I've done a PhD in environmental science which involves handling wildlife. We've been pet sitting for a couple of years now. Your dog will be part of my family and allowed on the couch, but only after I give the okay. I believe in affection, exercise and discipline as the corner stones for a happy pooch. Happy to provide some training, too.

Do possess any professional certifications/qualifications?

Pet Grooming: No

Pet Training: No

TAFE certifications: No

University Student/Graduate (Vet related): No

What types of medication are you capable of administering?

Pill/Tablet Medication (in-mouth): Yes

Liquid Medication (in mouth): Yes

Intra-venal (through needle): No

Topical (on skin): Yes

Q&A

Where will you walk my dog? Please tell us about the nearby parks.

Merri creek and Yarra parkland is literally 30 m from our unit. We do two walks a day, one being a longer one. Some dogs are more used to being taken out just to chase the ball. I much prefer to take them for a nice long walk, plenty of time for sniffing and socialising. I find the dogs are happier / more settled when they've travelled a bit, rather than done the ball-chasing-retrieving alone.

What information do you need to know about a pet before accepting a booking?

I'd like to know how well your dog walks on the lead. I have a niggly back and can't accept dogs that pull a lot. If they're little dogs, I can correct that behaviour and help you re-train your dog. I generally walk the dogs off-lead, if your dog has decent recall. The dog needs to be toilet trained, okay with kids (my daughter is 12) and preferably be desexed. I suggest we would always check compatibility of dogs on a walk together first. Gives us a chance to sniff each other out :-)

What is the estimated time that you will spend with my pet each day?

I work mostly from home. My dogs get ~20 min walk in the morning and ~30 in the afternoon. Dogs are part of the family, they'll be cuddles, tricks, treats and pats, as well as a gentle correction if needed.

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