About Graham

Hi there. My name is Graham and I am an experienced pet owner and trainer. Here's a little about me: 

Summary: 
Short of time? Here's a brief of what's below:
 - I've had pets most of my life
 - I'm at home most of the time. Check my availability
 - Large house with a large backyard, walking track nearby
 - I have 3 kids and 1 small dog, all of which are with me 1 week and away 1 week
 - I have decent obedience training experience
 - I recently fostered a rescue dog for 6 months
 - There are a few requirements for your pet
 - Oh, and your pet will love it here 😃

  Ok. Interested to know more? Read on.  

Myself and my family:
I am a professional engineer, but now spend my time looking after my 3 boys and venturing into online marketing from home. Since childhood I have had several family pets over the years, including labradors, border collies, cats and currently have a lovely Maltese Cross Poodle named Hannah. My boys are aged 13, 13 (yep!) and 18 and love animals of all kinds (including our stick insects), and always give special attention to any 4-legged guests.  

Training:
I obedience trained my border collie for a number of years to grade 4 level. This involved teaching her a range of skills, including walking at heel off the lead and waiting without moving while I walked out of sight for at least 5 minutes. I have a passion for training dogs, and I understand the importance of creating a positive and structured learning environment for them.  

Fostering:  
Recently, I completed six months of fostering an American Bulldog rescue dog named Dixie (pictured) who was very antisocial toward other dogs when she arrived. My family took to Dixie straight away and gave her plenty of tummy rubs, cuddles and affection from the day she came to us. After an anxious and sometimes violent (dog fights) former life, she was able to relax with me and enjoyed lovely quiet time with me snoozing in her soft bed. With patience and persistence, I was able to help her overcome her fears and develop better social skills. Within a few months, she was able to approach other dogs with little more than interest, walk on a lead without pulling, and had some basic obedience training. Dixie is now living calmly and happily with her new adoption family.  

Service particulars: 
Boarding - up to a 24hr stay (repeating for consecutive nights). You supply the food, bedding etc. 
Daycare - Up to 10hr stay. Pickup before 7 pm.

We have some great fun in the backyard, throwing balls and playing chasey with other dogs. If you would like your pet to join in on an outing with the others each day, you may like to add a walk to your booking.

Dedication: 
Through my experience as a pet owner, I have developed a deep love and appreciation for animals, and I treat every pet as if they were my own. I understand how important your pet is to you, as mine are to me, and I will make sure that they are always comfortable and happy. Your pet will receive special attention and care during their stay with me. I will ensure that your pet is fed, exercised, and loved just like they would be at home — you can rest assured they are in safe and reliable hands. I will also send you daily photos of your loved one via the app.  

Responsibility: 
As a responsible pet sitter, I will keep your pet on their regular feeding and medication schedule. I will also provide daily updates and photos of your pet so that you can have peace of mind while you are away.  

Space: 
Oh the SPACE! Your pet will have plenty of space to play and relax in my large house and huge backyard (see photos). I live in a safe and quiet neighbourhood, so your pet will be able to enjoy the outdoors without any worry. For walking, there is a nice long bike track just a few minutes away.  

About your dog: 
- Hannah stays with me 50% of the time, so generally your dog should be happy to be around other dogs; though if your loved one is a little antisocial (old and slightly grumpy, young and overly pouncy, anxious and wary etc), then let's chat and I can probably accommodate.
- Is older than 6 months. 
- Fully toilet trained and continent.
- Must be wormed, up to date with vaccinations (preferably C5 or equivalent) and have NO fleas or ticks. Please bring the vaccination booklet to the meet & greet. By asking this of everyone, I am also giving YOUR pet top-quality protection that I trust will give you confidence and comfort for the duration your pet is with me.

The next step: 
If I tick your boxes and you think your pet would like it here, contact me to schedule a meet-and-greet, or feel free to ask me for further information. Alternatively, if you're a repeat customer, HI AGAIN 😃👋🏻. Just send me a date enquiry and we'll get the ball rolling.  

Cheers....