Andy

Caring Pet Lover with a Shady Backyard

Paddington
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10 recurring guests
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Lives with 1 dog
Lives with Toy Terrier Freddy
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Dog boarding
24h stay, at sitter's home
74 AUD for each additional pet
74 AUD
/night
All services and rates

About Andy

Hello, my name is Andy and I'm absolutely in love with dogs!

It is already 11 years since our family has been the happy owner of a small, just 2kg, Toy Terrier and 2 yo Border Collie.

My main job allows me to work from home most of the time and I have enough flexibility during the week to care for your furry family members.

My family (wife, our two high school children, and two dogs) has a very active lifestyle with daily long walks. Your pet will join us for this outdoor lifestyle when staying with us and receive endless love from my kids back from school.

We don't charge any extras for cuddles, love, games, and routine daily walks (dogs are taken for a walk 3 to 5 times a day with more regular walks when we host puppies, as they need to develop good house habits and cannot hold for too long). As a dog-loving family, we treat all dogs as members of our family and share our love, our active lifestyle, and all the fun along the way. 

*IMPORTANT*

1. Drop off and pick up times are between 7.30am and 5pm (mindful of our neighbours we would like to remain respectful and avoid unnecessary noise in the early/late hours).

2. Please do not change your dog's diet prior to or at the time of boarding.

3. The pet hosting rate (boarding) is based on a stay of up to 24 hours with some margin for negotiation.

4. Seasonal rates apply for periods of high demand (December-January).

5. Puppies under 12 months incur a puppy surcharge that covers the cost of additional cleaning, walking, supervision and potential minor damage. 

6. The additional walking fee applies only to super hyper-energy dogs that require 1-2 hours of continuous daily walking or play time. We are happy to be guided by you whether your doggie is of that kind.

7. Grooming/walking - we don't provide these as a standalone service. We do this as part of dog boarding/daycare and as an add-on.

8. Recurring bookings - only available for our regular guests. All new guests please book a one-off daycare session first.

9. Please give your dog a bath prior to drop off as all our dogs spend most of the time indoor and share space with us and our children.

10. Dogs that are not accepted: 

- fighting breeds and their crosses, 

- dachshunds, 

- chihuahuas,

- not house-trained dogs, excluding puppies. Puppies are welcome!

- excessive barking dogs,

- dogs that visit kennels or attend day care facilities,

- female dogs on heat at the time of boarding and or daycare,

- unvaccinated dogs,

- sick dogs or dogs post significant illness and still recovering.

Rest assured that we do a thorough assessment of all dogs before we accept them for boarding. We do this by hosting a new dog during a trial stay for 1-2 days before they come for longer boarding. We aim to have a mix of good family dogs, healthy dogs that get along well and spend great time together in the end. Please feel free to contact me to arrange a catch-up so we discuss everything to ensure I know your pet's daily routine, dietary requirements, favourite places to walk, games etc.

Andy's services

At the sitter's home

Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
74 AUD for each additional pet
74 AUD
/night

Andy also offers

Dog training
Grooming
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Dog Boarding
Nicholas, 2024-10-16

Andy took excellent care of my Cobberdog, and was able to help me out with a short notice booking for an extended period. While I was away, I received daily videos and pictures of my dog. My dog was exercised everyday and I could tell by her behaviour when I returned that she received all the love and attention that she would get at home. I would 100% have Andy take care of my dog again, - could not be happier with the service.

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Cameron, 2024-09-28

Andy is completely dedicated to dogs. We found him to be highly knowledgeable and transparent in his communication during the booking process. He also provided many video updates during our dog’s stay and made drop-off/pick-up logistics very easy for us. We feel lucky to have discovered his services and hope to use these again in the future.

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Availability

Andy's Pets

Freddy
Toy Terrier

About Andy's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years

Andy's home

A medium outdoor area
has kids older than ten
A fully fenced backyard

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban, City park & Forest

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & French & German
+20 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

Experience with

Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Andy

Andy

Caring Pet Lover with a Shady Backyard

Paddington
Dog boarding
24h stay, at sitter's home
74 AUD for each additional pet
74 AUD
/night
All services and rates
Contact Andy

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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