Chris

Hope Springs Holidays

Mount Barker
12 times favorited
2 recurring guests
Last booked 9 days ago
Last contacted 9 days ago
Lives with 4 dogs
Lives with Maltese Callie
Usually responds within one day
2d ago
Last activity
<5h
Response time
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
15 AUD for each additional pet
30 AUD
/walk
All services and rates

About Chris

We live in a beautiful quiet street in Mt Barker with very pleasant walks all round us and within comfortable walking distance to Laratinga Wetlands.

 We have friendly dogs of our own and are a mature couple experienced with all aspects of pet care who understand that pets are family. I have a National Police Check and am trained in animal first aid. We have spent ten years running a small breed dog rescue and other programs designed to assist people and their pets.

Dogs will enjoy living inside as one of the family in air conditioned comfort, with regular play time, cuddles and belly rubs, home cooked meals, the chance to run around freely, and regular nature and adventure walks. The dogs enjoy playing ball and other games with one another and us and each opther. We also take them out walking on different routes where they'll see cows, sheep, rabbits, kangaroos, horses and perhaps the occasional Koala.

I take regular photos and videos and share these with you so that you know how your precious family member is going while you're not there with them.  

We only take small dogs up to 15 kg, who are up to date on vaccinations at our property in Mt Barker but we have other team members who can offer a farm-stay holiday for bigger dogs as well on acreage at either Mylor or Langhorne Creek. We also have team members in Norwood, Oakden and Henley Beach. A percentage of all fees paid goes toward our rescue activities and giving dogs a second chance at health and happiness with a new family. Its a win/win - you get exemplary care for your pets and know that you are also contributing to making life different for rescue pets at the same time.

Chris's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
30 AUD for each additional pet
40 AUD
/day
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
45 AUD for each additional pet
50 AUD
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
15 AUD for each additional pet
30 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
30 AUD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
55 AUD
/day

Chris also offers

Dog training
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
Sue, 2024-09-06

Used Chris many times. 10/10 as always. Girls come back exhausted, clearly had a lot of fun.

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Doggy Day Care
Mark, 2024-07-25

Maple was well looked after for the half day I left her with Chris.

The property is well set up to keep the dogs occupied and happy with a large, secure, outdoor play area, as well as space inside for them to rest if need be.

I will be rebooking for the next few weeks until my business in Mt barker is concluded.

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Availability

Chris's Pets

Masie
Shih tzu
Reagan
Cocker Spaniel
Lacey
Maltese
Callie
Maltese

About Chris's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-20 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Dog sex
Female & Male
Cats
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Chris's home

A large outdoor area
Has no kids
A fully fenced backyard
Emergency transport

Walking areas

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

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

Can Administer

Oral medications

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Chris

Chris

Hope Springs Holidays

Mount Barker
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
15 AUD for each additional pet
30 AUD
/walk
All services and rates
Contact Chris

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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