Forward note: please see dog sizes that I can take for now.

Hello, I am a 56 year old woman doing full-time dog minding and walking. I am fit to walk ,hike a Mountain ,lift dogs and wade  out to get the floating ball in the sea.So that's me..

My home is in Remuera. I can drive to yours for pet minding within reason for distance .

During weekdays I may  have bookings for Dog walking , which  started well before advertising on Pawshake. So I include that in my calender availability (sometimes I drop the ball ) 

I put an effort into the safety and comfort of your beloved family animal. So I evaluate the nature of dogs to work with  my regulars (as would  a Dog kennel)

Dog walking adventures-  1hr

 I can do Waitataruia   . It has shade, swimming ,mowed grass(they love rolling in it) a forest walk for sticks.

For walks I can go in the morning  and afternoon (except Summer for obvious reasons)A walk being either or.

I try and I change up the walks  to give them interest , depending on how many I have :

Mt Wellington mountain-off leash if possible . The track is half around the Mountain, lower down from the road. 

Mt Hobson -on  and off leash.

Kohi beach (Summer hours are before 10am off leash and strictly guarded by council) Winter all day the rest of the year. I only take 2- 3 at most as the rules are pretty strict.

Madills farm Dog park - off leash ,ball throwing, meeting dogs if temperment allows.

Cornwall Park -on leash only walk.

Purewa Cemetery - on leash only( good for hot days and shorter walks with smelling being the mental exercise ) brachial / older dogs are good for this place 

OFF leash is dependent on whether the dog is capable of recall and instruction.

I can  walk four at a time. I do have the council registration number if I need to have a bigger group. But I prefer not to as I don't see any enjoyment for  dogs being dragged from behind with a person facing forward ,not looking around to see if one needs to toilet or sniff.

I can do pick ups as long for a cost. I live in Remuera /Meadowbank so the closer the better

If recall is a maybe, I will leash them on a normal length or my 10mitre leash which I can let go off after watching how they act  and TBH they follow each other most of the time.

All of these areas are called for under controlled Dogs . I manage interactions,  watch for escalations and  redirect. Some dogs have issues with certain breeds and colours . This needs to be told to me  from the start ,and we go from there.  Also when there is a pack they generally vibe  with themselves and having a random dog approach and join CAN unbalance the equilibrium.

I do have cautious Dogs that I particularly pay attention to their well being in unsettling situations, by giving them support and positive feedback when they show confidence and hopefully helping them gain it. 

A dog pram is available for elderly or just a partime walker.

I live with my daughter who is a vet nurse at VSA hospital . 

I have an animal first aid kit at home as well as one  in my car for any incidents.

Also have extra leashes,harness , a dog carry front pack(small),seat belts and collars .

MY EXPERIENCE so far:

Previous Dog day and boarding employee 

Animal first aid certified 

Police clean record certified 

Very good Dog  minding  references 

 Dog psychology behavior and training certificate - 2023

Completed the Chaos to Calm online training course

House sitting experience with references 

A previous private house cleaner for 10 years

Will continue with Dog training study

Coming into Animal care has been a very fullfilling experience .

VISITS

FOR CATS ONLY  Done at first thing in the morning or late afternoon. 

Important information 

As I am on other websites and have regular returning clients from them

A booking can't be definite until you have booked in and paid .

There are always enquires and they dont all follow up and book /pay. Hence  I cannot hold the dates I am sorry.

The rate is in reflection to the cost of using Pawshake with their 19%  deduction per booking.

I can do a discount for 2 week long stays or longer but the app still takes off the same amount me.

DOG WALKING

I can do one off's if you desperately need help .

I can do one walk every  week at the least.,being a permanent situation 

 I have found dog relationship is built on respect and trust from both sides. This develops our bond to ensure safety with recall and playing nicely.

All dogs have their quirks and  limits. With  understanding it, helps them all to play and relax .

Thanks for reading and considering me

Carmen