Ben

Post-grad Couple Keen To Walk Dogs

St johns
4 times favorited
1 recurring guest
Usually responds within one day
3y ago
Last activity
<6h
Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 NZD for each additional pet
40 NZD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Ben is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Ben

We (Ben and Bree) are PhD students at the University of Auckland studying biology and environmental science. An active couple, we go out and about either in town running and biking or further afield climbing and hiking. We share an affinity for all animals and miss being able to keep our own.

Bree grew on a farm with her own horses, dogs, and cats and has extensive experience training horses and living with dogs. Ben also has experience owning dogs and has leapt at many opportunities to look after flat mates’ pets such as run/walking dogs and helping with cats and smaller pets.

Being unable to keep a pet our flat means we are eager to offer pet care services to others' and treat them as we would our own.

We are happy to share pet-care and dog walking responsibilities as a team; we frequent numerous parks and reserves around our home range in St Johns and are very familiar with the area and etiquette. We can probably walk at or near the beaches (while respecting the Waitakere rahui, of course) on weekends if your dog prefers a more extensive walk. Also, we are able to pick-up and drop-off within the Eastern Suburbs during normal work hours of the week as our schedules are flexible. We're both avid runners so rest assured, your pet will come back tuckered out!

Ben's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 NZD for each additional pet
40 NZD
/walk

Ben also offers

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 Walking
Amanda, 2020-01-31

So glad we have got Ben to help us with regular exercise for our energetic rescue dog Lily on the occasional days we find it hard to fit in.

He is great to deal with and quickly gained our and Lily’s trust. Thank you!

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Dog Walking
Trudy, 2020-01-22

Was not sure what to expect but Ben was amazing. I was recovering from eye surgery and could not walk Bert (dog). Bert is now madly in love with Ben after daily walks. Ben was flexible, reliable and wonderful with Bert who is a rescue with manners that sometimes are less than ideal.

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Specific Skills

I speak English & Spanish
< 5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
  • Horse training and teaching riding lessons, Pony Club and 4-H, animal nutrition
  • Extensive knowledge of Auckland area and park system

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Ben

Ben

Post-grad Couple Keen To Walk Dogs

St johns
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 NZD for each additional pet
40 NZD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Ben is currently not available to accept new requests.

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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