Christopher

Will care for your pet as if my own.

Matakana
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Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
25 NZD for each additional pet
50 NZD
/day
All services and rates

About Christopher

Hi and thank you for looking at my profile. I moved to Matakana with my wife and our West Highland Terrier in 2020 to escape the Auckland inner city. We now live on a large section down a long drive and have a little slice of paradise. I quit my corporate job in May 2022 to complete oversight on the renovation of our house. Now that project is completed I have thought about how I could be involved in the community with the bonus of doing something I am passionate about. Sadly our westie died in March this year at the ripe old age of 16. I now get to "babysit" my two fur grandbabies, both rescue dogs, on a regular basis. While we are not ready to get another pet of our own yet I get great satisfaction in caring for animals. I love how they all have their own unique personality that you get to know after a day or so. I have fostered many cats and a few dogs aside form my Grandparenting duties. I also have experience looking after horses. My wife is a registered nurse and devoted animal welfare advocate. 

Christopher's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
25 NZD for each additional pet
50 NZD
/day
Dog Boarding
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
35 NZD for each additional pet
55 NZD
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
20 NZD for each additional pet
30 NZD
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
40 NZD
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
80 NZD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
70 NZD
/day

Christopher 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
Kerry, 2024-04-18

Amba had a great time with Chris. She was very relaxed and I felt confident that she was being looked after very well.

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Dog Boarding
Delwyn, 2024-04-17

Chris and partner were so lovely. From the moment we made first contact with Chris until we went to collect our dog Douglas, Chris was so easy to talk to and committed to ensuring we felt at ease and keeping in touch.

Douglas obviously loved his stay with them because he ate well (he usually won’t eat if feeling at all anxious) and so it was such a relief to know that he was happy, as we were busy with other things. Chris also txt during that time to reassure us.

I’d definitely recommend Chris and would be very happy for Douglas to stay with them again :)

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Availability

About Christopher's Home

Accepted pets

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

Christopher's home

A large outdoor area
Has no kids
24/7 supervision
Emergency transport

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Beach & Country side

Skills

Specific Skills

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

Experience with

Rescuing pets

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Christopher

Christopher

Will care for your pet as if my own.

Matakana
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
25 NZD for each additional pet
50 NZD
/day
All services and rates
Contact Christopher

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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