What value would put on knowing your dog is
having as great a time on their holiday as you are on yours? Recently I had
three terrific dogs stay with me – Leo,
Audrey and Max – and they had the time of their lives. So I thought I
would share the comments from the three respective owners which of themselves
create a vivid picture of the care your canine will receive. (scroll all the way down for many pictures)
My 2 year old Labradoodle, Leo, has been a
regular 'guest' of Maralyn's ever since he was a young puppy.
What makes Maralyn the 'Perfect Petsitter'
from Leo's doggy perspective? He gets to stay in a wonderful home environment
with a carer who is both wonderfully caring and affectionate - whilst at the
same time reinforcing rules of good doggy behaviour that ensures a consistent
approach to training. The fact that Maralyn only ever has 2 or 3 dogs at a time
means that each stay Leo gets to make new friends, or reconnect with old mates,
but he still gets the personal touch that a big kennel environment cannot
provide. On top of this, he gets a fantastic vacation - romping on the
beautiful beaches of the lovely Central Coast.
What makes Maralyn the Perfect Petsitter
from my - the owner's - perspective? I am always 100% confident that Leo is
going to be well cared for in every way. I get a daily 'map my dog walk' and
fantastic photos (Maralyn has a great eye!) so that I can follow his daily
adventures. I know he's being fed and exercised properly, as he always returns
in top health! Maralyn always goes the extra mile - showering the dogs
every time they've been to the beach or get muddy, administering medication
when needed, and even taking him to the vet when concerned.
She's also always demonstrated great
flexibility with short notice bookings or date changes.
Maralyn 'perfectly' combines a highly
professional approach with an incredible personal, caring touch (with both dogs
& their owners!) I can't recommend her highly enough.
Gina, North Balgowlah. Leo>
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| Leo loves watching the TV but prefers cartoons, here The Lion King! |
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Our 7 month old Lagotto, Max, has just
returned from a week's holiday with Maralyn Nash at Perfect Pet Sitters. Before
leaving Max's for his very first stay away from home we did some extensive
research.
We can't praise Maralyn's care of Max
highly enough. A unique point of difference with her service are the daily
walks she takes her dogs to the beautiful beaches near her house as well as the
detailed daily emails (aka journals) she sends with photos of what the dogs are
doing on their 'holiday'.
The emails were not only entertaining but
they also kept us right up to date on all of Max's holiday adventures with new
found friends.
We are delighted to have found such a
professional and friendly pet setting service.
Dorothy and Paul, Sydney. Max>
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| example of one of our beach walks |
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Hi Maralyn,
I just wanted to say a big thank you for
taking such good care of my Audrey again!
She has settled straight back in to her
Wollstonecraft life and is her usual happy self! Her foot is still going strong
with no sign of a limp!
It's such a relief to be able to go away
and know she is being so well looked after.
Thank you again.
Lucy
- Wollstonecraft. Audrey>
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| Dear little Audrey, her tail never stops wagging! |
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The above three lovely dogs above were here at the same time. Leo (a Labradoodle) & Audrey (a Spaniel) are
both ‘regulars’. For Max (a Lagotto
Romango) as it was going to be his very first stay away
from home his owners sensibly brought him along beforehand for a pre-stay visit to check out what's on offer.
Familiarisation
visits act as reassurance for new clients when they and their dogs come along for a meet and greet and they can see the set up before making a booking.
Max enjoyed his visit, exploring the
house and garden. I could already see he had heaps of personality yet was also mature for his 7 months - with excellent recall. Before they returned home I took him and his family to one of the wonderful local beaches for a fun walk.
So young or old, new client or regular guest, here’s why your perfect dog loves staying
with Perfect Pet Sitter.
DAILY OUTINGS TO AMAZING PLACES
Exercise is included daily and is a minimum
45 min highly active session – but often well over an hour, depending upon
where we go and the weather.
All our walks are off leash and either at
the beach or local walks by Brisbane water, so if your dog is a water baby they
will be in their element.
DAILY ‘PUPDATES’ ABOUT YOUR CANINES
‘DOGSCAPES’!
Each day of a guest dogs stay the owners receive a detailed ‘pupdate’. This comprehensive daily report includes entertaining tales all about your dog including:-
- Full and descriptive notes of what your dog has
done that day
- A print screen of a GPS map showing
- Where the walk took place
- How long we were out
- The precise route taken
- Photos so you can envision the fun and
games your canine is having
ENRICHMENT AND PLAY AT HOME
Your dog lives in the house and enjoys play
times when at home. Games such as ‘find it’ are a great favourite –a terrific
game as encourages dogs to use their nose and brain. Dogs are shown a snorting piggie or other toy
and have to wait whilst it’s hidden. Then it’s ‘FIND IT! and all sorts of
mayhem and fun ensures as they scour the house looking for the quarry. Once they learn how to play this the hiding
places get progressively more challenging.
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| Stage one of 'Find it!' - squeak the toy then hide... |
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| Stage two of 'Find it!' the hunt is on.. |
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| Play in the garden, Max bringing up the rear |
GOOD MANNERS COME FREE OF CHARGE!
A number of clients have found their dogs
return home not just calmer – but better behaved than before their stay. Whilst
there is no formal training plan here, this comes about as I include good
manners training by default. What does good manners training mean? Helping
those doggies unfamiliar with important basics to learn to :
- sit and wait for their food until called -
no rushing the bowl.
- wait until humans have gone through doors
first (not barge through doors ahead of people)
- wait for permission/ invitation before joing me on the sofa (only if they’re allowed on your sofa at home).
- be quiet. After an initial alarm bark at a
noise, barking is discouraged
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
Three is the maximum I will take for my
live-in care. I know most of my doggies guests and work out stays according to
ensure doggie guests will be a good mix. Three is great for canine company on
tap and the guests quickly make a mini pack - having fun and interacting on
walks and at home.
So when you can’t be there, Perfect Pet Sitter really is the
best best care anywhere!
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| Leo, Max & Audrey: on their way to Copacabana Lagoon and beach |
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| Leo & Max majoring in cuteness |
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| Back of the car about to go home, but treat time first! |
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| Audrey: 'come on boys, keep up!' |
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| Max and Audrey couldn't get enough of swimming & being in the water, but Leo only ever wades in! |
