Marcus

Experienced dog carer

Menston
1 time favorited
Last contacted 7 days ago
Lives with 1 dog and 1 cat
Lives with Rottweiler Luna
1w ago
Last activity
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
15 GBP for each additional pet
25 GBP
/day
All services and rates

Unavailable

Marcus is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Marcus

Going away and need someone to look after your animal companion?

Finding the right person to trust looking after your best friend whilst you're away is tough, I get it. I'm here to help provide the confidence that your precious companion will be in safe and capable hands whilst you are away. 

I have previously used this website myself to find someone to look after my 5 month old puppy (Luna) as I couldn't bear the thought of her staying in a Kennel. I'm sure we share this same sentiment if you are looking on this website :) 


About me:

Having grown up surrounded by dogs, I've nurtured a deep appreciation and love for all animals. My heart actually melts whenever I come across other dogs, I always find myself stopping to chat to the owner to ask if I can pet them!

I used to live on a farm and have grown up with all sorts of dogs, including Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Daschunds, Mutts and everything in between, I love them all. 

My girlfriend & I currently have a 5-month old Rottweiler (Luna) who is our entire World - we are the type of people to treat our pets like children and she was even sleeping with us in our bed until recently (she is a bit too big now, but sleeps in her own bed next to us). 

As well as our puppy we also look after our 2-year old cat (Nida) who is a rescue. They both get on great, Nida's maternal instinct kicked in when we brought Luna home, which was so cute to see. They will often play together and sit patiently side-by-side when we give them treats. 

Over the years I have done research on best practise for looking after and caring for dogs, I also take a particular interest in dog training and would be happy to provide those services too, if you would like. 

Luna (our 5-month old puppy) currently knows: sit, stay, down, roll-over, spin, bow, paw, come, next to me (sits next to me), middle (sit between legs), heel, leave it, drop it, fetch, look (at my eyes), where's mommy (goes to mummy), where's daddy (goes to daddy). She also loves when I place a treat somewhere and has to solve a problem to get it. 

She is full of love and very social with other dogs and people and she will love the ability to have a sleep over or spend time with another friend. 

I understand the importance of providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for your pets. I take pride in offering personalised care that suits each dog's unique needs, ensuring they receive the attention, exercise, and mental stimulation they deserve.

Beyond caring for your dog's physical well-being, I'm dedicated to building a bond with your pet based on trust, love, and companionship. I'll treat your dog as if they were my own, showering them with affection and ensuring their happiness during their time with me.

When entrusting your pet to my care, you can expect:

  • Regular exercise and mental stimulation tailored to your dog's needs
  • Timely meals and medication administration (if applicable)
  • Consistent communication and updates on your pet's activities
  • A clean and comfortable environment for your dog to rest and play
  • Plenty of love and attention
  • Dog / obedience training, if you wish included in any booking
  • Services available:

    Dog Boarding / Doggy Daycare

    • I will only take dogs from the same household, to ensure I can give your animals my full attention
    • Up to 2 hours of 'outside time' which can include walking on and off leash.
    • Administration of any medication, if required
    • A cosy bed to sleep in - see pictures (or feel free to bring their own) 
    • A friend to play with - our puppy Luna 
    • Any training as required 
    • Drop-off & collection available, subject to expenses.
    • Dog Walking

      • 30, 60 or 90 minute walks (solo, to give your pet my full attention) 
      • Supervised off-lead time if required, I also have access to fenced area we can use for any training if required or to test off-lead comfort level
      • Training and support to help dogs to walk on lead without pulling and encouragement of positive behaviour to other dogs via positive reinforcement (treats!). 
      • Drop-off & collection available, subject to expenses. 
      • Do note that any animal must be fully vaccinated to ensure everyone safety. I am happy to accept up to 2 dogs from the same household, but will never accept multiple bookings from different households on the same day.

        Marcus's services

        At the sitter's home

        Doggy Day Care
        Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
        15 GBP for each additional pet
        25 GBP
        /day
        Dog boarding
        Overnight stay at the sitter's home
        20 GBP for each additional pet
        30 GBP
        /night

        At your home

        Dog Walking
        An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
        10 GBP for each additional pet
        15 GBP
        /walk

        Marcus also offers

        Dog training
        Grooming
        Pick up / drop off

        Cancellation policy: Moderate

        Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days 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

        Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

        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.

        Reviews

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        Dog boarding
        Olive, 2024-08-27

        Really fantastic service ! Our cockapoo was totally spoilt with Marcus

        Would highly recommend and will definitely use again

        Marcus kept in touch with photos and messages whilst we were away !

        Thanks again 🙏🏽

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        Dog boarding
        Josephine, 2024-08-14

        Having never left our dog with anyone before, we were slightly apprehensive. We needn’t have been! From the moment we met Marcus and Harley, it was clear how genuine, caring and kind they are. They have taken such wonderful care of our dog and have treated her as their own, giving her so much love and attention. We received daily video and picture updates and could see how settled and happy she was in their loving care. I would highly recommend Marcus and Harley to anyone who is looking for the best care for their pet, and we will only be using them in future for our precious girl. Thank you so much and look forward to seeing you again!

        Availability

        Marcus's Pets

        Luna
        Rottweiler
        Nida
        Cat

        About Marcus's Home

        Accepted pets

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

        Marcus's home

        An apartment
        A large outdoor area
        Has no kids

        Walking areas

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

        Skills

        Specific Skills

        I speak English & French
        +5 years of experience
        Familiar with dog training techniques

        Experience with

        Rescuing pets

        Stats

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        Marcus

        Marcus

        Experienced dog carer

        Menston
        Doggy day care
        Daytime care, at the sitter's home
        15 GBP for each additional pet
        25 GBP
        /day
        All services and rates

        Unavailable

        Marcus is currently not available to accept new requests.

        Cancellation policy: Moderate

        Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days 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

        Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

        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.

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