Experienced full-time dog walker while you're at work/away. Qualified dog trainer. Home visits to look after animals/birds/fish/plants while you're on holiday.

Hi, my name is Julia.

I set up Paws Pet Care in 2014 to meet the growing demand for dog walkers that is a reflection of our busy lifestyles and many people struggling to find time to walk their dogs.

Dogs ideally need to go for a walk at least once a day. If your dog is a sociable, vaccinated, desexed dog, I can collect him/her and take him/her to an off-lead park with up to 3 other social dogs where they can run around and play with each other and with me, sniff, fetch toys - whatever they love to do for at least 45 minutes and then get dropped home. I charge $25 for this service.
I call the dogs to me many times on these walks and reward them with treats when they come. Even the dogs who are slow to start with soon speed up when they see the others getting treats. Many of my clients have thanked me for improving their dogs recall (see testimonials on my website).

If your dog needs one-to-one time or on-lead walks, these are $25 for 30 mins or $40 per hour.

When I walk dogs, I work hard to engage them and keep their focus on me by playing and interacting with them almost constantly (unless I've invited them to go off and play with other dogs or sniff for a bit where I will supervise but give them freedom and space they need too) which gives them a fun experience and reinforces that the human initiates all good things and therefore is to be listened to at all times.

Dogs who do not get enough mental or physical exercise often resort to unwanted doggy behaviours such as chewing, digging and barking to alleviate their boredom and frustration.

Giving your dog the opportunity to get out and have a good walk/run while you're at work/away will make him/her, and You, feel so much better.

I have an honours degree in psychology with a special interest in dog behaviour and have 20+ years experience working as a vet nurse, at an animal shelter in London, and have volunteered at dog kennels, dog training clubs and for over 10 years for the Cinnamon Trust as a dog walker for people who are unable to walk their dogs due to illness/disability.

I am a member of two dog training clubs where I train my kelpie, Fletcher. I currently volunteer dog walk as often as possible at Animal Protection Society's dog shelter.

Much of my spare time is spent learning about dog behaviour and training techniques and I use positive reward-based training.
I have recently completed three online dog training and behaviour courses given by Dr Ian Dunbar (veterinary behaviourist ).

I cover suburbs within an 8km radius of Leeming (if you live in a bordering suburb, a travel surcharge may apply) - details on website.

HOME VISITS
While you're away, I can look after your pets and plants. $25/30mins, $40/60mins.

I have a current police clearance, references and specialist insurance.

Please check my website for more info.