FAQ
Please see the information below which should answer any questions you may have. If you would like more information, please contact me or feel free to book me for a free consultation.
General Information
You can make a booking on the following page for a dog-walk, or contact me directly for a house-visit.
Joes Happy Tails offers the following services:
– Dog walking
Give your dog some 1 on 1 time with our solo weekday walk. Includes pick up and drop off to your home and a minimum of 45 minute walk.
We aim to pick up and drop off dogs within 15 minutes of walk start and end time.
If pick up/drop off time is reduced or extended the walk time may be adjusted, but your dog will always receive a full 45 minute walk!
All new customers must have a consultation meeting before booking pet services. You can book a consultation here.
– House-visit
A 30 minute check in on your dog for a quick pee, some play and all the tummy rubs!
If we are unable to arrive at your specified time due to traffic or unforseen circumstances, your dog will always still receive a full 30 minute visit.
All new customers must have a consultation meeting before booking pet services. You can book a consultation here.
– House-sitting
I will will stay at your home while you are away to care for your pets and keep an eye on your home.
House sitting is a perfect choice for pets that prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home.
With house sitting, your house will be lived-in and far more secure than an empty home.
You can see my availability for house-sitting here.
All new customers must have a consultation meeting before booking pet services. You can book a consultation here.
I am based in Bishopstown, Cork. I serve Bishopstown and the surrounding areas. If you are unsure if you are within my service-area, feel free to contact me and we can see if it is a good fit.
Dog-Walking Details
Every dog is different but generally speaking, your dog will receive at least a 45 minute long dog-walk.
If pick up/drop off time is reduced or extended the walk time may be adjusted, but your dog will always receive a full 45 minute walk.
Not currently. I generally only walk a maximum of two dogs at once. But watch this space.
I love to take photos of your dog while they are out and about and happily exploring on their walk. I usually take some and share with the owner. See Joes happy Tails on Instagram to see some of my latest adventures!
I am happy to walk your dog in the rain! I always keep a couple of towels handy as well, so your dog can be dried-down after our walk. But of course, there are other considerations – if you don’t like a wet dog coming home, or your dog is just not keen on walking when it is wet, that is perfectly fine too!
I ask that any cancellations are made at least 30 minutes before the scheduled dog-walk or there is a late-cancellation fee of €10.
Pricing and Payment
– Dog walking: €18 (+€3 for each additional dog)
– House-visit: €18 (+€3 for each additional dog)
– House-sitting: €50 per night
It is recommended new customers have a free consultation meeting before booking pet services. You can book a consultation here.
Payment can be made via Revolut or via bank-draft. I am flexible on payment, it can be on a walk-by-walk basis, weekly, or monthly.
Safety and Trust
I use secured leashes while in public, un-gated parks or on roads. I make sure to avoid any hazardous, or stressful environments or situations with your dog.
Yes, I am insured through petbusinessinsurance.ie.
Client Communication
I love to take photos of your dog while they are out and about and happily exploring on their walk. I usually take some and share with the owner. See Joes happy Tails on Instagram to see some of my latest adventures!
If you are a new customer, you can either reach me by the form on this page, or you can make a booking for a free consultation and we can talk further in person.
Once we are up and running, I prefer to communicate via WhatsApp, or sometimes via Instagram if I am sharing photos of your dog with you (with your permission of course).
Policies and Procedures
I ask that any cancellations are made at least 30 minutes before the scheduled dog-walk or there is a late-cancellation fee of €10 as outlined in our terms and conditions page.
Additional Services
If you want your dog to be paired with a buddy to walk with, I will do my best to accommodate. In regards to larger group-walks, I don’t offer this service due to limitations surrounding transport.
Terms & Conditions
Yes, please review our terms & conditions.
Book a dog-walk today!
Dogs new to Joes Happy Tails will need to book through the page below and provide some basic details. Prices available upon receipt of further information. Click below to get started!
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