Dog Sitters in Rathfarnham

Our dog Scarlett loves it here. It's such a relief to know she's so well taken care of. The girls really love dogs and they make sure she gets plenty of exercise, stimulation and attention. 10/10

The owners are have taken great care of our cat Monica several times. We always come back to a very relaxed and happy cat. They share photos & videos daily, and provide timely updates of her. We will definitely hire them again and 100% recommend!

The care service is highly recommended! I left my dog Roma during my holidays and I can tell she was very well taken care of. I will definitely leave her again with them.

Will hire their service again, that's for sure! Our little dog came back home super happy and the service was fantastic!

We have been using pet sitters for the past 5 months or so a few times a week and they have been brilliant. Jessica our main sitter is outstanding and really looks after the dogs so well. We had an issue this week whilst on holidays abroad. A family member suddenly was unable to mind our pets and this happened while we were away. We rang Mike and he immediately at no notice at all sorted a live in sitter for the last few days of our holiday. James came to the house and took over and we couldn’t be happier with the care he gave. We are so grateful for this wonderful service. We would be lost without Mike and his team 🙌🙌

An absolutely brilliant service. Mike was very professional and thorough when looking after my 2 cats during my time away. From the very first "meet and greet" session, all my previous concerns disappeared. I really appreciated the daily photos and updates as well, a complete peace of mind from start to finish. Honestly cannot recommend them enough, superb job from the whole team. - Alex P.S. Alisa and Luna say hi

Amazing service! We had Valeria staying with our three dogs for just over a week and she treated them so well. They were really happy and relaxed when we came home after our trip. She communicated any concerns with us and sent us regular updates! We will be using this service again in the future. It's a great feeling knowing your pets are taken care of while you're not home.

I was nervous of the idea of using a Petsitter as we have typically relied on family previously. From the initial enquiry call from Mike, I was instantly relieved we had another option for our two dogs, one being reactive, kennels just isn’t an option. From the initial video call with our sitter, Chrissy, to get to know her, we knew our dogs were in really safe and capable hands. From the moment she walked in the door our dogs liked her. She took the time to ask about their habits and routines and what they liked. Sending photos and updates several times throughout the weekend where they looked lovely and relaxed. As a bonus our house was also looked after while we were gone. We couldn’t recommend this service enough and Chrissy for being brilliant! 100% recommend and will be using again, thank you for taking care of Scout and Pepper!

Very happy with the service we received. Davi the sitter kept in contact with us throughout the 9 days. Cats looked happy, healthy and importantly relaxed on our return. Davi sent us videos so we could see them and see that they were relaxed while we were away. This was our first time using Pet Sitters Ireland and we will definitely book again when the need arises. A real sense of relief to know out beloved pets are safe and in good hands.

Amazing service! Our little dachshund Daphne is nervous of strangers so we were extremely anxious to leave her while we got married. Michael the owner is so lovely and friendly, he really put us at ease and arranged everything for us. Daphne stayed with Paul & Jane who looked after her like she was their own dog. She settled in so well with Paul & Jane, it shows how gentle and caring they are towards animals. We got regular updates and they even travelled to our wedding ceremony so Daphne could be part of the day. It was so wonderful to have her there. We cannot thank you all enough for everything you have done for us and Daphne. We wouldn't hesitate to leave Daphne in your care again. We will be highly recommending you to everyone we know.

I had a wonderful pet sitter called Emilia. She was absolutely fantastic so kind to my cat Ozzie. She did an amazing job and is a credit to the company. In the run up to organising my trip the owner Mike and anyone I spoke to in the office were so nice and helpful. I am always nervous to leave my cat as he is an older cat but I wouldn’t trust him with anyone else. I got updates and photos and felt totally at ease that he had the best care. Great service Great people ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Highly recommend using pet sitters. They are very professional and responsible. Furthermore the open communication is excellent . I felt very comfortable leaving my two rescue dogs in their care. The pictures and updates were wonderful to receive. Thank you so much for the incredible service you and your team provide.

My dachshund Danann took part in the Nose of Tralee 2024 as the Kildare Nose and it’s been the most fun experience! Kate from Pet Sitters is a pleasure to work with and sent us out some lovely treats and a beautiful sash for Danann to campaign in! We had so much fun making videos, taking pictures and writing up a blog for Danann during and in the run up to the final of the competition! Kate kept the excitement and going for all of the Noses from beginning to end of the process! We had so much craic and would definitely recommend that our dog/cat loving pals apply next year!

Would strongly discourage using this service. I had a ‘meet and greet’ with a sitter who was booked to come and look after my pet. I didn’t hear from her on the day she was supposed to come nor was a pet care journal entry completed. I text to see if she had any issues and received no response. On the following day she contacted me directly to ask if her boyfriend could use my parking space when ‘they’ came over to walk my dog. I asked her again how was he previous visit as I hadn’t heard anything. She proceeds to tell me she never came because she had to go away and gave me the name of the girl who came in her place. I was not informed by anybody at the company that a stranger I had never met had been given the key code and access to my property. They had gone in and taken my dog out without me knowing and ever having met him. They had no instructions as to what he needs, where his lead etc. And food were. It was absolutely horrendous to think of a stranger entering your home and taking your dog out without your permission, never mind how stressful this would be for the dog. The manager eventually ‘text’ me an apology and said he had not thought to inform me that the sitter I had paid for was not available and he had supplied access instructions to another person without my knowledge/consent. I would not trust this service again. Have had to change my door code as I have no idea how many people know my access details now.

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Chewy is our little Chihuahua and with us travelling often, there is no better care than Rose and the team from Outpaws. They give him love and cuddles just the way he likes it. We are so grateful for them, looking after Chewy as if he is their own. Thank you girls, it is always a pleasure making use of your services..and thank you for loving Chewy…🐶

Laoise and the Outpaws team have walked our dog Ted several times when we have been on holiday as he has been staying with family in the area that they cover. They have always been so accommodating of dates and times and his stubborn ways! We really appreciate the updates and photos they give from his walks so that we can see how he is while we’re away. He’s always delighted and well cared for. I wish we lived closer so that we could use them for regular walks but look forward to using them again next time we are away.

Our dogs love OUTPAWS!!! We’ve had the pleasure of Rose and Georgia looking after them over the past two years, on separate occasions, and the peace of mind it has given us has been enormous. We’ve been able to go on holidays knowing they are getting superb care, attention and stimulation. We took great comfort from our initial conversations with Laoise, where we immediately knew we’d connected with someone we would trust with the most precious members of the family. Our subsequent meetings with Rose and Georgia confirmed our instincts that this is not only a highly professional business but is a business where the doggies are front and centre of all aspects of the fantastic service provided. We have no hesitation in recommending Laoise and her wonderful team to anyone who needs someone to move into their home to look after their doggies. And the doggies endorse this with their top paw marks too.

Moved to Ireland back in October and found Laoise and her team. Can't say enough good things about them! Remy doesn't do well with kennels, so having someone come stay at the house with him was very appealing. Best idea ever! Georgia has stayed with him twice now; both times for a week. We can really tell she loves animals and Remy obviously enjoys spending time with her. What I appreciate the most are the videos and pics we receive multiple times a day showing Remy living his best life on walks, playing ball, or napping because he's worn out from all the walks and ball. Remy is cherished member of our family and it warms my heart to be able to leave him with someone that shows him as much love as we do!

We had a fantastic experience with OUTPAWS a few weeks ago. Our dog Bailey was minded by the lovely Georgia for a week while we were away. We met Georgia in advance and she was very friendly and clearly experienced in minding animals. We felt very safe and secure with her minding Bailey and got lots of great updates throughout the week. Bailey looked happy and was brought on lots of walks. We will definitely be using OUTPAWS again. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Louise runs a very supportive, caring business for dog owners and her amazing team. We have contacted Louise on four occasions in the last 7 months and each time has been a great success, Noodles is cared for in her own surroundings and we are sent daily reports of Noodles walks, including cuddle time - all of the team are studying veterinary care so we also feel secure knowing that she is cared for by genuine animal lovers. Louise is incredibly efficient and makes arrangement by WhatsApp and payment easy - we would be lost without them!

Laoise is the most capable and loving dog walker we’ve ever used. Our vizsla Amber rushes to the door when she hears her car pull up and is buzzing with excitement trying to tell us about her run and swim when she comes back and soon flops on the couch from tiredness. Laoise has made our move to Dublin a few years ago manageable by helping us with Amber.

Thanks for all your hard work and patience with Kobe! He adores you all and we are definitely reaping the benefits of all the hard work you guys put into making him a better pup! Amazing service and we look forward to working with you next year

We've been using Outpaws for a few months now and I am delighted with the service. Laoise and the team are really professional and easy to work with. We confirm our walking schedule each Sunday, which gives me the flexibility I need with my new hybrid work schedule. Communication is great, so we know who is coming when, and I get photos throughout Pudding's play in the park. I feel like the team care about my pup as much as I do, and trust them to take care of her during her hour-long outing. She comes home happy and tired, ready to nap through my afternoon Zoom calls. This has made the return to the office so much easier for me, as I know Pudds is having a great day even when I'm gone and she's a much easier office-mate when I'm WFH. Her schedule isn't disrupted no matter what my work day looks like thanks to the Outpaws team.

Nemo has been with laoise 4 years …. She is so kind and Nemo loves going there. We would be lost without her … she treats Nemo as her own …. Thank you orla and Nemo

Jonathan is absolutely amazing with Daisy , she goes in and doesn't even look back , frequent updates videos and pics , thank you

I have used Jonathan's dog minding services several times. We were very nervous to leave our puppy (who was 6 months old the first time) with a dog minder but Jonathan was great. We did a meet and greet a few weeks beforehand and it was obvious Jonathan genuinely loves dogs and our puppy was going to be in safe and experienced hands. Jonathan is really responsive and always kept us updated with photos and videos. I have referred Jonathan to my friends and family several times. He's brilliant.

Can't recommend Jonathan and Puppers Paradise enough. Going to doggie daycare with him has really helped our rescue gain confidence and get comfortable around other dogs. Jonathan is patient, reliable and flexible and an excellent communicator even sending through lovely videos of our dog playing with his new friends. The best thing is you can tell that he really cares about the dogs he minds

From the very 1st time that Pablo (mini dachshund puppy) went to Jonathan’s home for Daycare, he was completely at ease. It was very clear from conversation with Jonathan that he has an abundance of knowledge & a genuine passion for dogs. He has sent me videos at intervals throughout the day of Pablo at play with the other dogs & it was very obvious that Pablo was having a really great time! Pablo has been in Jonathan’s care quite a number of times to date & he is always very relaxed & happy when I collect him.

Bruno had his first night away from us at Puppers Paradise with Jonathan. A home from home environment. We received photos and video updates of the fun Bruno was having with all the dogs which was very reassuring to us. We were truly able to relax knowing he was in Jonathan's care.

My dog has been going here for years. She loves Jonathan and he brings out the best in her. It"s a home from home for her. I much prefer Pupper's Paradise to other kennels that I have used over the years because my dog is so well treated here. I have no hesitation in recommending this business.

Jonathan is one of the very few people that I would trust my dogs with. He has minded them for me on numerous occasions and they always have a great time.

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I took a tricks course with Rachel aka the Fairy Dogmother and both myself and my puppy Moka had a lot of fun. It opened up to new challenges as puppies are still very easily distracted but Rachel and Johnathan were so helpful and patient, already by the second class the improvement was huge and by the end of the course my dog was able to do many tricks and be very focused on me and obedient. It's a great way to improve the bond with your dog and also it really tires them out mentally. My dog was sleeping for 4-5 hours every time we were back from class! Highly recommended!

Rachel did 3 one-to-one puppy training sessions with Bruno and she was absolutely amazing. She really knows her stuff when it comes to dog training and also gets to know your dog and what she thinks they need. We worked on various commands, learning to sit nicely and recall. She also sends you detailed notes after each session which is super helpful. I would highly recommend Rachel for dog training, she was super kind to Bruno and you can see her love for dogs!

My dog Charlie has stayed with Rachel a few times. He loves it & runs to Rachel when I drop him off. Rachel is great at keeping me updated on how Charlie is doing. When I collect him & bring him home, there are no behavioural issues after leaving him for a while, a sure sign he’s had a happy & contented stay. I’m delighted I found Rachel to take care of Charlie, & would highly recommend her.

Rachel is absolutely fantastic. I couldn’t think of anyone better to leave my dog Arlo with. I first did the reliable recall training 4 week course with Rachel and Jonathan. The class was great, things were explained so clearly. I then had Arlo boarding for 6 weeks with Rachel. I’ve never left my dog with anyone outside my family or had left him for such a long time. Rachel put me at ease from the moment I dropped Arlo off and she kept me regularly updated with Arlo throughout his stay - hikes, pool parties, outdoor play, birthday cake, woof club was just some of the fun Arlo had with Rachel and her gang! I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for training or boarding.

We had the most wonderful experience at Rachel’s tricks classes! She was so supportive of the fact that Theo can be anxious around other dogs. It was amazing to see his progress over the weeks and this was down to Rachel and Jonathan’s reassurance and support. We had so much fun learning new tricks and exploring different ways to expand these. I would highly recommend!

Rachel was amazing with helping our puppy with his recall. She had tons of great tips and gave us so much to work with. She really pays attention to the dogs personality and chooses techniques that work for them. Would highly recommend! Thank you so much Rachel!

I heard about Rachel from a good friend. I was going away for a long weekend and my initial sitter for my dog Charlie had fallen through so I had to find someone last minute and thankfully Rachel was available. Charlie has separation anxiety and the drop off to Rachel’s was very early Friday morning so Charlie wasn’t happy at all. However, I wasn’t worried because of the detail Rachel had taken to have me fill out a form with his likes and dislikes etc. She seemed very attentive and I realised this was the case when she sent me lots of photos and videos throughout the weekend to let me know he was getting on great. They did lots of outdoor activities which is brill. Rachel clearly adores dogs and is very gentle. I would not hesitate in having Charlie stay with her again and look forward to his next stay!

Rachel took in my little Poochon Obi for Woof Wednesday. She was recommended to me to help Obi with socialisation. Woof Wednesday is for small dogs. Obi attended during the summer of 2022. Every week she grew in confidence. Rachel was very attentive, watching out for her and sending photos of her little day ❤️ We had to give up Woof Wednesday after summer when we moved home. Location didn't suit anymore. I was so disappointed for Obi to give it up. She would have progressed even more had she stayed on. Obi goes on her holidays instead to Rachel's. She's well looked after and is among doggies her own size so it's not overwhelming for her. Rachel is so caring of every dog she takes in. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has a little dog who wants to make friends or gain confidence in socialisation. Thanks Rachel 👍 from Obi 🐕‍🦺

We have done 2 training classes with Rachel and her help and level of knowledge has been invaluable to us as we navigated life with our new puppy. Rachel is also doing one on one enrichment sessions with our other dog as he recovers from surgery and it is the highlight of his week. She always has new games and interesting ways to engage him without him over doing it physically. She has been an amazing help to our family and we would class her more as a friend now!

My 2 year old Cavapoo always has a great time with Rachel while dog boarding. She is always happy to see Rachel each time and comes home in great humour, which means I know she enjoyed her stay. Rachel also keeps me up to date with how she is doing by sending pictures and videos. I know she is safe and happy while staying with Rachel.

Our dog Mia stayed with Adrian for 2 weeks. She is home almost 2 wks. She came home a fit and happy dog. Adrian sent me photos and didn't mind keeping me up to date on Mia's stay with him. He collected and delivered Mia home. He's a very nice and interesting person and has a great understanding of dogs which is assuring. He's extremely punctual. We hope to have Mia stay with Adrian again soon.

Great service!!! Adrian looked after my golden doodle for 9 days and I was completely at ease the whole time. We were kept up to date with pictures and how my dog was getting on. I would highly recommend!! Thanks Adrian

Thank you so much for looking after my 2 little Maltese so well. They were beautifully groomed on their return to me and I was very happy with the care they received. I can highly recommend Little Delights pet boarding.

I highly recommend Little Delights for pet boarding. My dog Bella gets so excited everytime she sees Adrian! We really enjoy the at home boarding as our dog does much better in a home environment. He provides updates and photos which is so helpful for my peace of mind while away. From the moment we met Adrian at the complimentary meet and greet prior to her first stay I could tell she would be in good hands. You can tell he has an extensive knowledge of dogs and truly cares about their comfort and well being. The collection and drop off service is always prompt and very handy for organizing around travel. If you are looking for somewhere to board your dog in a home setting or someone to care for your animal Little Delights is a fantastic option!

I recently contacted Adrian for dog boarding. We had a meet and greet. Adrian is a lovely man and shows true passion for dogs/animals. Our dog Hugo stayed for 9 days with Adrian, I received photos and updates on Hugo while on holiday. This gave me peace of mind. I came home to a very happy boy. I highly recommend Adrian.. I am so happy that I have found someone I can trust to take care of my dog.

I left my dog and cat in Adrian’s care and he did a wonderful job looking after them both. The dog stayed with him while the cat remained at home. I was very happy with the updates and service and the animals were very well cared for. I would have no hesitation in recommending Adrian to mind your fur babies

Adrian has been looking after my 2 cats for the last few years. He gives such a fantastic service and it is great peace of mind knowing they are well looked after when I am away. He sends a text after his visit so I know they have been fed and everything is ok. I recommend Adrian and Little Delights if you are looking for a pet sitter!

Adrian provides an absolutely fantastic service, he is reliable and is so great with our dog, so great in fact she gets so excited when Adrian collects her! We have been using Adrian since we got our dog during covid, it’s very refreshing to know our dog is being looked after with such care when we are away. I could not recommend Adrian enough.

Adrian is excellent! He's been minding our pets for several years now and both our cat and dog are very comfortable with him. He's reliable and very trustworthy. We highly recommend Little Delights pet sitting and dog walking services.

I have been a client of Little Delights for 10 years and can highly recommend Adrian, the owner of the company. He is utterly reliable, trustworthy, he has a natural affinity with animals and has been a trusted minder of my little dog for 10 years. I would recommend Adrian without hesitation.

Áine takes my dog Sunny out for walks twice a week and she has been an absolute blessing - it's clear she cares deeply about the dogs she looks after and I know he's in such good hands. Áine is so conscientious and has always tried to accommodate me when I need her to take him on another day. I could not recommend Áine more highly, it's such peace of mind having her walk Sunny.

Aine took excellent care of our 3 dogs when we went on holidays for 2 weeks. The dogs all loved her instantly. She sent regular updates and photos which was brilliant for the kids who were really missing the dogs. Aine is a dog whisperer

I couldn’t recommend Aine any higher. She is incredible with our (very bold) boxer puppy, even teaching him commands on their walks (which has made my life so much easier). Anyone who has a boxer knows how full on they can be, especially when they’re little, but this stress has been significantly reduced with Aine giving us a hand 💛 …

If my dog could write this review, he would say Aine is absolutely paw-some. He goes bonkers when she arrives because he is so excited to see her, so that is the best review I could hope for from my dog. It’s four paws up and a million tail wags from Milo!

I have had a fantastic experience with Aine’s pet sitting and highly recommend her. She watched my two dogs in my home several times, and each time I work with her I’m impressed by her conscientiousness and care for my pups. One of my dogs is reactive to other dogs, and Aine asked all the right questions about her behavior and has handled it super professionally. She’s also very thoughtful about my home and leaves it in excellent condition, but most importantly I can tell she puts lots of love into her work and my dogs adore her. Thank you, Aine!

Aine walks my 2 dogs and has house sat twice. She is wonderful and my dogs absolutely love her! She has a gentle kind manner, has built a lovely natural connection with them and great understanding of their individual needs. Aine is professional, reliable and totally trustworthy with great communication skills. She is very knowledgeable too with lots of experience with many breed and personality types. Plus fully insured which to me is essential. I would not hesitate to recommend Aine, we feel so lucky to have found her!

Aine has been such a safe pair of hands for both our dogs for waking and for dog sitting. We have two dogs with very different (and unusual 🐕) personalities and Aine is well able for both of them. She really gives us peace of mind when we’re away on holidays …

Aine walked my dog 5 days a week during the month of December 2023. She is extremely professional, with great communication skills and very reliable. Toby really enjoyed his walks with her . She clearly has a love for animals and loves her job. I will definitely use Aine’s services again and would highly recommend her.

Highly recommend Aine from South Dublin Dog Walker for pet sitting - Aine has been minding our cats in our own home for over a year now whenever we go away - they absolutely love her and she has a natural talent for caring for animals 🐈🐟🦮 I would highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Aine is amazing with my dog Koda she takes care of him in her home, 2 full days per week, while I work a 12 hour shift so I know he is safe in her home and not alone in my house all day! Koda is always very well exercised with her dog and walked every day. He comes home wrecked and always runs in the door to her house each morning when I drop him off. He loves playing with her lurcher and it is great stimulation. She has also taken him on short notice for the entire weekend so I could enjoy Electric picnic. I would highly recommend Aine as a pet sitter and dog walker. she absolutely loves dogs and takes care of them like her own. She is highly reliable and will always try to accommodate me.

Arlo loves this place ! Goes most days and runs in and comes home exhausted from a great day she does have here with the staff and other dogs. I’d highly recommend people to use here. It’s a home away from home for your pets with a Piece of mind.

Left my dogs here for one week while on holiday they were very happy and looked well looked after when I collected them Karina seems like a lovely person from my experience and my dogs were happy and healthy when I arrived to collect them they were a bit smelly but that's sort of to be expected 🤣🤣🤣. Also got a few video updates and they looked extremely happy in them. Also one was extremely afraid of everything as we got her at 5months and I don't know what trama she experienced but was far more confident and relaxed coming home which was brilliant thank you so much guys 💖.

I left my dog here a few weeks ago and I’ve only got around to leaving a review Now. I left my dog in fidos and went away for two weeks and when i came back to collect my dog, it was skin and bone and the dog was fearful and I left lots of food for the dog and no food was returned and the dog was certainly not getting it. I would advise anyone thinking of leaving their dog here to think again and try to leave your dog with a relative or neighbour that likes dogs. Please don’t leave your dog here.!!!

Left our cat here for 1 week, His second time here (Now a new place ‘ Fidos4eva Kennels’) Very well looked after and Kerina & her husband Emmet are an absolute asset to this place. Really caring and kind animal people. Rang me to check in about our cat, ( who is fussy) very easy to reach by WhatsApp - I’m sorry about peoples past experiences with the previous place but I wish the absolute best for Kerina & Emmet with Fidos as our cat was really well looked after by them 🫶🏻🫶🏻

This is P&E Kennels rebranded (see #justicefornova) I boarded my dog there when it was P&E and filled in my phone details for contact in case of a problem for my dog. I recently was added to a fundraising whatsapp group by the owner, in which my phone details could be viewed by hundreds of strangers. I did not consent to my details being used. In terms of boarding kennels, my dog came home to us uninjured but frightened and reactive towards strange dogs. I would never send her there again.

*Edit* They've since rebranded AGAIN to "Fidos4eva Kennels" DO NOT leave your dogs here. DO NOT. I don't usually write reviews, but it's best to never leave your dogs here. Also, finding out that this is " P&E " rebranded, from the reviews solidifies everything. Don't bring your pets here.

Went and viewed hotel for pets and the kennels was spotless had my 2 dogs stay for 3 days and the dogs were well cared for paddy collected and dropped them back which was great service. Thanks kerina and paddy highly recommend to friends/ family!

This seems to be an attempt at rebranding by P&E Boarding Kennels following their previous scandal. I would suggest anyone leaving a dog here does a quick google search and match the address and business owners because it seems to be no more than an attempt to change the name after the dust settled and the adverse publicity died down.

Brilliant excellent service i have been using hotel for pets for the last 4 years would highly recommend

Paddy provides a great service for my two dogs. They are both always delighted to go in and they really enjoy the social aspects with other dogs. highly recommended.