I’m looking for a non-smoking, mature person(s). Preferably a retiree or professional. Must love dogs! We have a family wedding to attend and need somebody/couple (no children or pets), availability 21st December 2014 to 5th January 2015 inclusive. I need someone very responsible and caring to walk and feed Sebastian (Seb) a 9 year old miniature dachshund, he is shy and frightens easily. Once he knows you he is a big sook. He is totally an indoor dog. I have a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. About 10 minutes from major shopping centres. 25 minutes from Newcastle. 5 minutes to the beach/Lake Macquarie. The house has Wi-Fi, free local and national calls, cable TV, Solar power, the garden shouldn’t need any maintenance while we are gone, and house is low maintenance. Seb needs walked three times a day. Typically for 15 to 30 minutes duration at 06:30 – 07:30, 16:30 – 17:30 and lastly 19:30 – 20:30 all times are approx. He would normally have his dinner after his afternoon walk. Only one meal per day (pre-made), snacks after morning and evening walks. Please supply police checks, testimonials / references. Thanks! Please contact me with any questions. Regards Brian and Eleanor.