Dog sitter needed in beautiful West Highlands of Scotland from 27th June - 23rd July

House Sitter Needed for Username: DogMad28   

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Posted or Updated: Apr 14,2017   Applications: 9

Location
Arrochar
Argyll and Bute,West Highlands Scotland

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Availability
Jun 27,2017
For 3.5 weeks | Short Medium Term

We are a couple who need to have our beloved dogs, Coco and Monty, cared for whilst we are on holiday. We are looking for a couple because these are large and powerful dogs. We live in a beautiful location in Scotland which makes an ideal touring base for holidays and is only 45 minutes from Glasgow. Our dogs will travel happily in the car and will fully expect to go anywhere you are going! Our garden/forest (!) is pretty big so the dogs romp about here and have free and unlimited access.


We are not leaving for our holiday until 28th June but would need any potential sitters to come one day earlier to meet the dogs, learn the feeding/car rituals, go for a wee walk, get the low down on the cottage etc. We will pay for your overnight accommodation here in Arrochar on 27th June, whilst we get ready to go on holiday in the early morning of the 28th. We need ultra reliable people as we were let down previously, whilst we were on holiday, which was an utter nightmare. Please do not apply for this assignment unless you can commit to the entire period. (If there are a couple of days either side that you cant manage but are really interested, I might be able to sort that).

Our property is a traditional detached cottage set in the village of Arrochar - an idyllic and tranquil location by Loch Long/Loch Lomond. It has a a large garden offering privacy and backs onto a forest where we often take the dogs. We also have terraced decking leading from our main lounge for you to enjoy when the weather is good and the views from here are pretty spectacular.

Our home has all modern amenities (incl. Sky TV and Wi-Fi). You will have access to 2 lounges (main lounge overlooking garden and mountains and a snug), 2 bathrooms and a large kitchen. The kitchen has every appliance you could require including a dishwasher. The interior is a blend of traditional and modern and refelcts the natural environment we live in: we love stone and wood. 

It is enormously expensive to rent property in this area in holiday periods because of the fantastic location so any potential sitter is getting a great value holiday for a little, pleasurable inconvenience! Our location is rural so our house-sitters would need their own dog-friendly transport. (If that is an issue, we may be able to find a solution). 

We are situated in a National Park so there are loads of wonderful walks nearby, boat trips available, local shops for essentials and 3 large supermarkets which are 25 minutes drive away (one of which is open 24hrs). Our home is the perfect holiday location for outdoor types who enjoy nature at her very best. But please remember, this is Scotland. We can promise you stunning scenery but sunshine is not guaranteed! Wellies and rain gear are a must...

There are some fantastic places to visit within a short drive (Luss, Inveraray) and a little further afield is the incredible valley of Glencoe. If you need a city fix, Glasgow is within easy reach. The best of all worlds are here...

Feeding and walking the dogs and taking care of our home would be your primary responsibilites. We need a fit couple who are super confident around large and very strong dogs - both of our dogs are rescues and have some small 'issues' which are outlined below. If you don't do things they are uncomfortable with, you will have no bother from either of them. 
CoCo and Monty are, generally, pretty easy to live with, once you get to know their personalities.They are extremely affectionate and both of them adore people.


CoCo is a typical terrier! She is a real head turner, very strong-willed, complains about stuff she doesn't like (we just ignore the grumbling ), absolutely loves men but is not keen on other dogs invading her space. Fair enough. She has absolutely no recall (feels she should do what she wants) and can't be allowed off leash on day trips, but she walks nicely. When out walking, she hugely enjoys the enormous amounts of attention she gets from adults and children and flirts with everyone of them!


Monty is an altogether different proposition. He is a Springer Spaniel x Standard (large) Poodle and is completely bonkers! He was badly abused and is extremely insecure and submissive. Harsh tones, staring into his eyes and strong approaches from the front will have him peeing with fear. He has come a long, long way since we first adopted him but it's always best to let him make the first move to avoid any accidents. When he comes to you and lays his muzzle on your lap, you know you're doing something right.He prefers women but is getting used to men, as my husband does all the feeding. He is utterly adorable and is allowed to bounce freely in safe areas.


Both have different exercise needs - CoCo has elbow dyplasia and can't be over-exercised. Monty is tireless but tends to do 3 walks for CoCo's one!

Coco loves her garden and sees 'perimeter control' as one of her main duties, Monty is a joyful explorer who loves running. Both love a road trip...

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