Mackenzie Pet Care, based in Lyall Bay, Wellington, offers dog walking, dog grooming and pet sitting. The owner started the business in January 2021, after years of volunteering at Wellington animal shelters. The grooming salon is at 138a Onepu Road in Lyall Bay. Dog walks run from Tuesday to Friday, on set days each week, with no more than three dogs per walker. Walks follow Wellington's south coast trails. Housesitting is offered in central and southern Wellington.
The owner is licensed as a commercial dog walker by Wellington City Council, and holds animal first aid certificates renewed in 2022 and 2024. Grooming was learned through a five-week course in Christchurch, and the owner's partner joined the business in 2024 as a dog walker and assistant bather.
A client who has used the service describes the owner as friendly, knowledgeable and reliable, with a calm manner that the animals respond to.
Our pick in Lyall Bay for a dog that needs regular walks on the south coast or a stress-free groom.