I have loved animals for as long as I can remember, I have had many pets growing up including cats, rats, mice, hermit crabs, reptiles and budgies. I have also looked after livestock in my teen years. Now, after moving to Melbourne, I've been caring for so many of your pets!
Based in Nunawading, I offer 3 main services; pet hosting in our home, house visits, and dog walking. I always encourage a meet and greet to make sure your pets and I are compatible, I'd want only the best for your pet!
I have studied both my Cert II and Cert III in Animal Studies and I continue to learn every day, learning some short yet valuable lessons from multiple vet shows (thank you Bondi Vet and Me or the Dog) and youtube. I do have experience with large dogs, as well as anxious dogs.
While pet hosting, your pets will be staying at our house with our pets. I will always recommend a pet host rather than a kennel. I'll treat your pet as my own. They will be fed, given fresh water, given medication and walked according to their schedule. Your pets may go on adventures with me if you are comfortable with them in a car or out for lengthy periods. My housemate is a qualified groomer and we are both happy to give baths when required and also trim faces and hygiene areas if required.
House visits are once or twice a day and are generally more used for cats as they are more self-sufficient. During each visit, I'll feed, give fresh water, clean litter box, and so on as per your request. Happy to do basic maintenance in terms of mailbox and bins to make it look like you are still home. Your pet will get lots of cuddles and love!
As for walking, I'm happy to walk through your local streets, around parks/reserves or take your dog to an off-lead area/dog park, depending on what you would like. I generally will train to pull less and have manners but I can also help with recall to make the walks more pleasurable....