Dog Boarding Lake Louise

About: Hi there! I’m Maria, a Polish marketing professional in my thirties with a passion for travel and a huge heart for animals. If you’re looking for someone who combines responsibility with genuine, experienced animal care, I’d love to help! Why I’m your perfect sitter: - I don’t just "like" animals. I’ve dedicated my time to running a foster home for dogs and spent months volounteering at local shelters and cat sanctuaries. This has given me hands-on experience with different temperaments and training needs. I know how to handle the unexpected! - Cat mom at heart: I’m the proud owner of two wonderful "cat-daughters," Aster and Dalia. I understand that cats are family and require their own specific brand of love, space, and attention to detail. - A petsitting pro - I regularly do petsitting for friends, family, and new acquaintances and I have been petsitting across Canada for the past three months on the Trusted Housesitters platform. Whether it’s long walks, administering meds, or just providing some quiet company, I take the job seriously. - Reliable and trustworthy - I've been working in corporate environment for 10 years now and seven years in legal marketing field. I'm reliable, organized, communicative, and detail-oriented. I’m calm individual awho enjoys quiet evenings with movie, so your home will be kept in pristine condition. What you can expect: I’m happy to provide references from my current employer, previous pet owners, and home-exchange partners to ensure you feel 100% comfortable. I’m fluent in Polish and English and have lived in England, Poland and visited over 40 countries. I thrive in international environments, I'm open minded and tolerant, respectful of others' cukture, preferences and habits. Communication will always be smooth and frequent (with plenty of photo updates of your pets). I work full time job in Lake Louise now but I’m happy to take your dog on walks in the morning and evening or on my free days. I can also host cats and dogs at my place, provided they can stay by themselves up to 7 hours. My experience with animals goes beyond feeding and walking. Having run a foster home for dogs, I have experience with a wide range of breeds, sizes, and temperaments - from full of energy pups needing structure to shy, traumatized rescues requiring immense patience and a calm presence. I am comfortable with leash training, basic commands, and the specific routines that keep a dog feeling secure. My expertise includes: - Specialized cat care: As a proud carer of two cats, Aster and Dalia, I am an expert in cat caring. I’m meticulous about litter box hygiene, interactive play to prevent boredom, and recognizing subtle changes in behavior or health. - Medical and senior care: I am experienced in administering oral medications and following strict dietary requirements. I understand that senior pets or those with health issues need a gentler, more observant touch. I am also comfortable with washing and syringe medication injections. - Calm energy for anxious pets: Because I am naturally a calm person, I find that anxious or nervous animals tend to bond with me quickly. I provide a low-stress environment where they can feel at ease. - Security and communication: Coming from a professional background in marketing for law firms, I am highly organized. I respect your privacy, follow all security protocols (alarms, locks), and will provide you with regular, high-quality photo updates so you can see how happy your pets are. I am happy to provide glowing references from my current employer, previous homeowners, and animal rescue organizations upon request.