House Sitting in Youbou

“Lyne is a fantastic house and pet sitter! She took such good care of our dog for 10 days while we were out of the country. Lyne sent us photos and videos and kept in contact throughout our trip, which was so reassuring and helped my Fiance and I truly relax and have fun while on our vacation. When returned home from our trip, the house was clean and tidy which was nice to come home to. I absolutely highly recommend Lyne for house and pet sitting, she is reliable, trustworthy and so friendly to work with.”

Rosanna S.

“Chantal was amazing with my dog. She had a hard time with new people but Chantal was calm and great and my dog warmed up very nicely. The house was left clean which was a huge relief 😅”

Ashley C.

“Kayla did an incredible job looking after our senior dog. She was right on time to start, communicated regularly giving us confidence that she was looking after our pup and home. She had incredible patience as Molly's pace is very, very slow, lots of sniffs and sitting down and watching the world go by. Thanks again Kayla!”

Lynne H.

About: I look forward to getting to know your pup, and helping you give them what they need, whether you are away, or are just swamped! I grew up, caring for the family's high energy German Shepherd and Border Collie. When I went to college, I began looking after friends' dogs over night: meals, town and trail walks, water playing, poop clean ups, bed time routines, tick checks in the evening while they settle in for the night. Since then, I have helped manage dogs in work camp settings, and in homes, for friends and coworkers. I have some experience with puppies, seniors and high stress dogs. I have house sat for single nights, weekends, and several weeks at a time, which I enjoy because it helps me get to know your dog better! I am tidy, respectful of your house rules, and I enjoy caring for houseplants when everyone is put to bed. I am living in Duncan, and working in Mesachie Lake. I am happy to do early morning walks, or walks and sitting afer 3:30 pm, throughout the week Monday -Friday. and full days on weekends. I am available for 30minute lunchtime walks in Lake Cowichan Monday - Friday. I am available to house sit upon scheduling request: weekends and weekdays are all fair game! I am respectful of homes, dogs needs and their stresses. For dog walking, I will walk dogs often in leashed areas. I enjoy bringing dogs to off leash trails -only upon your consent- if your dog has shown good recall, and is safe with other dogs and people. The safety of your dogs and other people is at the forefront of my priorities. I will keep you updated on your dog, on walks, checkups or dog sitting. Throughout the day, I'll check out your dog's poops, make sure they don't get into garbage, and following your rules for greeting dogs and other people. For dog sitting, I am attentive to the dog morning, noon and in the evenings. I will not leave the house for more than 4 hours on weekends. I will play with them inside and outdoors, and ensure they get frequent pee and poop breaks.

“According to Bailey, our Maltese, Pat treated him with attention and affection like never before (except from us) while we were away on Christmas vacation: he frankly hated to see her leave. Pat responded to our enquiry promptly and met with us on two occasions to get all the details regarding staying in our home, including Bailey's culinary details and exercise and sleeping preferences. Upon our return we found everything as we had left it and a very happy Bailey eager to have us go on another vacation in order to have fun with Pat again. We highly recommend Pat as she saved the situation for us. Initially, we did some "interviews" with a local kennel but were rejected since all Bailey did during the "all day trial" was try to escape. On future trips, Pat will be the first person we'll contact for the job.”

David M.

“Jenn was incredible! She was so communicative, kind, and attentive to our sweet, anxious dog. She followed our instructions for him to T, and when we came home, he was just so happy. Plus, our house was cleaner when we came home then when we left! What a treat! Our dog has been nervous in the past with other sitters, but we could tell he was happy and comfortable with Jenn right away. She and Adam really have a way with dogs, and we're so grateful that we found them. Will definitely be booking them again soon!”

Julie M.

“Alora was excellent with our senior, Rottie mix, Sisi. Sisi can be quite particular, especially with new faces, but Alora handled it with grace and patience and quickly gained Sisi's trust and affection. She kept me up to date, and asked questions as necessary to ensure Sisi's ultimate comfort. We will definitely be booking Alora next time we need a sitter!”

Isabelle

“Sam sat for our 60 lb, energetic, and slightly anxious dog for 5 days at our home. Ellie was immediately comfortable with Sam. They seemed to be having a great time together from the photos Sam sent of walks, exercising, and relaxing. We highly recommend Sam and will use them again when we need a dog-sitter!”

Sarah-Jane W.

“Richelle was an amazing pet sitter for Peggy Sue, Billie Jean and James.. We had no worries while we were away. They loved playing with little Aria and Richelle sent us videos everyday to assure us that our doggies were having a good time and being cared for.. If you are looking for a caring person to look after your pets, I would recommend Richelle as a pet sitter..”

Adele C.

“Thank you Kathryn for your understanding today and helping fulfill the needs for Daisy. She clearly trusted you right away and your consistent communication allowed me to enjoy my day away :)”

Gurdeep D.

“Tara had excellent communication and provided lots of info regarding my 10 month old pup. She was very patient and provided Riley with lots of excercise and games. She left my house very tidy. I would not hesitate to have her pets it at my house again :)”

N G.

“Ashley was exceptional! Our dog, Rory was so well cared for and truly loved. She communicated well and sent lots of pictures which made us so comfortable knowing how happy he was. She took great care of our house too! I would highly recommend Ashley”

Kirsten D.

“Jordan was amazing with our two large dogs and house! Our nervous rescue was at ease the whole time and loved her. The updates put me at ease and she took fantastic care of our house too. Would definitely book again 🥰”

Clare C.

About: Will care for your dog as if it was my own. Proficient in dog health, cues and behavioural indicators for optimal provision of needs. Believe in consistency from owner to care giver to maintain comfort. I am off work right now, taking time to reconnect work life so I’m just at home. When I am working, I work from home. Pets in my care, depending on home life, spend most of their time with me and come with me on any outings. Exercise is critical to evening rest. Depending on age, trips to dog parks and one long walk a day.

About: I volunteer at the spca every Saturday, I have worked in vets, dog groomers and doggy day cares. I am very animal oriented and I have the patience and love to work with them. Will to work out different rates. I put one thing in and it updates it to a different price, sorry! I am currently working part time, school is full days on mon Tues, and half a day Wednesday, I am going for my lpn, I have worked in vets, doggy day cares, groomers, all over really with dogs/animals. If you have other animals such as horses, donkeys, chickens, pigs, cats etc I have worked with them all goats too! Birds 🐦 lol. Feeding reptiles such as snakes, however I won't do arachnids, no fear just not knowledgeable enough to be trusted to care for one. I can do barn work too such as cleaning stalls, cleaning out water bins, ground work with horses, riding horses, if you would like your dog bathed and nail trimmed this can be arranged as well,I have a dog washing station at my home in parksville, I also have experience in expressing anal glands as well, there is no charge for that on rover, however that is something we can arrange to do as I do with some clients, and will be an additional charge. My dog is a spca rescue from Montreal she has so many health issues and she can move only so far. We make her as comfortable as possible right now, I am very good with reading dog language, and am very patient 😊 I treat all fur babies as my own.

“Keah was an excellent sitter for our little pup Garrix. Very responsive and went above and beyond to look after him. We’d be more than happy to book her again”

Ankit P.

About: For 12 +years, I have pet sat with calm healing energy that soothes shy pets. Older dogs, anxious floofs. I'm their peaceful paws on patrol Because I work online, your pets get my full attention. I take regular walking breaks for movement, fresh air and quality time with your fur babies. With calm, respectful presence: keeping their routines, energy and comfort in tact. Your space stays peaceful, your pet feels safe and seen and genuinely loved.

“You were a great caregiver for ruby. At almost 14 years old this lady lab really appreciated your gentleness and consideration. Thanks for the updates and pics.”

Monica G.

“Sarah was very communicative and considerate with the needs of our dogs. She was also really accommodating when it came to meeting us beforehand a couple of times (both to make sure she was comfortable and the dogs). She left our apartment in the same condition in which we left it, the dogs were calm and comfortable upon our return. We are so grateful to Sarah for taking amazing care of our Dogs, and would absolutely have her stay with us again! Thank you!!!”

Andrea S.

About: Your dog will avoid the emotional and physical stress of being in a kennel, boarding facility or "dog hotel". I am home during the day to provide your fur baby with 12 Hours of fun and loving care. Your dog can maintain their normal daily routine. Conveniently schedule pet transportation when you need it; at an additional charge/free if booking multiple dogs Medications administered if needed. Safe and friendly "free range home environment". Daily walks, feeding and exercise. I will text/message you daily with updates. I have a fully fenced in yard on a 1/4 acre. I am also available on short notice I have 35 years of caring for dogs I am available for drop ins at your home for all animals i.e domestic, exotic and farm Kindly take into consideration that I am not a kennel drop-in business and we both need to provide a scheduled time that fits yours and my family home schedule please.