Allison D.
Allison D.
Contact for Boarding
CA$62 total per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
WFH friendly and reliable dog lover
I have always been a dog lover! I have over 10 years of dog sitting experience for friends and family for short and overnight stays. I have cared for dogs of all ages from puppies to golden oldies. I have experience in giving medication or attending to special care needs. I am a mama to a 3 year old sweetheart named Ollie. Ollie is an Aussiedoodle and one of his life's missions is to play and be friends with absolutely every person and dog he comes across. He's full of energy and is very curious about the world around him. He is so special and incredibly accommodating of other dogs. He'll tailor his energy levels, patience, and playfulness up and down based on who he's playing with. He's super gentle with babies (fur and humans!), patient with the elderly, and if your dog is indifferent, he'll do his best to entice them to play before eventually minding his own business. I also have 2 teenagers at home who are also dog lovers and would love to have an extra fur baby from time to time come to visit and stay. Our family would love to welcome another fur baby into our home permanently but it just isn't the right or responsible time to do so. To keep the feelings of impulsively bringing home another dog at bay, I decided that in the meantime I could just hang out with other people's dogs. I promise your dog will be safe, happy and well taken care of as if they were my own. **Note regarding pick up and drop off fee** Rover only allows me to set one rate for round trip pick up and drop off. If you would like me to pick up or drop off your pet(s) I will manually adjust the rate based on the distance: - 0-5 km $20 - 5-15 km $30 - 15-25 km $40 - 25-50 km $50 - 50+ km $55+
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Allison took great care of our dog Miso. She sent updates daily, including videos and pictures. Her family even taught him a new trick! Would highly recommend Allison for any dog sitting needs.
Allison was great. She was able to accommodate us with a last-minute booking. She sent multiple updates and photos about how things were going. Definitely recommend!
Allison is a great communicator. She responded quickly after we made our request and then kept the conversation going until we had worked out a schedule. We had a meet and greet before the first walk where we were able to share typical walking behaviours of our dog. Our dog is a leash puller with a pretty strong prey drive which did not deter Allison. Love that she introduced him to some new walking paths and experiences in our neighborhood. Totally love the report card and the photos after each walk.We will definitely book with Allison on the future.
Allison took wonderful care of Jammy during her stay. She kept us updated regularly with photos, which gave us great peace of mind, and followed all of the care instructions we provided. Jammy got along really well with Ollie, and it was heartwarming to see them playing together. She had such a great time that she came home completely exhausted! It was wonderful to see how comfortable and happy she was during her stay. Thank you, Allison, for taking such great care of Jammy. We would be happy to book with you again!
Allison took exceptional good care of Yoko, she had constant communication with us and sent us ton of pictures of how our dog was doing while in her care, needless to say, Yoko loved staying with Allison and Ollie! She was treated with tons of love, given walks, made friends with Ollie (easy to do with such an amazing and happy dog) and she was even allowed to claim a special place on Allison's couch as her own! When we picked her up she looked tired, happy and well taken care of. Thanks again Allison and Ollie for looking after Yoko, we would definitely have Allison in mind for next time we need to leave Yoko for a couple of days!
We had a wonderful experience with Allison! This was our first time leaving our 5 month old puppy Rory, with a sitter, so we were naturally a little nervous. Allison immediately put us at ease with her communication, and genuine love for dogs. She kept us updated with photos and messages throughout the stay, which gave us so much peace of mind. Rory had an amazing time, and it was clear he absolutely loved spending time with Allison and her dog, Ollie. It was so heartwarming to hear that Ollie enjoyed Rory’s company too! Rory came home happy, well cared for, and clearly had a great day. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Allison again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and attentive pet sitter. Thank you again for taking such great care of Rory.
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Schedule
I work exclusively at home with a very flexible work schedule. Frequent potty breaks are absolutely no issue. My boy, Ollie, gets 4 walks a day, with 2 of them being a minimum of 30 minutes. I can take your dog for walks alongside mine or alone if that’s the preference! I would be happy to take your dog to a nearby dog park as well. If car rides are enjoyable, I would also be happy to take your dog on a ride if that's what they enjoy. We can work together to figure out what it is that makes you and your dog comfortable and happy.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a ~2300 square foot 2 level home. We have a covered sun deck so pets can freely roam in and out of the home. I have a yard but it is not fully fenced or enclosed. We have lots of toys to keep your dog entertained and stimulated. My dog Ollie has no problems sharing.
Pets
A typical day
We have interactive treat toys, regular interactive toys to keep your dog engaged. I would love to take your dog to the dog park to see if any dog friends are around for some off leash play. I love throwing around frisbee or playing fetch with balls or sticks found around the neighbourhood. I will work with whatever your dogs needs are!