Despina H.
Auburndale, NY
Your local friendly dog sitter :)
Pet care experience
If there is one thing you must know about me, it is that I am amazing with all animals, dogs absolutely adore me! It might have to do with the fact that I have wanted a puppy ever since I could remember and simply was never allowed to have one. Although sad, this reality caused me to develop a passion for looking and caring for these warm fuzzy friends. I only recently moved into my own one bedroom apartment and was able to adopt my puppy from a local rescue :) she’s great with other dogs and if a dog is particular about sharing his/her space, she is separated from them for the days I am boarding your furry friend. I've had experience watching all types of dogs, big small, you name it. There is no dog I cannot handle, I have even taken care of aggression prone dogs, who were required to wear a muzzle on walks. All dogs have there quirks, all which are manageable as long as you are aware of them and have a little bit of extra patience. Living a few blocks away from numerous parks and nature trails has made it hard to not love going on walks. There's nothing better than going on a nice walk after a long day, actually! Going on a walk with a dog makes it 100x better!!! There will never be a time your pooch will be bored, and at home, not under my watch! I am personally a very fit person and love having the company of a dog on my walks/runs. I'm not the type of person to simply take a dog for a walk up and down the block, this simply isn't fair to the dog. Depending on where I am located, I'd want to take the dog by the park and bring a few toys along to make it's walk special, since most dogs don't get to go on more than one walk a day, besides potty breaks. Dont be afraid to bring me their favorite toy and treats, this way they dont get homesick. I actually recommend it. I am currently in grad school at Columbia University but my schedule is very flexible. Vacations come up, emergencies occur and life just happens, this is understandable. It is my mission to make all my clients rest assured knowing their dog is in safe hands while they are away. I will make it my duty to make sure all your dogs needs are met. As seen in the pictures, i have a huge fenced yard with ample space for running around, I put all dogs on a tether while back there just in case they are the creative escape artist and always under my supervision of course. My actual home has a fence surrounding the property, so there is simply no way any runaways are happening. I live in a one bedroom apartment with ample space to roam around. Feel free to reach out with any questions, I cannot wait to get started doing something I truly love :)
Reviews
Despina was wonderful and took great care of my pup, like her own! I would definitely recommend her and use her as a sitter again.
Despina has been an extremely trustworthy dog sitter over the last few months, she has pets of her own and has experience and knowledge on how to care for a pet. She's been my most recent dog sitter and has also been by far the most successful at entertaining my pup, tending to his needs, and gets along with him great!
About Despina H.
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Information Despina H. would like to know about your pet
I love all dogs, all sizes are welcome! It must be made clear if the dog has and allergies/dietary preferences, as I would be equipped with many yummy treats for your pooches. Aggression prone dogs must be properly handled and I would have to be made aware of the dogs condition prior. However, this is not new to me and I am more than comfortale handling the overly feisty pups. As seen on my pictures, Pink (the pitbull mix) is one of my clients, she’s 65lbs and a strong girl that’s reactive to other dogs but with proper care, she is no problem for me to walk, and board :)
A typical day
As mentioned earlier, I am a extremely active person and a health enthusiast. I like to go on daily walks regardless, having a dog wpuodnmake it all the better! A nice walk/job at the park, would be the ideal activity when dog-sitting. Living only a couple block away from numerous parks and trails makes this a snap for me.
Services
Despina can host
Despina can watch in your home
About Despina H.
Skills
Home
Information Despina H. would like to know about your pet
I love all dogs, all sizes are welcome! It must be made clear if the dog has and allergies/dietary preferences, as I would be equipped with many yummy treats for your pooches. Aggression prone dogs must be properly handled and I would have to be made aware of the dogs condition prior. However, this is not new to me and I am more than comfortale handling the overly feisty pups. As seen on my pictures, Pink (the pitbull mix) is one of my clients, she’s 65lbs and a strong girl that’s reactive to other dogs but with proper care, she is no problem for me to walk, and board :)
A typical day
As mentioned earlier, I am a extremely active person and a health enthusiast. I like to go on daily walks regardless, having a dog wpuodnmake it all the better! A nice walk/job at the park, would be the ideal activity when dog-sitting. Living only a couple block away from numerous parks and trails makes this a snap for me.
Location
Flushing, NY
Pets
Despina H.
Auburndale, NY