Elise M.
Elise M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog, cared for like my own
I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life, so caring for them has always been second nature to me. In 2021, I welcomed my own golden retriever into my life- she truly is the love of my life. I raised, trained, and cared for her myself, and I genuinely think of her as my child. Being separated from her while I’m in the UK (she’s currently living with my parents) has been incredibly hard. In the meantime, I’ve been filling that little dog-shaped gap through numerous dogs I have met in parks, house sitting and dog walking, caring for a wide range of personalities and breeds, from large, energetic Flat Coat Retrievers to anxious, clingy Dachshunds. I’m confident adapting my care to suit each dog’s individual needs, temperament, and routine. I work from home four days a week, so I have plenty of flexibility for walks, companionship, and attentive care. I genuinely love getting outside for fresh air, and there’s no better company than a happy dog. Your dog’s safety, wellbeing, and emotional comfort are my top priorities. I hold myself to the same standard of care that I expect for my own, loving, patient, attentive, and always putting their needs first.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I always follow each dog’s usual routine as closely as possible, whether they’re staying in my home or I’m caring for them in theirs. This includes feeding schedules, walk times, play, rest, and any specific instructions provided. I believe consistency is key to helping dogs feel safe and settled. In a pet owner’s home, I’m respectful of their space and aim to keep everything just as they left it. I make sure dogs are exercised, fed on time, given plenty of affection, and never left feeling lonely. I’m also happy to water plants, collect mail, or keep the home generally tidy while you’re away. Safety and wellbeing always come first. I’m vigilant on walks, careful with doors and gates, and attentive to any signs of stress or discomfort. I also send regular photo updates so you can relax knowing your dog is happy and well cared for. Every dog is treated with the same love, patience, and attention I give my own.
Ratings and reviews
Elise is fantastic! She took care of our two golden retrievers with such great care. Each time she watched our dogs, we came home to very happy, tired, and even clean pups. On top of that, she left our flat spotless going above and beyond what is expected. She is also a clear and quick communicator. We will miss having a great dog sitter here in Scotland, but would highly recommend her to anyone in Australia needing care for their dogs!
Elise was amazing and very patient with Charlie. We are so happy with everything that she did for us.
Would highly recommend!! Kept our two dogs company on our wedding day and couldn’t have asked for an easier sitter to deal with! Thanks so much again
Elise was great with our cats, and very communicative. It was great to have a pre-meet to understand the medication requirements - we really appreciated that. Highly recommend Elise with your animals.
Elise was great with Benji and he had a lovely day with her. She was really friendly on the meet and greet and took time to get to know us and Benji’s quirks. He’ll definitely be back for doggy day care soon ☺️
Elise is one of those rare people who dogs seem to trust and adore instantly. She has such a natural, joyful connection with them, the kind you just can’t teach! She’s attentive, patient, and treats every puppy as if they’re the most important dog in the world. With Elise, you always know your dog is safe, loved, and genuinely happy. She really takes the time to understand what each dog needs to feel comfortable and part of the family. When they come home, they’re calm, content, and you can see in their little faces that they’ve been so loved. Any dog would be lucky to spend time with her!
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Schedule
Because I work from home four days a week and have a 3 day weekend, pet care fits very naturally into my daily routine. I’m able to offer regular walks, consistent companionship, and detailed check-ins throughout the day rather than just quick visits. I enjoy building my day around walk breaks, outdoor time, and play, and I genuinely look forward to having dogs as part of my normal routine.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgElise can host up to 2 drop-ins per day