Esin Y.
Oxford
Services
Esin can care for
Availability
I'm currently in the 3rd year of my degree at the University of Oxford, with another year coming up for my Master's degree. The workload can be quite heavy, but I've found it's crucial to have a work-life balance. For me, that looks like long walks in the greenery around Oxford or going home when possible to see my family (and dog). Since the university work is quite self-led, I often don't have time commitments throughout the day and work when and where I can, which can be during house sitting or between dog walks! I really enjoy that time that I spend with animals, so I can always make room for it between my studies.
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About Esin Y.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Since I'm in student housing at the moment, I don't offer pet boarding, but I do offer walks, drop in visits, and house sitting, all of which have their unique joys and challenges. With walks, every dog is different and may feel comfortable to different extents. I would take the families' guidance on what their dog usually is like and what they enjoy during walks, and we could build up some walking skills that I have worked on previously, like lead-pulling or recall. For drop-ins or house sitting, I would be very happy to set up a call prior to the sit to make sure you have an opportunity to give me all the information, like their favourite toy or blanket and what kind of treat they like! With house sitting, I would make it a priority to spend a fair amount of the day with the pets so that you feel at ease knowing that they're getting one-on-one quality time and aren't being left alone for long periods of time. If your pets had any special needs, I would be happy to discuss and accommodate them as well.
Information Esin Y. would like to know about your pet
I like to know a lot about the dogs’ comfort zones and areas of worry. My dog is quite anxious, so I know how anxious it can make a dog owner to leave a worried dog all alone with a stranger. I also like to know favourite activities, toys, and treats to make sure I can make the best impression. Lastly, I ask a lot of questions about how your dog reacts to different situations so that I can be prepared if one comes up, such as being around other dogs, new people, etc.
A typical day
For a house sit, I would start the day off with a toilet break and then breakfast (if you dog has a breakfast meal time), before a walk in some nice greenery. Depending on the dog, that walk could range from 1-3 hours and would include lots of exploration to tire not just their bodies but their minds. At home, I would likely get on with some studying, but I would plan some enriching activities throughout the day, like sniffing for treats, playing with puzzle toys, and practicing some tricks. Depending on the dog, there might be a few more toilet breaks squeezed in throughout the day and then dinner! For night time, the routine would depend on if your dog is crate trained or not, but I would make sure that your dog is comfortable and happy for bed time, getting as much affection as they are happy to receive!
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Pets
Pet-Loving University Student!
Pet care experience
Much of my life has always revolved around animals and I have always enjoyed spending time with and taking care of them. I grew up in Istanbul, which is the stray animal centre of the world, where my family had an ongoing circulation of animals we would take in, take care of, and eventually find a forever home. Through this experience, I have gained a real love for animals and skills in making them comfortable and healthy. I'm now a university student in Oxford and don't get to go home so much to see my pets, so I'm looking to spend more time with animals while helping provide for myself during my degree. My family, all being cat lovers, always had at least one pet around the house, whether they were cats, dogs, birds, rodents, and fish. These pets were often rescued off the street or rehomed from friends and family. In the summer of 2020, I decided to start fostering cats at home (with my parents' permission as I was only 16 years old). My first two fosters were a family of feral kittens and an amputee older cat. I administered medication to them and socialised them to be comfortable around people, which gave me lots of experience with animals needing extra support. We adopted our dog dog, Otis, around the same time, and he was a classic covid puppy, being very anxious and difficult to train. With lots of love and proper training, we were able to get him more comfortable around people and with being left alone, which encouraged me to be more active in dog care and training. I have taken courses in dog training that I would be happy to utilise with your pets as well! Other than that, I just really enjoy animal care and making animals feel comfortable when they're away from their families. I know how stressful this can be for them, and it's super important to me to do my best to ensure both you and them can have the best time possible!
Cat care experience
Esin also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Esin is a friendly, kind, and polite person who immediately put us at ease that she was going to provide excellent care for our beloved, anxious dog. She followed all of our instructions and did everything the way we do, and took extra care to make sure that our dog was settled and to let us know that all was well as soon as it was so. It's clear that Esin sincerely enjoys the company of the pets she is looking after, and I would emphatically recommend Esin to anyone looking for a petsitter, but even more so for nervous pets, as she understands their needs very well.
Esin Y. cancelled a booking after the stay began.
Esin is 100% the most capable dog sitter - she treats dogs with the utmost amount of love and consistently shows a deep sense of care and attention. I have watched her dedicate all of her time to her own pup as well as many others. She always makes sure to show specialized care to each dog’s individual needs and I know that she values responsibility when caring for dogs.
About Esin Y.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Since I'm in student housing at the moment, I don't offer pet boarding, but I do offer walks, drop in visits, and house sitting, all of which have their unique joys and challenges. With walks, every dog is different and may feel comfortable to different extents. I would take the families' guidance on what their dog usually is like and what they enjoy during walks, and we could build up some walking skills that I have worked on previously, like lead-pulling or recall. For drop-ins or house sitting, I would be very happy to set up a call prior to the sit to make sure you have an opportunity to give me all the information, like their favourite toy or blanket and what kind of treat they like! With house sitting, I would make it a priority to spend a fair amount of the day with the pets so that you feel at ease knowing that they're getting one-on-one quality time and aren't being left alone for long periods of time. If your pets had any special needs, I would be happy to discuss and accommodate them as well.
Information Esin Y. would like to know about your pet
I like to know a lot about the dogs’ comfort zones and areas of worry. My dog is quite anxious, so I know how anxious it can make a dog owner to leave a worried dog all alone with a stranger. I also like to know favourite activities, toys, and treats to make sure I can make the best impression. Lastly, I ask a lot of questions about how your dog reacts to different situations so that I can be prepared if one comes up, such as being around other dogs, new people, etc.
A typical day
For a house sit, I would start the day off with a toilet break and then breakfast (if you dog has a breakfast meal time), before a walk in some nice greenery. Depending on the dog, that walk could range from 1-3 hours and would include lots of exploration to tire not just their bodies but their minds. At home, I would likely get on with some studying, but I would plan some enriching activities throughout the day, like sniffing for treats, playing with puzzle toys, and practicing some tricks. Depending on the dog, there might be a few more toilet breaks squeezed in throughout the day and then dinner! For night time, the routine would depend on if your dog is crate trained or not, but I would make sure that your dog is comfortable and happy for bed time, getting as much affection as they are happy to receive!
Esin Y.
Oxford