Francine d.
Francine d.
Contact for Boarding
CA$45 total per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lifetime dog lover!
I grew up with a golden retriever, later with Cavaliers, and went on to have a Cavvy of my own. Now, I get to take care of friends’ and colleagues’ pups, and hopefully yours! If you ask me to care for a puppy I will happily continue your training routines. I grew up training our family dogs, trained my Cavalier, and have aided greatly in my brothers’ dog’s training. I would love to know your pet’s hand and verbal commands and will ensure to use those for easiest transition for your pupper. I will adjust your the kind of care your fur baby needs - be it extra energy release, nose work, rest, snuggles on the couch, quiet environment etc. I am a home body and am excited to just be near your pupper. I do love to go for runs and hikes on our local mountains, so extra bonus points if they are up for either!
Cat care experience
Francine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Francine took such great care of our little Bashi. We received regular updates and pictures that eased our mind. He enjoyed long walks and received lots of love and attention while we were away. So happy that we found such a kind and caring person to watch our little guy. Would highly recommend her for pet sitting your beloved family member. ❤️
This was our lil guys first sleepover without us. Francine was kind communicative and the absolute best pal for Tank. Super grateful for her. And she also sent us home with a beautiful loaf of homemade sourdough! Simply the best. Would book with her again a million times over.
Francine is a very kind, positive person. I have personally known her for over 4 years and she is a good, caring friend. We have a five-year-old Australian Labradoodle, Jemma, and when Francine comes for coffee Jemma can’t get enough of her, she is so excited that Francine is visiting. Francine loves to play with her. If I needed to leave Jemma with someone my first choice would be Francine without hesitation.
Francine looks after my dog at least a couple of times a month, and it’s always a great experience. My dog clearly has a blast with her and gets super excited every time she sees Francine, which says a lot. I never worry when my dog is with her and always know she’s being well looked after. I’d happily recommend Francine to anyone looking for someone trustworthy who genuinely enjoys caring for dogs.
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Schedule
I work Monday to Thursday (and a short Friday bi-weekly) and have my weekends free to walk, bathe and generally love on your furry family member. I’m a home-body, so if I’m out I’m more than likely out with your dog for a walk (or hike if it suites him/her!). Of note, I am open to caring for your pupper during the week, but do know they will be alone for about 9.5 hours as I cannot work from home. They will get morning and evening walks and love on those weekdays if you need some days during the week, though! Please just ask and I could potentially open up the corresponding week days for your request.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and request the majority of dog sitting be done in my home. I will happily come meet you and your pup, and request you come by home home in advance of the first stay as well, so your dog and I can get acquainted and get to know my space a bit (no charge). While I prefer dogs don’t sleep on my bed (though they are welcome up on it), they are most welcome to sleep in my room, feeling safe! I live right around the corner from a school which offers lots of great bunny and squirrel smells along the back fence for sniff work. For cat care, of course I will come by your home and can do morning and evening, even on work days. On top of snuggles and play, I will feed, water, and change out the litter box for your feline love!
A typical day
Being that I am a home-body, I will be near your furry love a lot. I typically start the day with a short walk, and will do a longer walk (or run or hike if they are up to it!) later in the day. The school around the corner from me provides ample opportunity to sniff and explore. I love taking the dogs there to walk and sniff. Once we have bonded enough, a run at Tynehead off leash is a place I love to take dogs, as well as Crescent for a swim if they enjoy the water! Outside of that, a lot of my hobby time includes cross stitch and crocheting, so I will largely be home with your pupper.