Genevieve S.
Headingley
Your dogs new best friend
Pet care experience
With over 10 years experience looking after my own animals, 5 years working with animals professionally (horses), and 3 years pet/house sitting experience, I will fill your dogs day with fun, without ever compromising on safety, routine, health and security for your dog and your home. I know that peace of mind knowing their pet is in good hands is the most important thing for pet owners on holiday, and routine and stability is the most important thing for pets while their owners are away. I have experience looking after not only dogs, but cats, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, horses, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish, so I can easily include other pet care into my visit or stay. I am happy to continue with any training your dog is currently working on (including simple but important things such as sitting before crossing the road), and I understand that consistency and positivity are the key factors. I am also able to provide a grooming service for dogs with medium to high maintainence coats. I am a BSc Zoology graduate, which included modules in animal behaviour. I am now undertaking a Masters by research, alongside which I intend to move into dog training. Excellent references available, including from a busy mixed pet household and from a long term (4 week) stay. N.B. Although I offer dog boarding at my own home too, I live in a flat (with enclosed private grounds) with a cat and caged pets. I recognise this will only suit a limited range of dogs, so please feel free to message with any questions.
Reviews
Genevieve house sat for our two dogs for 4 1/2 weeks . She is a very reliable & trustworthy girl . She went above & beyond to give our boys the best care , sending daily reports & pictures . We had total peace of mind on our special vacation which is so important . Her natural ability & enthusiasm was so appreciated , the boys were kept occupied & displayed complete happiness in her company . Great experience . Audrey M
About Genevieve S.
Communication
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Home
Information Genevieve S. would like to know about your pet
I like to know if there is any training you have in place you would like me to keep consistent when you are away. I also like to know whether you let your dog off the lead, how good recall is, if there is anything your dog might be tempted to chase or instances where they might stop listening to me, so that I can keep them safe at all times (while having fun of course!). Their feeding routine, if they are on any special diets etc, including treats. If there is any furniture and/or rooms they are not allowed in. Anything that might make them nervous (e.g. fireworks), and of course, vet details in case of emergency.
A typical day
I like to vary my walks where possible, to include parks, woodland and some pavement (great for keeping their claws maintained!) I’ll always aim to incorporate fun, off lead time IF your dog is safe off the lead. I am an active runner, so if you have a high energy dog, we can go running together. Depending on how sociable your dog is, they’ll have plenty of opportunity to talk to new, friendly dogs, but also give dogs that are clearly not so sociable (i.e. on lead and muzzled) some space. Also happy to spend all day playing fetch, tug of war, hide and seek, chase, rough and tumble, you name it I’ll play it! For medium to high maintainance coats, I can include grooming and bathing depending on requirement.
Services
Genevieve can host
Genevieve can watch in your home
About Genevieve S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Genevieve S. would like to know about your pet
I like to know if there is any training you have in place you would like me to keep consistent when you are away. I also like to know whether you let your dog off the lead, how good recall is, if there is anything your dog might be tempted to chase or instances where they might stop listening to me, so that I can keep them safe at all times (while having fun of course!). Their feeding routine, if they are on any special diets etc, including treats. If there is any furniture and/or rooms they are not allowed in. Anything that might make them nervous (e.g. fireworks), and of course, vet details in case of emergency.
A typical day
I like to vary my walks where possible, to include parks, woodland and some pavement (great for keeping their claws maintained!) I’ll always aim to incorporate fun, off lead time IF your dog is safe off the lead. I am an active runner, so if you have a high energy dog, we can go running together. Depending on how sociable your dog is, they’ll have plenty of opportunity to talk to new, friendly dogs, but also give dogs that are clearly not so sociable (i.e. on lead and muzzled) some space. Also happy to spend all day playing fetch, tug of war, hide and seek, chase, rough and tumble, you name it I’ll play it! For medium to high maintainance coats, I can include grooming and bathing depending on requirement.
Location
Headingley, United Kingdom
Pets
Genevieve S.
Headingley