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Irene D.

Star Sitter

Parkland County, AB

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Irene can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only one pet owner at a time

Availability

I'm a retired nurse, at home full time. Dogs are the best companions and mine have always been close by me in my office, kitchen or watching TV unless they're busy barking at the squirrels outside!

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About Irene D.

Communication

10 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced kennel directly attached to the house so dogs can go outside anytime they please to relieve themselves (during the day) or just sit on the porch and sniff the breeze. There are 20 foot long leads attached to the front and back deck so if I'm outside working in the yard they can explore independently yet are always safely within sight. Smoke free, cat, scent & pesticide free environment.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Irene D. would like to know about your pet

I want your dog to feel safe, relaxed and comfortable on a lovely vacation. It helps to know what their favourite ways to relax are and to bring along any favourite toys. Also, what, if anything stresses or scares them, let me know so we can avoid that.

A typical day

Living on an acreage opens a wonderful world of smells with no end of new things to explore. We'll walk outside, play ball, then 'find the treat' treasure hunts and food puzzles inside - all depending on your dog's preferences. We also love to watch dog shows on TV and cuddle.

Location

Parkland County, AB

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Irene D. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.

Your Fur Baby's Loving Care

Pet care experience

Your fur baby(s) will have the constant companionship, love and attention of a retired nurse who adores dogs and is home full time. Medications & senior care - no problem. Walks on a private, gated, treed acreage close to Stony Plain. Plenty of squirrels & birds to watch! Fenced outdoor kennel attached directly to house. I've had West Highland Terriers all my life until McDuff recently passed away. McDuff's Doggie Care is named in his honour. I look forward to spending time with your fur baby(s). Happy to take up to 3 small-medium dogs from the same family at a time. Heading to Jasper? Convenient location, just past Stony Plain, 3 minutes south of Hwy #16, (Yellowhead Trail) main route to the mountains.

Reviews

Teneale B.
Boarding • Feb 08, 2026
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Irene is the absolute best. My family left our dog, Sherlock, for a resort vacation. Little did we know we left Sherlock at a resort as well! Irene went above and beyond to take care of Sherlock. He had a lot of anxiety for the first hour, but Irene took care of that, making sure he felt comfortable and safe. She took him on walks, used games to keep his mind occupied and gave him lots of love! Irenes house and land is perfectly set up for dogs to explore and enjoy. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing Sherlock was being loved and enjoying his own vacation!

MELANIE B.
Boarding • Dec 23, 2025
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Irene is the very best dog sitter we have experienced and Spice is 12 years old, so we have had a few, including family! We loved how she fell in love with our little one and Spice fell in love with her! We could relax on our 10 day vacation and not worry at all which is rare. Any dog left with Irene is so lucky! Spice came home a little spoiled haha. Irene is great at communicating everyday with pics! Thank you so very much, Irene, you are a gem.

Laura B.
Boarding • Oct 27, 2025
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Our dog had such a good time at Irene’s this past weekend. She took such good care of him. He seemed so comfortable with her . Our dog can be anxious but settled right in with Irene . She is so caring

Kathy L.
Boarding • Oct 16, 2025
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Irene was everything, and more, that we could have wanted in a dog sitter!! She was well experienced and she adored our cairn terrier. She also lived on a contained acreage giving our dog McDuff lots of room to run! Our dog had the best staycation possible and would have liked to have stayed longer. We would not hesitate to use Irene’s services again in the future!!! Michael, Kathy and McDuff

About Irene D.

Communication

10 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced kennel directly attached to the house so dogs can go outside anytime they please to relieve themselves (during the day) or just sit on the porch and sniff the breeze. There are 20 foot long leads attached to the front and back deck so if I'm outside working in the yard they can explore independently yet are always safely within sight. Smoke free, cat, scent & pesticide free environment.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Irene D. would like to know about your pet

I want your dog to feel safe, relaxed and comfortable on a lovely vacation. It helps to know what their favourite ways to relax are and to bring along any favourite toys. Also, what, if anything stresses or scares them, let me know so we can avoid that.

A typical day

Living on an acreage opens a wonderful world of smells with no end of new things to explore. We'll walk outside, play ball, then 'find the treat' treasure hunts and food puzzles inside - all depending on your dog's preferences. We also love to watch dog shows on TV and cuddle.

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Irene D.

Star Sitter

Parkland County, AB

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews