Jane D.
Calgary, AB
Loving and living in 'the doghouse'
Pet care experience
I've grown up with and raised dogs (and cats) my entire life. My family home is lovingly referred to by my husband and 3 tween-to-teen kids (and our friends) as 'Petland'. We have 2 gentle giant gorgeous dogs and 2 handsome cats (plus a lizard and a bunch of fish), and all of us enjoy hosting and playing with the many dogs that come to visit and stay. I am home during the day and dogsit our friends' dogs regularly for day time, overnight and multiple week vacations. Our furry visitors get lots of love and attention so they quickly feel like 'one of the family' (we prefer dogs to most people:). I've cared for dogs that range in size from mini Cockapoo to Border Collie to Retriever to Shepherd to Bernese to Malamute, and range in age from 4 months to 15 years. I love to spend time outdoors walking with dogs (leash/offleash) and spending quality time hanging/cuddling with both dogs and cats in their homes. I have experience caring for dogs with anxiety and medical conditions.
Reviews
Jane and her family did a wonderful job at taking care of our dog Rubi. This is the first time we had left our dog Rubi with anyone in a long while. We loved the constant updates and pictures while away. When we picked up Rubi she was very calm and well behaved. She was so happy. Thank you Jane and we will be sure to bring Rubi back to see you all soon. Thanks again!?
Jane was excellent. Shared lots of updates , made sure our fury family member was well looked after and loved.
Jane is an experienced and skilled dog sitter. She understands the ins and outs of looking after dogs, and I can only provide positive feedback and a strong recommendation after she looked after Max for us (overnight stay).
I feel like I’ve won the doggy daycare/boarding/dog walking lottery! I’m so glad I found Jane and her lovely family! Ava is so comfortable there, she is like part of the family and I am totally at ease when I leave her there!
About Jane D.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Jane D. would like to know about your pet
I have raised 4 Great Pyrenees X dogs, so the bigger and furrier the better. That being said I've boarded dogs of all shapes sizes and ages. I prefer dogs who are well socialized. Dogs boarding in our home can not be aggressive with cats, children, or other dogs and must be house trained. I am comfortable walking dogs with recall offleash and / or individually on leash, (including those who prefer not to socialize). I have nursed my 120lb Pyr Newf X through 2 knee surgeries and am comfortable administering meds and accomodating special-needs.
A typical day
For daily walks/sits I can stick to your dog's fav routes/parks or I can introduce them to new environments (if comfortable with car transport/travel time). I enjoy large offleash areas like River Park and Edworthy and I like leash walks in quiet tree-lined neighbourhoods or 'people-watching and sniffing' on pathways and community parks. With overnights I can take dogs on short neighbourhood leash walks and a longer offleash walk. Dogs who visit our home will also get to play with our dogs in our large fenced yard and have the run of the house /dog toy bin.
Services
Jane can host
Jane can watch in your home
About Jane D.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Jane D. would like to know about your pet
I have raised 4 Great Pyrenees X dogs, so the bigger and furrier the better. That being said I've boarded dogs of all shapes sizes and ages. I prefer dogs who are well socialized. Dogs boarding in our home can not be aggressive with cats, children, or other dogs and must be house trained. I am comfortable walking dogs with recall offleash and / or individually on leash, (including those who prefer not to socialize). I have nursed my 120lb Pyr Newf X through 2 knee surgeries and am comfortable administering meds and accomodating special-needs.
A typical day
For daily walks/sits I can stick to your dog's fav routes/parks or I can introduce them to new environments (if comfortable with car transport/travel time). I enjoy large offleash areas like River Park and Edworthy and I like leash walks in quiet tree-lined neighbourhoods or 'people-watching and sniffing' on pathways and community parks. With overnights I can take dogs on short neighbourhood leash walks and a longer offleash walk. Dogs who visit our home will also get to play with our dogs in our large fenced yard and have the run of the house /dog toy bin.
Location
Calgary, AB
Pets
Jane D.
Calgary, AB