Jean F.
Jean F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Retiree w/lots of time
After 30 years in the public service, I retired and took several courses in the Algonquin College Veterinary Technical Program. We no longer have our own dog due to our winters away. However, I love to walk and board dogs. I enjoy meeting new canine personalities and learning how to adjust to their needs. I am certified by the Fear Free Program as well as by the St. John Ambulance for Pet First Aid. I aim to provide a calm, low stress environment for your pet. Your dog will enjoy enrichment activities such as long walks, off leash backyard time, and food puzzles. I use scientifically sound, reward-based methods that positively affect not only the animal’s behavior, but also the underlying emotional state. My schedule is very flexible; I currently do not have any commitments that would impact my ability to spend quality time with your dog. I am also flexible if there are cancellations. I have a fully fenced yard that measures approximately 18 metres wide by 10 metres deep. My husband and I live in a quiet neighbourhood that is close the the Experimental Farm where there are many places for wonderful walks. I will not take your dog to a dog park. I will not introduce your dog to new dogs while I am walking them. I will ensure that their stay is stress free with a lot of outdoor time and a calm environment. Please note that I usually have a few daycare clients as well as one or two boarders at a time, so dogs will need to be comfortable socializing with other, small and medium sized dogs. For housesitting, I am usually only available on weekends because I have daycare clients. However, I have been known to be enticed for longer stays by a pool or proximity to waterfront or forest.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jean takes great care of both of our dogs. They love going to see her, meeting her other guests, and exploring her lovely backyard.
Jean is a great communicator - quick, efficient, and professional - and takes amazing care of animals. She has taken care of my dog(s) a few times now, after each time I could tell the dog(s) were happy and well loved. I always feel completely confident as she clearly loves animals and knows a great deal about their behaviors, health, and needs. I recommend her without question!
Rémi had a great stay with Jean! She did a wonderful job and shared lots of updates.
Jean was wonderful with Shelby! I loved the photo updates and appreciated being kept informed the whole time. When we came home, Shelby was happy, relaxed, and well-cared for. We would gladly book Jean again!
Jean is great and takes very good care of the dogs. Our dog was very happy staying with her.
Amazing Care. Thank-you Jean!
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Schedule
I am currently retired and am free to provide quality care for your pup. Any errands or appointments will be no longer than 3 hours.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I will ensure that their stay is stress free with a lot of outdoor time and a calm environment. I have a number of food puzzles and toys to help them cope with a new environment.
A typical day
I love stimulating dogs mentally and physically. In addition to long walks, there is room to play fetch in our backyard. If desired, I can also reinforce training to sit and stay on command using treats. I have dog puzzles, snuffle maps, kongs as well as stuffies and balls that provide stimulating activities for your best friend. If your dog would like to have a doggie playmate, I am able to bring a well trained dog from those that I walk regularly to our backyard so that they can get the social time they need. I will not take your dog to a dog park. I will not introduce your dog to new dogs while I am walking them.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatJean can host up to 2 pets per night
- Let me know if your dog has any special needs, whether there are any games he likes to play such as fetch, how he is with other dogs and children, how he communicates a need to go outside, and whether there are any commands that he has learned. Does your dog play well with other dogs?