Jena E.
Colwood, BC
Royal Bay’s Better Than Boarding 🥰
Pet care experience
Well, hello there! We’re so grateful and excited that you've taken the time to consider us as a pet-Aunty and Uncle while you're away on your travels! As a couple with three dogs ourselves (long haired dachshunds) that are more like children than pets, I know how scary, difficult, and stressful it can be to leave your beloved fur-baby with a stranger while you're away from home. As such, we strive to make your pup feel loved and at home with us while you are gone! We have a small fenced in yard for them to romp around in (attended, of course), and a large home to sprawl out in. My partner and I both work from home remotely so are home all day in order to best attend to your pup! We also live walking distance from Meadow Park, so if your pup likes to mingle with other doggies, we’re happy to take them to play - otherwise they are welcome to hang out here and be cozy! I will mention that our dogs are all fairly laid back so it tends to be a moderately calm environment here, so if your dog is very high energy we may not be the best fit for each other 🤓 I have had dog sitting experience through Rover and DogVacay for a combined 8+ years, and absolutely love it! Our pups love having new friends to play with, and we love making new connections with owners and pets alike! :) I require new clients to fill out a "Getting to Know You" questionnaire, plus have a trial meet and greet just to be sure we're all a good fit for each other before booking. Fit and fun are our priority over making money. We generally only take one dog at a time unless it is a combination of a regular daycare client and an overnight guest, or unless I have had a meet and greet to ensure that the pups will get along well with each other, temperament-wise. While we really do love dogs, we are not looking to have a full on zoo in our house, haha, so we try to only take on one dog at a time, MAYBE two if we think that their personalities will vibe well with each other! If you have questions or concerns about other pets staying with us during your dog's visit, please let me know when we chat and we can discuss that further. I am extremely cautious about the dogs that I pair up with each other (both for my sanity and your pet's comfortability) - I would never put your pup in a situation that I feel may be harmful to them. <3 As mentioned before, I work remotely, so I am able to spend lots of time with your pup throughout the day! I try to go for walks when able, especially if yours love them! If your pup stays with me, I am happy to follow your care routine, whether that means walks or snuggles (or walks THEN snuggles!). We have a small fenced in yard, but don’t use that as an excuse to turn the pups loose unattended! I’d much rather go for walks together, and then relax in the back yard! :) I have had a myriad of doggy clients in the past, so am ready for any challenge thrown my way! With working remotely, I’m able to spend the day hanging out with my pups while still getting things done! This generally means working outside on the patio when it’s nice out, or hanging out on the couch getting snuggles if it’s gloomy. If your doggo needs lots of undivided attention/playing/big walks throughout the day, we might not be the best fit for each other! Our home schedule is usually going for a short walk/outside sniff in the morning, then hanging out while I work, then going for a walk in the afternoon/early evening. :) Our house is pet friendly - doggos are allowed (encouraged!) on the couch (as long as you’re okay with yours doing that!). We keep everything picked up so there isn’t things for them to get into, and have toys and beds for them to use while here - our casa is their casa! :)
Reviews
Leo’s second stay with Jena and Justin and am just so grateful they are able to have him. He *loves* his time there and ran into their house without looking back :) Can’t say enough good things about them! Thank you again, Jena!
As usual was quick to respond and took great care of Hank. Thanks Jena
We love sending pepper to Jena, he is always happy to go ,we feel it’s home from home for him.
I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Jena. From our initial meetup to fantastic communication while I was away, I was completely confident my sensitive pup was taken super good care of! She was absolutely fantastic with him and Leo will look forward to his next stay with Jena and Justin! Would recommend them without hesitation.
About Jena E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As someone who has cared for dogs extensively over the last handful/plus of years, I strive to make your pets feel welcomed and as if this is their home away from home. I also want to make sure that pup-parents feel in the loop and know that their doggo is in safe hands while visiting, so I try to send lots of updates/photos! :)
Home
Information Jena E. would like to know about your pet
Has your dog stayed with a sitter before? Any fears or aggressions I should be aware of? What would be important for me to know? :)
A typical day
I love being active - if your pup likes to walk, I'll take them on walks! If they like cuddling on the couch, they are welcome to snuggle with us! I’ve been a huge fan of going for walks on the Goose and also love Royal Roads University’s amazing trails - and as a new Royal Bay resident, there’s Latoria Creek Park and lots of other trails close by!
Services
Jena can host
Jena can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home, so pet sitting is a fun way to hang out with cute doggos and to give my pups friends to play with! Finding clients that fit well with my “pack” is a go priority - I care about finding a harmonious balance between us all!
About Jena E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As someone who has cared for dogs extensively over the last handful/plus of years, I strive to make your pets feel welcomed and as if this is their home away from home. I also want to make sure that pup-parents feel in the loop and know that their doggo is in safe hands while visiting, so I try to send lots of updates/photos! :)
Home
Information Jena E. would like to know about your pet
Has your dog stayed with a sitter before? Any fears or aggressions I should be aware of? What would be important for me to know? :)
A typical day
I love being active - if your pup likes to walk, I'll take them on walks! If they like cuddling on the couch, they are welcome to snuggle with us! I’ve been a huge fan of going for walks on the Goose and also love Royal Roads University’s amazing trails - and as a new Royal Bay resident, there’s Latoria Creek Park and lots of other trails close by!
Location
Colwood, BC
Pets
Jena E.
Colwood, BC