Jennifer L.
Kitchener, ON
Services
Jennifer can host
Jennifer can care for
Availability
I work part-time outside the home. My husband works from home 4 days a week. We fit dog-walking and playtime in around our work and family obligations and usually get at least one big nature walk in on the weekends. Our dogs are part of our daily lives, napping nearby while we work or hanging out with us while we read, watch tv, or play games.
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About Jennifer L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large fenced yard and our dogs have the run of the house. We also have a crate and can offer it if your dog needs a space to rest or stay if we go out or overnight. Daily walks and play time, snuggles if they want to, care and affection are just routine around here. We are definitely dog people! I have taken a basic canine first aid course and keep basic first aid supplies in the case of an emergency before veterinary care can be accessed. This would only be used immediately in case of an injury and would not replace veterinary attention.
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Information Jennifer L. would like to know about your pet
***Before contacting me regarding services, please ensure that your pets profile is up to date or provide via message details of care, photos, etc and make sure you have read my rates and availability.*** Some of the things I’d like to know about your dog include: - what activities do they love to do? - do they have any fears or dislikes? - are there parts of their body that they do no like touched? Where’s there favourite spot to be rubbed or pet? - are they food motivated for rewards? - do they counter- or table-surf for food? - have they had formal training? What are the commands used for basic requests? - how are they on leash? - anything else I should know to be able to make your dog’s time with us a positive one! A few other things: Dogs that stay with us have to be well socialized to busy family life, especially children. Our house can be chaotic with teenagers coming and going and is not suited to a dog that is nervous or unused to being around lots of people. We understand that accidents happen, often with older dogs, but being housetrained is a must. We do not have a breed preference - temperament and personality are more important. However, we simply cannot take dogs that have a history of biting, require a muzzle, are aggressive or that an owner has only recently adopted (less than 6 months). The safety and well-being of your dog, our dogs, and our family Is paramount. For first time boarders, a meet and greet in advance is required. Agreeing to meet is not an agreement to board. We both need to be sure of a good fit for our dogs. Once I have met your dog and had a successful boarding experience, meet and greets won’t be necessary and bookings can be more last minute.
A typical day
At least two 30 minutes walks per day (or more if your dog needs it). Local trails nearby. If they can travel well in a car, other nature trails are possible. Lots of outside time (weather permitting). Playtime. Cuddles. Our dog loves fetch!
Location
Kitchener, ON
Pets
We care like you care ❤️
Pet care experience
***Welcoming new friends for walks/drop ins!*** With over 30 years of caring for cats and dogs, we guarantee that we will care for and love your pet as if they were our own. I started walking a neighbour’s dog and caring for cats when I was in my midteens - after years of longing for a pet in a pet-free home, it was a way to get a “fix”! Over the years I have cared for other people’s companions and eventually my own. I didn’t get my first dog until I was 29! Since then I have had 5 dogs. The most recent is Lily, a potcake from Bahamas. She joins Poppy, our l mutt who loves to play and take up the whole couch. We are a family that adores our dogs and everyone else’s too! My kids have had dogs in their lives since they were born and they are excellent with dogs of all kinds. My teenage daughter now joins me in caring for animals as a part-time job. This is at no additional cost to clients! Got two dogs? You get two times the love for the same price! If we are dropping in to see your companion, we promise to give them whatever they need - cuddles, play time or to just sit in quiet company. If your dog needs a walk, it will involve lots of focussed attention, chatting, pats, and treats (if allowed). We know what your pet means to you because we know what ours mean to us. And we know the kind of care and attention we want our dogs to have when we have to leave them behind. We offer care and affection, with a personal touch, whether drop-ins or walks. A note about fees: Nightly fees are for up to 24 hours. Additional time that is not a full day may incur additional fees. Not all holidays or high demand times in Ontario or Canada are included by Rover (ie Family Day, March Break) so rates may be adjusted for holidays.
Cat care experience
Jennifer also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Thank you for always looking after Fleetwood in the best way possible. I appreciate you!!
I have used Jennifer to watch my golden lab multiple times now and am always very pleased. She provides regular updates with pictures, and Stella comes home exhausted every time! She is a high energy dog but Jennifer takes her for walks and burns her out extremely well. Couldn't be happier with the service we get every time.
Jennifer took care of Tango during our 3 weeks of vacation. She and her family treated him like family and gave us regular updates that kept us smiling. Tango wasn't just looked after; he was pampered like a VIP.
Fantastic, lovely family. Jennifer is simply wonderful and looks after my boy with love and care each time. THANK YOU!!!!
About Jennifer L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large fenced yard and our dogs have the run of the house. We also have a crate and can offer it if your dog needs a space to rest or stay if we go out or overnight. Daily walks and play time, snuggles if they want to, care and affection are just routine around here. We are definitely dog people! I have taken a basic canine first aid course and keep basic first aid supplies in the case of an emergency before veterinary care can be accessed. This would only be used immediately in case of an injury and would not replace veterinary attention.
Home
Information Jennifer L. would like to know about your pet
***Before contacting me regarding services, please ensure that your pets profile is up to date or provide via message details of care, photos, etc and make sure you have read my rates and availability.*** Some of the things I’d like to know about your dog include: - what activities do they love to do? - do they have any fears or dislikes? - are there parts of their body that they do no like touched? Where’s there favourite spot to be rubbed or pet? - are they food motivated for rewards? - do they counter- or table-surf for food? - have they had formal training? What are the commands used for basic requests? - how are they on leash? - anything else I should know to be able to make your dog’s time with us a positive one! A few other things: Dogs that stay with us have to be well socialized to busy family life, especially children. Our house can be chaotic with teenagers coming and going and is not suited to a dog that is nervous or unused to being around lots of people. We understand that accidents happen, often with older dogs, but being housetrained is a must. We do not have a breed preference - temperament and personality are more important. However, we simply cannot take dogs that have a history of biting, require a muzzle, are aggressive or that an owner has only recently adopted (less than 6 months). The safety and well-being of your dog, our dogs, and our family Is paramount. For first time boarders, a meet and greet in advance is required. Agreeing to meet is not an agreement to board. We both need to be sure of a good fit for our dogs. Once I have met your dog and had a successful boarding experience, meet and greets won’t be necessary and bookings can be more last minute.
A typical day
At least two 30 minutes walks per day (or more if your dog needs it). Local trails nearby. If they can travel well in a car, other nature trails are possible. Lots of outside time (weather permitting). Playtime. Cuddles. Our dog loves fetch!
Jennifer L.
Kitchener, ON