Leonie d.
Dalkeith
Confident and experienced dog lover
Pet care experience
I've had dogs all of my life, and have been responsible for them since I was a teenager. I've always loved being around dogs and engaging with them. I have 2 dogs at home who have taught me so much about both myself, and the life of dogs! My late father used to run a dog boarding facility where he housed a minimum of 25 dogs at any given time and I regularly took over for him so he could go on holiday as well as helping out with various duties when I visited him. I have experience with reactive dogs, having had a reactive dog myself and having looked after reactive dogs at my dad's. I have attended a lot of dog training classes with my own dogs so have experience in obedience training; I don't currently have professional qualifications for this but I aim to become an accredited dog trainer in the future.
Reviews
Leonie did a great job of looking after Frank for a few days for us. She administered his medication and Frank seemed very comfortable with her. He misses his family when we go away but he was relaxed in Leonie’s company. Leonie also looked after our house well and left it spotless even stripping the bed and washing the sheets. I would have no hesitation using Leonie to pet sit for us again 😊
Highly recommended
Leonie was absolutely fantastic with Odie. He can be a wee bit worried with new people, but she listened to his communication so well and gave him the time and space he needed so he could relax. I came home to a happy, chilled out dog!
Our dogs loved being with Leonie. She was so good with them and looked after them like they were her own. Leonie met with us, asked lots of questions about our dogs, gave lots of info about her home and her dogs. She really put us at ease about leaving our dogs with her. She kept us updated with messages and photos while we were away, which was lovely. We are already looking at dates for our next booking. Thoroughly recommend.
About Leonie d.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have 2 dogs of my own at home who love playing with other dogs, but also know when other dogs don't want to play. I usually walk my dogs in the morning for around an hour a day, usually as one long walk but I'm happy to adjust my routines to fit the needs of the dog(s) staying with me. As I'm home for most of the day, dogs will be let out in the garden multiple times a day (pretty much whenever they ask!). If I'm petsitting in your home, my dogs would be happy to be left at home with my housemate (my housemate would not be providing care to guest dogs, only to my own dogs when I am house-sitting for someone else). In regard to dog walking and drop in visits, I am willing to meet the needs of you and your pooch; I appreciate all dogs have different care requirements and the owner always knows best!
Home
Information Leonie d. would like to know about your pet
All dogs needs vary so it's important that you let me know anything in particular that your dog needs and I am sure I will be happy to help. If your dog requires any medication, I'm experienced in administering medication but it would be helpful to know how best to do this to minimise your pooch's stress. I'm happy to walk reactive dogs, but I would ideally like to go for a walk with you first to see how you usually manage your dogs behaviour so that I can match your training/management and understand what works for and what triggers your dog.
A typical day
I live a 5 minute walk from some woods so I generally take my dogs out for at least an hour long walk in the woods on my days off as well as spending the day hanging out with them at home. I also play "find it" fairly frequently, where I scatter treats either around my garden or amongst blankets inside (weather dependent) and let the dogs use their noses to snuffle out the treats. I feed my dogs twice a day, around 9am and 5pm.
Services
Leonie can host
Leonie can watch in your home
Availability
I'm currently building up clients for dog walking and have no other employment so I'm generally available most of the time for any kind of dog care, although drop in visits and dog walking is my preference. When I have dogs staying with me, I like to check that they are okay to be left home alone before making any plans; I like to go to the gym regularly, but I'm flexible on this and I generally plan my day/week around the needs of the dog(s) staying with me.
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About Leonie d.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have 2 dogs of my own at home who love playing with other dogs, but also know when other dogs don't want to play. I usually walk my dogs in the morning for around an hour a day, usually as one long walk but I'm happy to adjust my routines to fit the needs of the dog(s) staying with me. As I'm home for most of the day, dogs will be let out in the garden multiple times a day (pretty much whenever they ask!). If I'm petsitting in your home, my dogs would be happy to be left at home with my housemate (my housemate would not be providing care to guest dogs, only to my own dogs when I am house-sitting for someone else). In regard to dog walking and drop in visits, I am willing to meet the needs of you and your pooch; I appreciate all dogs have different care requirements and the owner always knows best!
Home
Information Leonie d. would like to know about your pet
All dogs needs vary so it's important that you let me know anything in particular that your dog needs and I am sure I will be happy to help. If your dog requires any medication, I'm experienced in administering medication but it would be helpful to know how best to do this to minimise your pooch's stress. I'm happy to walk reactive dogs, but I would ideally like to go for a walk with you first to see how you usually manage your dogs behaviour so that I can match your training/management and understand what works for and what triggers your dog.
A typical day
I live a 5 minute walk from some woods so I generally take my dogs out for at least an hour long walk in the woods on my days off as well as spending the day hanging out with them at home. I also play "find it" fairly frequently, where I scatter treats either around my garden or amongst blankets inside (weather dependent) and let the dogs use their noses to snuffle out the treats. I feed my dogs twice a day, around 9am and 5pm.
Location
Dalkeith, United Kingdom
Pets
Leonie d.
Dalkeith