Linda M.
Linda M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Secure & Snuggly Stays
I've raised or cared for a variety of breeds for over 25+ years, from puppies to rescues to elderly dogs. Husky-X, Malamutes, Hound-X, American Eskimo and Cairn Terrier-X's have been the core breeds I've handled. I don't currently have a pet living with me, but I love the company of all sorts of scruffy and snuggly fur-friends. I'm an active person (distance runner) and am accustomed to keeping busy bodies and minds occupied. I went through all 4 Levels of training with my female Alaskan Malamute with McCann's Dog Training. While my Mal has since passed, the training gave me a good grounding in guiding and understanding dog behaviours. I'm not afraid of shedding, slobber or reactivity. Please no flexi leashes for your dog's safety and mine. My clients get homemade cookies (if their diet allows) and are welcome on the furniture or on my bed. You set the rules about diet, exercise and any other boundaries.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
If your dogs are like family, and you want them to be treated with respect and kindness, definitely consider Linda! We left our 2 girls with her as we travelled out West. We got frequent updates, photos, and little anecdotes from the day that helped us feel they were in good hands. Linda is so lovely to communicate with, and very detail oriented and capable of handling all their little quirks. She also left our place spotless! We are so thankful to have found her!
Linda was amazing! She took such great care of our dog while we were away for an extended period. On top of that, she was so mindful and respectful of our home. We really appreciated her flexibility and how she accommodated our requests. We got photos and videos every day and we rested well knowing our dog was in Linda’s loving, capable hands. We will definitely be using her services again in the near future and know our dog will love every second of it.
Linda is a caring and reliable sitter and my Emma was very happy in her company. I will definitely use her services again
Linda took great care of our dog Georgie and our home. She communicated with us throughout her stay and made us feel very comfortable leaving our dog and home in her hands. We would definitely recommend her and would book her services again!
Linda was great with my two dogs. She provided lots of pictures and updates throughout her stay. We already have her booked for her next stay and would recommend her to our friends.
Third time's the charm! This was Linda's third visit with our rescue Jasper. Linda's patience and diligence in building trust has paid off with cuddles and ear scratches. We appreciate Linda's proactive communication and commitment to providing excellent care while establishing a relationship with our shy and particular girl. Linda continues to be very accommodating with schedule adjustments and keeps the house very tidy. We'll be booking with her again soon!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home. I'm an actor and a part-time coach. I have flexibility on weekdays and weekends. Lots of time to attend to my fur-clients need for love, butt-scratches, exercise and playtime.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I supervise both indoor and outdoor play. The level of activity is matched to your dog's needs and appropriate to the heat or cold outside.
A typical day
Keeping your dog(s) active and occupied is my first priority as well as giving them downtime to settle and sleep. Tug toys (supervised), indoor fetch/ play, treat balls or stuffed Kongs, are some examples of the activities we might engage in. There are parks and school grounds close by and lots of familiar loops and trails (short drive) for walkies. No off-leash parks.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeLinda can host up to 2 pets per night
- I'm accustomed to handling large breeds and single-minded dogs who want attention. I will ask lots of questions so I can fully understand your dog and their specific requirements -- whether senior dogs with special diets, medication or dogs who are shy or reactive around others. We all want a snuggle bug, but sometimes dogs are more complex. Let's make sure you and your precious dog(s) are comfortable with me and I with them.