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Patricia D.

Calgary, AB

5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
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Provides Undivided Attention & Love

Pet care experience

As of May 2024, I will be relocating from Calgary AB to British Columbia to be with family. Thank you to all my loving and loyal clientele, who are far from just clients, you all are family. I am moved by the continuous trust you all have put in me to care for your beloved animal family members. Each and every one of you will always hold a special place in my heart. Love, Patricia ♥️🐾 ——————— Insured & Bonded by PROfur, insurance for pet care professionals. ——————— Registered with The City Of Calgary (Working permit & Business Licence) ——————— Certified Pet First Aid & Off The Grid safety training, through WalksN’Wags. ——————- Member of Pet Sitters International (PSI) Certified Professional Pet Sitter (PSI-CPPS) Disaster Planning for Professional Pet Sitters Rabbits & Pocket Pet First Aid ——————- Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) Karen Pryor Academy, Dog Trainer Professional graduate. ——————— Covid-19 & Community Safety By now, we have all realized that the threat of Covid-19/ Flu/ RSV/ etc. is based on our own health and unique risk factors. Navigating the pandemic over these past few years has consisted of careful considerations, critical thinking, risk assessment, deepened awareness of others, and so much patience. Kindness, awareness, and willingness to be respectful towards each other is all I can ask for. If you are sick, please be transparent. On a daily basis I interact with loved ones who are immunocompromised, and those who are considered high risk. Transparency, consent, and clear communication are paramount to the way I operate. And I graciously expect this to be a two-way street. Thank you.

Reviews

Karin S.
Dog Boarding • Mar 10, 2024
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As always, Patricia provides the very best care and attention - Missy loves her time there. Beyond being knowledgeable and attentive, Patricia is kind and thoughtful. I highly recommend Patricia.

Shaun A.
Dog Boarding • Feb 29, 2024
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Patricia is the absolute best dog sitter you could ever hope for. We have used her services in the past and continue to be amazed at how loving, caring and attentive she is for our dog Charlie. We would highly highly recommend her services to others and will greatly miss her future services when she moves. If you are able to use Patricia, do not think twice. Extremely attentive, gives many great photos along with updates during the stay, and provides worry free care of our dog when we are not able to take him with us. Amazing with animals.

Karin S.
Dog Boarding • Feb 27, 2024
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As always, Patricia is fantastic. The best caregiver ever - so caring, kind and competent. Highly recommend.

Parminder S.
House Sitting • Feb 15, 2024
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Highly recommend Patricia. This was our first time ever leaving our dog with someone else, we were very hesitant at first with trusting someone new with our dog and house but Patricia made us feel 100% comfortable before we left. She went above and beyond helping us feel at ease during our vacation, she was informative and left our home in great shape. We would 100% recommend her and we will differently be booking her again whenever needed in the future.

About Patricia D.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

————————————————————— DOG BOARDING $40/night Additional Dog +$20 Designated Pick-Up & Drop-Off times are scheduled on a first come first serve basis, but must be scheduled in advance, with of course the understanding that delays occur. If you are not able to arrange pick-up in the morning, on your dogs final day of boarding, it would only be fair to charge a daycare fee of $25. Please coordinate your dog’s routine bathing before their arrival. ————————————————————— DROP-IN VISITS $25 (30 min) (Additional time after 30 minutes, +$15/30min) For this particular service, I cater to many types of animals. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Gerbils, you name it. Extra time is highly recommended for timid pets that need just a bit more to warm up to new people. Or for pets that thrive with a bit more TLC to reduce stress. And especially for animals with health issues that require close monitoring. There are two kinds of Drop-In Visits: ( 1 ) You are at work; on a day trip; New Years Eve party; you’re not gone for an extended period of time. ( 2 ) You are on vacation, or not home for multiple days at a time, and I provide care that meets your animals’ basic needs in order to ensure their comfort, health, and survival. *** Both cost the same, and both require full transparency, so I can properly provide care that is aligned with your vacancy. I require a minimum 30 min visit every day when you plan to be away for 2 or more consecutive days. My professional preference is visiting twice daily. I will not substitute Drop-In care for when House Sitting or Boarding is actually required for the health and safety of your animal(s). Many animals naturally need more consistent care and attention. It really depends on an animal’s individual needs. Under estimating the amount of care an animal needs can be dangerous. ————————————————————— DOG WALKS (Private or household) On-Leash $25 (30 min) (Additional dog +$15) On-leash $35 (60 min) (Additional dog +$20) If you are looking for Off-Leash Adventures, we would have to discuss safety, insurance, and locations. ————————————————————— HOUSESITTING $100/night (includes 1 animal) Additional dog +20 Additional cat +15 I stay overnight in your home, so you and your animal(s) can rest easy. As a Professional Pet Sitter my work hours can vary, during the day and into the evening. I will have other animals who depend on my availability for Drop-In Visits, Dog Walks, Training, Animal Enrichment, etc. while I am responsible for watching over your home and animal(s). ————————————————————— PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS A copy of your pet's (up to date) immunizations (a clean bill of health) from your Veterinarian is required before our in-person consultation. Consent is also needed to contact your Veterinarian’s office to confirm documentation. This will also give you the opportunity to add my name/information to your animal’s account, stating that your animal will be under my care while you’re away, incase of any emergencies. • Rabies • Bordetella • Distemper/Parvo • GREATLY encourage that your dog is on a regular flea/tick treatment. • I also feel very strongly about a monthly routine deworming treatment. *** Prevention is key to dealing with intestinal parasites. All all family members living with your pet can be affected, and this would include myself as well. *** “broad-spectrum” anti-parasitics, particularly those that eliminate adult worms and larvae is highly recommended. *** (Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Whipworm, Single-Celled "Microscopic" Intestinal Parasites, etc.) *** It is important to have your pet's stool tested, as recommended by your Veterinarian. ******************************************************* DISCLAIMER in regards to BOARDING; If your animal is showing signs of sickness before their stay, for example, diarrhea, vomiting, abnormal lethargy, rashes, etc. please understand that it is your responsibility to have a backup plan with a family member or friend who can take care of your pet. Under no circumstance, will I put any other dogs under my care (dogs boarding in my home) at risk of getting sick. If your animal is feeling better from being sick, and is on antibiotics or medications that are not their regular medications, I will NOT be able to accept your animal boarding request during this time of healing. Your animal must have a clean bill of health. Thank you kindly for respecting these boundaries. These rules have been created to enforce a happy and safe environment for every animal under my care. *******************************************************

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Patricia D. would like to know about your pet

————————————————————— - Provide proof of up-to-date immunizations - Allergies - Anxieties - Aggression (towards humans and or other dogs) - Reactivity? - Fully potty trained? (Do they have a tendency of marking indoors?) - Health issues? Please provide clear and concise daily instructions. - How is their recall? - Are they good off leash? - How are they on leash? - Is your dog a chewer/scavenger? - Is your dog destructive? - Provide a list of your animal’s trained behaviours

A typical day

————————————————————— - Positive Reinforcement - Mental and physical stimulation - Rewards & play that cater to meet your animal’s needs - Exercise - Socialization (if safe to do so) - Undivided Love & Attention

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
CA$40per night
House Sitting
in your home
CA$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
CA$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
CA$25per walk

Patricia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Patricia can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

————————————————————— MEET & GREET PROCESS The ideal Meet & Greet process would begin no less than 1 month prior to hiring me to support you with meeting your animals needs. Even more advanced notice is best, in order to secure a spot for your animal, but most importantly to allow for ample time to ensure that we are indeed a good fit for each other. If you are not a regular client of mine, and have not already fully participated in a screening process and meet & greet, I reserve the right to not accept last minute bookings or your booking request in general. 🟣 STEP 1: We set up a virtual meeting (30 min). I then encourage owners to think things over for 24 hrs, to look into all their options, and to address any questions/concerns. When hiring a solo pet sitter, it is important to have multiple reliable pet sitter’s in your corner. Solo pet sitters book up fast, and as an ethical and moral responsibility, solo pet sitters shouldn’t take on more than they can handle, because in the end it will be the animals most affected. 🟣 STEP 2: If we are both feeling comfortable with moving forward, we then would book an in-person meeting. DOG BOARDING Meet & Greets are hosted in my backyard. During our virtual meeting, I offer a tour of the main areas of my home. I do not provide in-person walk-throughs of my home. DROP-IN + HOUSE SITTING + DOG WALK Meet & Greets are hosted in your home. 🟣 STEP 3: During our in-person meeting we would go over all details of our service contract, insurance, and everything that is included within my offerings. 🟣 STEP 4: We officially book! 😍

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About Patricia D.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

————————————————————— DOG BOARDING $40/night Additional Dog +$20 Designated Pick-Up & Drop-Off times are scheduled on a first come first serve basis, but must be scheduled in advance, with of course the understanding that delays occur. If you are not able to arrange pick-up in the morning, on your dogs final day of boarding, it would only be fair to charge a daycare fee of $25. Please coordinate your dog’s routine bathing before their arrival. ————————————————————— DROP-IN VISITS $25 (30 min) (Additional time after 30 minutes, +$15/30min) For this particular service, I cater to many types of animals. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Gerbils, you name it. Extra time is highly recommended for timid pets that need just a bit more to warm up to new people. Or for pets that thrive with a bit more TLC to reduce stress. And especially for animals with health issues that require close monitoring. There are two kinds of Drop-In Visits: ( 1 ) You are at work; on a day trip; New Years Eve party; you’re not gone for an extended period of time. ( 2 ) You are on vacation, or not home for multiple days at a time, and I provide care that meets your animals’ basic needs in order to ensure their comfort, health, and survival. *** Both cost the same, and both require full transparency, so I can properly provide care that is aligned with your vacancy. I require a minimum 30 min visit every day when you plan to be away for 2 or more consecutive days. My professional preference is visiting twice daily. I will not substitute Drop-In care for when House Sitting or Boarding is actually required for the health and safety of your animal(s). Many animals naturally need more consistent care and attention. It really depends on an animal’s individual needs. Under estimating the amount of care an animal needs can be dangerous. ————————————————————— DOG WALKS (Private or household) On-Leash $25 (30 min) (Additional dog +$15) On-leash $35 (60 min) (Additional dog +$20) If you are looking for Off-Leash Adventures, we would have to discuss safety, insurance, and locations. ————————————————————— HOUSESITTING $100/night (includes 1 animal) Additional dog +20 Additional cat +15 I stay overnight in your home, so you and your animal(s) can rest easy. As a Professional Pet Sitter my work hours can vary, during the day and into the evening. I will have other animals who depend on my availability for Drop-In Visits, Dog Walks, Training, Animal Enrichment, etc. while I am responsible for watching over your home and animal(s). ————————————————————— PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS A copy of your pet's (up to date) immunizations (a clean bill of health) from your Veterinarian is required before our in-person consultation. Consent is also needed to contact your Veterinarian’s office to confirm documentation. This will also give you the opportunity to add my name/information to your animal’s account, stating that your animal will be under my care while you’re away, incase of any emergencies. • Rabies • Bordetella • Distemper/Parvo • GREATLY encourage that your dog is on a regular flea/tick treatment. • I also feel very strongly about a monthly routine deworming treatment. *** Prevention is key to dealing with intestinal parasites. All all family members living with your pet can be affected, and this would include myself as well. *** “broad-spectrum” anti-parasitics, particularly those that eliminate adult worms and larvae is highly recommended. *** (Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Whipworm, Single-Celled "Microscopic" Intestinal Parasites, etc.) *** It is important to have your pet's stool tested, as recommended by your Veterinarian. ******************************************************* DISCLAIMER in regards to BOARDING; If your animal is showing signs of sickness before their stay, for example, diarrhea, vomiting, abnormal lethargy, rashes, etc. please understand that it is your responsibility to have a backup plan with a family member or friend who can take care of your pet. Under no circumstance, will I put any other dogs under my care (dogs boarding in my home) at risk of getting sick. If your animal is feeling better from being sick, and is on antibiotics or medications that are not their regular medications, I will NOT be able to accept your animal boarding request during this time of healing. Your animal must have a clean bill of health. Thank you kindly for respecting these boundaries. These rules have been created to enforce a happy and safe environment for every animal under my care. *******************************************************

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Patricia D. would like to know about your pet

————————————————————— - Provide proof of up-to-date immunizations - Allergies - Anxieties - Aggression (towards humans and or other dogs) - Reactivity? - Fully potty trained? (Do they have a tendency of marking indoors?) - Health issues? Please provide clear and concise daily instructions. - How is their recall? - Are they good off leash? - How are they on leash? - Is your dog a chewer/scavenger? - Is your dog destructive? - Provide a list of your animal’s trained behaviours

A typical day

————————————————————— - Positive Reinforcement - Mental and physical stimulation - Rewards & play that cater to meet your animal’s needs - Exercise - Socialization (if safe to do so) - Undivided Love & Attention

Location

Calgary, AB

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Patricia D.

Calgary, AB

5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews