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Sofia G.

Uddevalla

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Pet care experience

I'm an experienced dog sitter who has looked after all kinds of dogs, as well as had my own dog. I have attended a number of dog courses and I have always loved dogs and animals since I was a child. This text is in English because I lived in England for 22,5 years and I did a lot of dog sitting through Rover there. I recently moved back home to Sweden with my family, but I am Swedish and speak Swedish and so does my family. We live rurally in Bokenäs and our house is surrounded by woods and nature with lots of lovely walks for your dog. Before joining Rover - I looked after a lot of dogs for friends and family and we love having them around. I also grew up with our dog, Skorpan (an Icelandic Sheepdog), who was an integral part of our family for 15 years. She inspired me to read and learn a lot about dogs, as I wanted to understand her, communicate with her and train her in the best way possible. I believe in positive reinforcement and know how important it is to be consistent, so I always do my best to follow your way of looking after your dog, including using the same commands. My favourite Dog Behaviourist is Sarah Whitehead and I've read a number of her books and attended her two-day practical canine handling and training course in person. I live with my husband Sam, who also grew up with dogs and who loves them as much as I do and our 5-year-old daughter who is very kind, careful and gentle with dogs and all animals (you can see them both in some of the photos). My mum lives in the house next door and she has two cats, but they tend to keep themselves to themselves. It is very important to me that your dog is good with children and well behaved. I'm often available on short notice. If possible, I would prefer it if your dog is not on a raw meat diet.

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Åse R.
Dog Boarding • Mar 25, 2024
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Kan bara ge högsta betyg! Kommunikationen fungerar fantastikt bra, och man verkligen känner hur trygg Ice är med att vara i denna familj! Mycket kärlek och täta uppdateringar gör denna plats till den bästa man kan erbjuda sin hund.❤️

Åse R.
Dog Boarding • Jan 02, 2024
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Vår hund Ice tyckte Sofia och hennes familj uppfyllde alla önskningar en hund kan tänkas ha. Massor av kärlek, respekt och omtanke, bra rutiner som skapade trygghet, samt en oerhörd känsla och öppet sinne för vad just Ice kände och behövde. Att lämna Ice till Sofia kändes inte som att ”lämna bort”, utan snarare att ”lämna hem”. Allt kändes så rätt, redan vid vår första kontakt, och med facit i hand, blev det mångdubbelt bekräftat❤️

Monika J.
Dog Boarding • Nov 09, 2023
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Sofia är engagerad, kunnig och omtänksam. Sofia fick omedelbart en fin kontakt och vistelsen för vår cairnterrier Bailey🐾❤️ blev väldigt bra med fysisk och mental stimulans. Sofia skapade en trygghet och var lyhörd för vad vår hund behövde. Hela familjen var engagerad och Bailey🐾❤️ kände sig genast väl tillrätta. Vi kan verkligen rekommendera Sofia och hennes familj.

Merethe A.
Dog Boarding • Jul 25, 2023
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Det gick bättre än vi någonsin kunde tänka oss att lämna våran 11-åriga Zigge till Sofia med familj. Lugna och så fina med honom. Väldigt proffsigt. Regelbundna uppdateringar om hur allt gick. Kändes otroligt tryggt. Tack för att ni tog så väl hand om våran lilla buse Sofia.

About Sofia G.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a big garden which borders onto nature where we can walk right out into the woods from our doorstep (you can see our home in one of the photos). I love playing with dogs so we can play fetch in the garden, play tug of war or take a walk to the sea (15 mins walk from our house) or just relax on the sofa in our home. I also enjoy training dogs and would be happy to build any kind of training such as tracking scent etc into the daily routine when your dog stays with us.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sofia G. would like to know about your pet

The following are things that we will go through over the phone or in person when you visit before the booking starts: I would like to know if your dog has any set routines and set times for food, walks, play, training etc. I would also like to know about any potential allergies, medical issues, age and breed, as well as anything else that you feel is important for me to know about your dog. It would be helpful to know what commands you use - so I can continue in the same way that you work with your dog. It would also be great to know what your dog is like with other dogs, if they like going in a car and what likes and dislikes your dog has or if he/she is scared of anything, as for example, if they dislike the hoover - I'll make sure not to hoover on a day your dog is staying or I'll take your dog for a walk while my husband hoovers. I would also need a phone number for yourself and at least one other person who can respond in case of an emergency should I not be able to get hold of you.

A typical day

We would go for at least 2 longer walks a day, mainly through woodlands but also along the gravel road that goes to our house and to the sea, as well as a couple of shorter walks in between. We would play in the house or in the garden if you bring toys. If my daughter is at nursery, I would mainly work on my laptop in between walks and play, hopefully with your dog on the sofa next to me. If my daughter and husband are at home, then we would all play with and have cosy times with your dog. Our daughter is very calm, kind, careful and gentle with dogs and all animals.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
SEK 500per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
SEK 400per day

Sofia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work part-time from home as an animal communicator and reiki healer, as well as part time at a local school when they need extra help (only short days here and there). My husband also works part-time, so between the two of us (and my mum who is a pensioner who lives next door) we would make sure that your dog has got company most of the time, if not all of the time. We will play with your dog and go for a number of long and short walks each day.

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Calendar last updated 6 days ago
Sofia can host up to 3 pets per night
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About Sofia G.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a big garden which borders onto nature where we can walk right out into the woods from our doorstep (you can see our home in one of the photos). I love playing with dogs so we can play fetch in the garden, play tug of war or take a walk to the sea (15 mins walk from our house) or just relax on the sofa in our home. I also enjoy training dogs and would be happy to build any kind of training such as tracking scent etc into the daily routine when your dog stays with us.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sofia G. would like to know about your pet

The following are things that we will go through over the phone or in person when you visit before the booking starts: I would like to know if your dog has any set routines and set times for food, walks, play, training etc. I would also like to know about any potential allergies, medical issues, age and breed, as well as anything else that you feel is important for me to know about your dog. It would be helpful to know what commands you use - so I can continue in the same way that you work with your dog. It would also be great to know what your dog is like with other dogs, if they like going in a car and what likes and dislikes your dog has or if he/she is scared of anything, as for example, if they dislike the hoover - I'll make sure not to hoover on a day your dog is staying or I'll take your dog for a walk while my husband hoovers. I would also need a phone number for yourself and at least one other person who can respond in case of an emergency should I not be able to get hold of you.

A typical day

We would go for at least 2 longer walks a day, mainly through woodlands but also along the gravel road that goes to our house and to the sea, as well as a couple of shorter walks in between. We would play in the house or in the garden if you bring toys. If my daughter is at nursery, I would mainly work on my laptop in between walks and play, hopefully with your dog on the sofa next to me. If my daughter and husband are at home, then we would all play with and have cosy times with your dog. Our daughter is very calm, kind, careful and gentle with dogs and all animals.

Location

Uddevalla, Sweden

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Sofia G.

Uddevalla

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews