Trudy N.
Edmonton, AB
Reliable Compassionate Experienced
Pet care experience
My husband and I know how stressful it can be to find good care for our own dog, and take great pride in providing exceptional care for your animal(s). We believe in positive reinforcement and will not use aversive tools (choke collars, e-collars, etc.) on your animals. Experience, Qualifications & Training: - Pet First Aid - Advanced Dog Handling - Leash Reactivity - Canine & Cat Body Language - experienced dog caregiver at AARCS animal shelter (walking, feeding & providing enrichment for shelter dogs) - certified with my dog as a wellness team with CAAWLS I have experience dealing with many different sizes & breeds of dogs. I especially enjoy working with fearful, anxious or reactive dogs and seeing them gain confidence, learn to self-regulate and be comfortable in a world designed for humans.
Reviews
This was the first time I used this site and was nervous about leaving my brand new puppy with a stranger. Upon contacting a few potential sitters, Trudy reached out right away. She offered a meet and greet to make sure she was a good fit. She was! I left my Zoey overnight for a christmas party along with the next day for over 7 hours. She sent constant updates and photos and really made me feel alot of peace of mind knowing my puppy was in great hands! Thanks Trudy!
This was my first time leaving my dog for the weekend, and booking with Trudy gave me such peace of mind! I got lots of updates, photos, and my dog was so happy and tired after the weekend away. I was so appreciative of her care and attention to my dog this weekend :)
Trudy was an absolutely wonderful caregiver for our three-year-old Border Collie. I absolutely loved the constant updates and photos she provided throughout the day. It was lovely to see how well Jax was doing and it helped me to enjoy my vacation even more!!
Trudy and Phil were very communicative and kind. It’s our first time using Rover and Trudy truly put us at ease and even offered to meet up prior to scheduling to make sure we feel comfortable with them. We got photos and updates constantly throughout the day. Will definitely be using their services and trusting our boy with them again!
About Trudy N.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will provide drop-in visits & walks for your animal(s) based on your needs & requirements. I understand that pets feel most comfortable in their own spaces & I am happy to help make sure they are safe and well. Depending on my availability, I do offer some boarding and house-sitting for existing clients, once we have been able to establish a trusting relationship. I am able to bring my own dog along on walks if your animal enjoys the company of other dogs. This is only done if requested and/or approved by the client. Dogs in our home will always be fed separately (to avoid any resource guarding issues) & are able to sleep where they are comfortable. We do have the ability to manage the space in our home (using baby gates) to ensure all animals feel safe and have their own space if they need it. We will only ever have a maximum of 3 dogs in our home at one time.
Information Trudy N. would like to know about your pet
It is important to know your pet's personality, schedule, cues they know, allergies, reactivities, preferences on going to the bathroom (mine used to only go on walks - lol!), etc. We do require a meet & greet in advance of providing any services. For boarding clients, meeting at a neutral location for slow and proper introductions work best for the dogs (and humans too!).
A typical day
I will base activities & walks on your dog's needs & your instructions. We enjoy playing brain games with dogs (e.g. learning new tricks, food puzzles/games, etc.), playing tug, tossing the ball, jogging, or just taking them out and letting them have a long sniffy walk. A typical day looks like: morning walk, breakfast, relax, outside break, enrichment, relax, lunch walk, snack, relax, post-work walk, dinner, relax, outside time or indoor play (dependent upon weather), night snack, bedtime.
Services
Trudy can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is varied, so please enquire to see if we can accommodate your needs. For boarding clients, either my husband or I ensure we are home for the duration of your pet's stay. On rare occasions when we are both required to be out of the home for a short period of time, we will discuss with you in advance.
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About Trudy N.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will provide drop-in visits & walks for your animal(s) based on your needs & requirements. I understand that pets feel most comfortable in their own spaces & I am happy to help make sure they are safe and well. Depending on my availability, I do offer some boarding and house-sitting for existing clients, once we have been able to establish a trusting relationship. I am able to bring my own dog along on walks if your animal enjoys the company of other dogs. This is only done if requested and/or approved by the client. Dogs in our home will always be fed separately (to avoid any resource guarding issues) & are able to sleep where they are comfortable. We do have the ability to manage the space in our home (using baby gates) to ensure all animals feel safe and have their own space if they need it. We will only ever have a maximum of 3 dogs in our home at one time.
Information Trudy N. would like to know about your pet
It is important to know your pet's personality, schedule, cues they know, allergies, reactivities, preferences on going to the bathroom (mine used to only go on walks - lol!), etc. We do require a meet & greet in advance of providing any services. For boarding clients, meeting at a neutral location for slow and proper introductions work best for the dogs (and humans too!).
A typical day
I will base activities & walks on your dog's needs & your instructions. We enjoy playing brain games with dogs (e.g. learning new tricks, food puzzles/games, etc.), playing tug, tossing the ball, jogging, or just taking them out and letting them have a long sniffy walk. A typical day looks like: morning walk, breakfast, relax, outside break, enrichment, relax, lunch walk, snack, relax, post-work walk, dinner, relax, outside time or indoor play (dependent upon weather), night snack, bedtime.
Location
Edmonton, AB
Pets
Trudy N.
Edmonton, AB