Lena

Very Experienced With First-Time Away From Home Nervous Dogs

Edinburgh
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24 recurring guests
Last contacted 3 days ago
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Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
7 GBP for each additional pet
35 GBP
/day
All services and rates

About Lena

Currently working as a 'Functional Health Life-Coach', I work and study online. I've lived in Edinburgh for 18yrs and been a dog sitter now for the past 5yrs. My backround is rooted in cultivating health & well-being, as a skin-specialist, nanny, children's yoga-teacher, dog walker and coach. I'm very experienced in supporting nervous pet-parents with their pets seperation anxiety behaviour. I have a lot of experience especially with first time 'away from home' pets. I provide trust, safety, reliance and a confidant calm energy for your pet and connected communication with you while you are away. I don't have my own dog, however, I'm delighted to offer pet-sitting while you are away. I've completed approx 20 house sits. You are in very experienced thoughtful hands. I invite a minimum of two days for bookings.  

When I Visit Your Home What's Included In A Dog-Walk And How Long Does It Last?

- Booking a walk starts at 60 minutes, walks can be upto 90 minutes at a time tailored to your dogs needs. 

What Does Typical Day Care Look Like?

- Day care (9-5) consists of a 60-90minute walk in the morning. Toilet breaks throughout the day and another 15-20 minute walk before 3pm

When Am I Available For Pet Care?

- My diary is flexible. mostly mornings and afternoons for walks.

How Long Will I Stay In Your Home On A Typical 24hr House-Sit And What's Included During The Stay?

- For house sitting, I will plan to stay at yours all day. I do have some outside classes I attend during the week. So we would ideally discuss this and come to an agreement. I will care for your pet as if they were my own. That includes lots of variety with walks, play-time and in general friendly time together. I ask for a minimum of 2days stay. Bookings finish at 8am on the final day. 

What Does Typical Day-Care Look Like?

(This is an example, I work with each individual dog and their owners needs unique to them)

-Up at 6am, toilet break. 

- 7/8am, long walk for 60-90 minutes. They can jump in water and then pull me about chasing squirels and saying hello to other dogs. 

- Then home and breakfast, relax and usually a sleep for them.

- 1pm toilet break, 20 minute walk.

- 3pm repeat and play time :) 

- 5pm repeat, then dinner.

- 6pm relax and chill with me for the evening while I usually read.

- 8pm toilet break, then beauty sleep for your little one;)

I make it a priority that owners feel as much at ease as their 'little friends' by including them in our activities during the day with photos and videos.

Bookings end at 9am on the last day. 

If you have any questions please feel to reach-out.

Looking forward to welcoming you all!

Warmly,

Lena 

Lena's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
7 GBP for each additional pet
35 GBP
/day
Dog boarding
Dog boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
7 GBP for each additional pet
40 GBP
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
7 GBP for each additional pet
16 GBP
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
19 GBP
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
50 GBP
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
35 GBP
/day

Lena also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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House Sitting
fergus, 2024-04-07

Our two little Dachshunds loved being looked after by Lena in our home. Lena gave the dogs super walks and lots of attention, sharing this on videos to us every day, so we could see how content they were.

Lena left our house very neat and tidy for our return and did every thing she could for us throughout her stay. Happy to recommend Lena to others. 😊

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Dog boarding
Ros, 2024-03-20

Lena looked after our two wee dogs for the first time this weekend. Our oldest dog was upset when we left but Lena was unflappable and handled him with care and patience and managed to settle him quickly. Both dogs seemed to enjoy themselves during their stay and I’m not entirely sure they wanted to leave when we went to collect them😁. Lena provided lots of updates and video’s. We would happily leave our pooches with her again.

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Availability

About Lena's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Dog sex
Female & Male
Cats
all kinds

Lena's home

An apartment
A medium outdoor area
Has no kids
A fully fenced backyard

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban & City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+5 years of experience
I have watched close to 70 dogs post covid and I am well experienced with anxious puppies and various breeds of dogs, especially those with special considerations and who's first time away from their owners was staying at mine. Which I feel is a privilege :) I create a very calm, warm and playful environment. Where owners can tell from my photos and videos that their littles ones feel safe, acknowledged and well taken care of in my beautiful home.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Lena

Lena

Very Experienced With First-Time Away From Home Nervous Dogs

Edinburgh
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
7 GBP for each additional pet
35 GBP
/day
All services and rates
Contact Lena

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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