Frankie

Hi! I'm a fourth year English Lit student at the University of Edinburgh, who's missing my own pup like crazy. 

I have a boisterous Norwegian Elkhound at home, and until last year had a wonderful cat who I grew up with (she unfortunately passed away due to old age). They're both pictured! I trained Loki, my dog, and was his primary caregiver for five years prior to coming to university, which has given me lots of experience in dealing with strong-willed, high-energy breeds. Loki is also rather reactive, so I'm quite used to dealing with dogs who perhaps aren't great with other dogs and need a firm hand at times. I also absolutely love cats, and miss my cat, Peppermint, so much, for which reason I would be delighted to take care of your cat and ensure they're getting lots of love and attention while you're out of town :)

I also have lots of experience with dog-walking and dog-sitting. I have taken care of many pups, with differing levels of reactivity and size. I've walked everything from Pyrenees Mountain dogs to French Bulldogs, and in between! I love all dogs big and small, and my favourite places to go include the Pentlands, Blackford Hill, and the Braid Hermitage, however I'm equally happy taking a less energetic pup on a leisurely stroll around the Meadows. For dogs who like water and swimming, Portobello Beach is also a hit.

Included in my services are dog walking, pet-sitting, and home visits. I also do dog boarding, wherein I will do my best to ensure your pup's utmost comfort and happiness within my flat. Please note, however, that I generally do not take dogs for more than a couple of nights at a time, so as to maintain my work schedule and flexibility in my final year of university. Unfortunately, I am usually unable to accept bookings for dog boarding for periods of over three days for these reasons.

For home visits, I will feed your pet, and spend around thirty minutes per visit interacting and playing with them, to break up their day. I live in Marchmont in a flat with access to a garden. When I pet-sit within my own home, I will always keep a pet in my presence and ensure a safe environment with no dangerous foods or plants to chew on in the area. Dogs would be taken out to the garden for loo breaks, and would be walked twice a day for a day-longer/multi-night stay. I have three other flatmates, two of whom have dogs at home, and all of whom are massive pet people and who love to come on dog walks with me.

I also love small pets, such as hamsters and even pet rats, and have taken care of lots of such animals in the past. I've also owned a bearded dragon and bunnies in the past!