Lena

Very Experienced With First-Time Away From Home Nervous Dogs

Edinburgh
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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, and a confidant calm energy for your pet and connected communication with you while you are away. I don't have my own dog so I am 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 all bookings.  
  • Please note I watch pets who are not hyper-reactive towards other dogs, people and children.
  • I watch dogs who don't pull strongly on a lead for my own wellbeing. 
  • When I Visit Your Home What's Included In A Dog-Walk And How Long Does It Last?

    - Booking a walk starts at 45 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 45-90minute 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 45-90 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
    35 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
    20 GBP
    /day
    House Sitting
    House Sitting
    A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
    45 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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    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

    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
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    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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