Jane

My name is Jane, and I am a 22 year old dog lover. I am based in Dublin 4 and am a postgraduate student. I have been around dogs since before I can remember, and have a particular passion for canine care and welfare. I have extensive experience working with dogs of all breeds, temperments and sizes as I was a volunteer at the DSPCA for over 3 years, and spent this summer working as a canine carer at the Dogs Trust Ireland rehoming centre (Where I am still a volunteer). During this time I gained skills and knowledge in areas such as: proper canine handling, socialisation, enrichment and mental stimulation, body language and behaviour, and basic positive reinforcement training. I also have experience dealing with a range of behavioural issues, such as food aggression, reactivity and handling issues (However, a qualified behaviouralist should be consulted for training purposes, as I can only offer canine care). I also have experience with caring for dogs in the home and have been involved with fostering rescue dogs for many years. I am available for dog-sitting and walking in Dublin 4 and some parts of Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown. I am flexible and can offer morning, afternoon and evening walking and dog-sitting slots, 7 days a week (Please message to enquire about availability - Price reflects 45 min duration). Walks will be tailored to fit your dog’s fitness levels and preferred routes/durations can be discussed beforehand. I can also offer pick-up and drop-off services which can be arranged when booking. With regard to dog-sitting, I offer home visits during daytime hours (pricing reflects 1 hour duration) which will incorporate stimulating activities for your dog such as, enrichment, food/toy games, cuddles and more. All aspects of canine care can also be provided, i.e. feeding, medication administering, toilet breaks, basic grooming etc. I understand that every dog has its own individual needs and preferences, so communicating and working closely with owners is my number one priority. I treat every dog under my care as if it were one of my own! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send me a message - I don’t bite!