Lindsay

I am originally from Toronto, Canada and am a third year veterinary student at UCD. I love the idea of spending my free time caring for and playing with dogs! I have worked in a small animal veterinary clinic over the past 5 years and have tons of experience caring for dogs. I am very comfortable with any breed or size of dog and I know how to keep myself and the dog safe while handling or walking them. I became interested in dog sitting as a way to take a study break while getting some quality pooch time. I have two dogs back in Toronto, but since moving to Dublin for my studies I have been unable to get a dog of my own. We can all agree that having a dog in your life makes every day better, so naturally the idea of dog sitting was right up my alley!

I am available for dog walking, home visits, and overnight stays. I have cared for friend’s dogs and dogs boarding at the clinic numerous times and am very aware that each dog has their own specific requirements, be they dietary, physical, or medical. I have lots of experience preparing various diets for dogs, administering medication, and lifting or carrying dogs around the house/up flights of stairs if they are physically unwell. During overnight/24 hour+ stays, I can offer twice daily walks, each lasting 20-30 minutes, as well as frequent trips outside/into the garden as required. During a home visit, I can stay for anywhere between 1-8 hours depending on my availability and your request. I can provide at least 1-2 hours of play time (per home visit) and additional hours if staying overnight. Regarding dog walking services alone (depending on your dog's requirements and your preferences) walks will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

I hope to get an enjoyable and rewarding experience out of dog sitting and am looking forward to meeting you and your pooch!

(FYI - I’m aware my availability looks a bit sparse at the moment. I have classes all day but have many weekends open! I won’t be here in the summer as I am heading back to Canada, but will be back in Dublin in September.)