Ellen

Tertiary Qualified Pet Lover And Dog Cuddler

Lincoln
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Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 NZD for each additional pet
35 NZD
/walk
All services and rates

About Ellen

Experience/Qualifications:
I’m located in Lincoln, work full time and have a BScAniSci (physiology, welfare, behaviour, training, and equine) and have volunteered at vet clinics over summers in the past. I’ve also passed 2 rounds of vet selection and their exams so I’ve got the skills and experience handling a wide range of breeds, ages, sizes and behaviours. I also completed the required assessments for Customs Drug Detector Dog Handling in 2021. I have an old lab at home so no boarding/house sitting from August 2023.

About me:
My availability during public holidays/summer times can book up months in advance so flick me a message if you’re interested! I’m here to walk, feed, pat and look after your pet/s where and when needed when you're away. I understand pets can get nervous or confused when left alone or in kennels/catteries so I’m here to make that time apart as easy as possible for both you and them while you’re away! They are like big hairy kids after all! I grew up on a lifestyle block surrounded with dogs and other animals my whole life and have years of experience with raising and caring for rabbits, sheep, cows, chickens etc. also. I’ve even done a few sheep shearing seasons and fostered ill hedgehogs! I've always passed police and drug testing and have never had a problem with an animal whilst in my care and company.

Services info:
Walks are 30-60 minutes depending on what your pooch can handle/your preference.

Pet visits usually take 30 minutes. I feed them, check and refresh their water and anything else they need; toilet and let them have a run around the garden if kept inside and will provide top quality company and conversation to ensure they’ve had a good day! A second house visit takes up to 30 minutes to repeat the above jobs (if required). Visits do not include a walk - this is a separate service as per Pawshake services outlines so please do not expect this add on unless you have booked it separately.

I send a photo and/or update (depending on owner preference) during the service and will leave your house clean and tidy as you left it prior to the service. Please specify if your animal baby has specific requirements eg. walking away from other dogs, special food, medication, fears around vehicles/cats/other dogs etc. to make sure the service runs smoothly. Any other questions, please feel free to message me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Ellen's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 NZD for each additional pet
35 NZD
/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
40 NZD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
65 NZD
/day

Ellen also offers

Dog training

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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Home Visits
Marina, 2024-02-17

First time we left our puppy with somebody else and we had an amazing experience with Ellen. Thanks a lot for looking after our boy and giving us the peace of mind knowing that he’s in good hands. We will certainly book Ellen’s services again :-)

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House Sitting
Grace, 2023-11-22

Ellen provided excellent comms before and during the stay and our GSP seemed well exercised and content when we got home. Thanks!

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Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+20 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
BScAniSci (minor: equine and physiology) 2 rounds of pre vet and exams completed Passed the required assessments for Customs Detector Dog Handling Grew up on a lifestyle block with a huge range of animals Volunteered for 6 months at vet clinics and Orana Park dealing with exotic animals etc Have been around dogs of all shapes, ages and sizes since I was born - I love them more than humans!

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Ellen

Ellen

Tertiary Qualified Pet Lover And Dog Cuddler

Lincoln
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 NZD for each additional pet
35 NZD
/walk
All services and rates
Contact Ellen

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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