Josie

Pet Personal Assistant!

Woolston
6 times favorited
6 recurring guests
Usually responds within one day
2y ago
Last activity
<22h
Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
10 NZD for each additional pet
20 NZD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Josie is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Josie

Back for dog walks and home visits!

After taking a year off Pawshake due to getting my dream job, which has now ended im back and ready to meet more new pets!

I am very mature and reliable! I believe these attributes are important when caring and looking after any Animal.

Before my break from Pawshake I had been working at a Kennels/dog daycare and Cattery for over a year,

Due to having a baby late last year I am not going to be returning to work and instead am looking at picking up some regular walks.

Walks will be anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour long sometimes longer, this will be entirely up to your self and for what your dog needs. I am happy to let your dog ride in my car, to take them on beach, bush or forrest walks. Or we can have a stroll around your neighborhood.

Home visits will include me feeding your pet, giving them fresh water, refreshing their bedding, completing a nose to tail health check and providing companionship, whether that be by walking them, playing ball or giving them pats and cuddles. Minimum amount of time with your pets, 30 minutes.

I am located in Woolston, but I'm happy to travel to most areas of Christchurch.

I have studied Animal Management level 4. And level 5 Veterinary Nursing. So I have an extensive background in animal care and knowledge.

I am happy to meet beforehand so I can introduce myself to both you and your companion and make sure we're a match!

I am confident with all dog breeds and behavioural types and have had experience working with an extensive range of breeds, from Chihuahuas to Newfoundlands and everything in-between.

I am competent in administering medications be it injectable, oral or topical.

I am also able to provide first-aid for your animal if it is ever needed. Which I carry supplies for in my car at all times

I am a full time mum to a baby, but am happy to get my mother to look after my girl for a few odd hours here and there so I can devote my time to your pets and get a bit of fitness back in to my life. Bonus if your pooch is baby friendly (she will stay in pram for majority of walks but obviously if she needs to be taken out then I need to be walking baby safe dogs) .

Feel free to contact me with any questions or enquiries, looking forward to hearing from you!

Josie'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
10 NZD for each additional pet
20 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
25 NZD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
45 NZD
/day

Josie also offers

Dog training
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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House Sitting
Chantel, 2019-11-14

Josie has watched our place and pets twice so far. She is super reliable, so easy going and so good to our pets. She handles the two pugs and our staffy boy like a pro. Such good peace of mind knowing she is a training vet nurse. Our wee Felix had to have antinflammatories the day we left and she gave them to him no problem. She goes over and above to ensure the animals are happy. Highly recommended!!!!

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House Sitting
Dominique, 2019-10-01

Any worries I had when Josie first dog and house sat vanished within the first day of being away! Her correspondence was great and we loved getting pics of the dogs and hearing what they had been up to. When we got home the house was spotless and most importantly the dogs were happy! I would not hesitate to recommend Josie or use her services again. She is trust worthy and has a good knowledge of dogs and pets :)

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Availability

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
< 5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Can take care of exotic animals
  • Administering Medications
  • Experience with a variety of animals, including (Birds, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Rats, etc.)
  • Low-Stress Handling
  • Animal First-Aid
  • Basic Training (Positive Reinforcement based)
  • Disease and illness risk awareness
  • Qualified in Animal management (Companion Animals) Level 4, Through Ara institute of Canterbury

Can Administer

Oral medications
First aid and CPR for pets
Injected medications

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Josie

Josie

Pet Personal Assistant!

Woolston
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
10 NZD for each additional pet
20 NZD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Josie is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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