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Ssophie
Kia Ora, my name is Sophie
Christchurch
Pawshake sitter since December 2025
1-5 years of experience
(1 review)
Active in the Pawshake Community
3 times saved
Recently updated calendar
Last active6 days ago
Usually respondswithin 35 minutes
Last contactedabout 2 months ago
Last booked5 months ago
About sophie
I am extremely passionate about animal welfare and have a good understanding of animal behaviour and nutrition. I have a certificate in animal care and a certification from the Fear Free Shelter Program. Due to my rental policy, I unfortunately cannot have pets of my own, however I have experience in training my family's dog's Chewie and Bella, and also have experience caring for and handling all types of dogs at Top Notch Boarding Kennels. I have been trained to recognize signs of stress, anxiety and fear in dogs and cats, and how to respond appropriately. I am also experienced in administering medications. I am a strong advocate for positive reinforcement, and believe it is the only humane and appropriate way to train animals. So you can rest assured that your pet will be cared for!
I am based in Hillsborough/St Martins Christchurch, therefore I can come to you free of charge if you are located in this area or surrounding areas i.e. Somerfield, Cashmere etc. If you are located more than 15km from this area, an extra travel charge may be required (gas prices are still not great).
Experience and Qualifications:
Fear Free Shelter Program Certificate
Fearfreeshelters.com | 2024
Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3)
SIT | 2025
Volunteer at Top Notch (Dog) Boarding Kennels
2025
Services and Pricing:
Dog Walking - 30min walk. I will pick your dog up from your home for a 30min walk. Please let me know if your dog has particular favourite routes that they would like to be walked.
(From $21 per walk. $10 for an additional pet).
Home Visits - 30min visit. I will stop by your home to look after, entertain and feed your pet for half an hour.
(From $25 per visit) (Deal $45 for 2 visits per day).
I would love to meet you and your furry friend, please get in contact for a free meet and greet!
My availability: I do shift work, so my roster is different each week, I will try my best to work around that to find a suitable time for us both! I do work every Saturday until 3pm, but I am free after that :)
I am based in Hillsborough/St Martins Christchurch, therefore I can come to you free of charge if you are located in this area or surrounding areas i.e. Somerfield, Cashmere etc. If you are located more than 15km from this area, an extra travel charge may be required (gas prices are still not great).
Experience and Qualifications:
Fear Free Shelter Program Certificate
Fearfreeshelters.com | 2024
Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3)
SIT | 2025
Volunteer at Top Notch (Dog) Boarding Kennels
2025
Services and Pricing:
Dog Walking - 30min walk. I will pick your dog up from your home for a 30min walk. Please let me know if your dog has particular favourite routes that they would like to be walked.
(From $21 per walk. $10 for an additional pet).
Home Visits - 30min visit. I will stop by your home to look after, entertain and feed your pet for half an hour.
(From $25 per visit) (Deal $45 for 2 visits per day).
I would love to meet you and your furry friend, please get in contact for a free meet and greet!
My availability: I do shift work, so my roster is different each week, I will try my best to work around that to find a suitable time for us both! I do work every Saturday until 3pm, but I am free after that :)
sophie offers ...
At sophie's home
sophie currently does not offer any services at their home.
At your home
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $25 /daysophie can only travel 20 km from Christchurch.
2x Home visit
Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $45 /daysophie can only travel 20 km from Christchurch.
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $22 /walk, $10 /additional petsophie can only travel 20 km from Christchurch.
sophie can accept
Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...
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About sophie's home
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House
Small outdoor area
What people say about sophie
Overall rating
5
Communication
5
Conscientious
5
Profile accuracy
5
Treatment of animals
5
Value
5
More about sophie
I speak ...
English
I have experience ...
1-5 years of experience
... with behavioural problems
... with first aid and CPR for pets
... with grooming
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision
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Dog Walkingfrom $22 /walk, $10 /additional pet
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