>While I am a professional dog walker by trade, I also offer pet sitting here on Pawshake :)

>I am 26 years old, with a background in animal care (SPCA volunteer, professional pet sitting & dog walking)

>Lots of experience with dogs, rats, rabbits, birds (chickens, parrots, pigeons), cats, and farm animals 

>Based in Northland, Wellington

Dog Walking Overview:

My goals: Engagement & Enrichment  

Activities: Solo walks, Pack walks, Playtime, Off-leash, or On-leash 

Where: Northern & Western Suburbs*  

How: Car pick-up and drop-off, or home visits 

Duration: Generally an hour or more, negotiable (45mins minimum)  

Dogs: All welcome, small to large breeds  

Specialty: rescues,senior/retired, shy/nervous, disabled, other special needs 

Price range: $35-$65** 

Meet and greet: $5 

*can discuss other locations

**actual rate based on location, number of dogs, length of walk

// I love letting dogs reconnect with the natural environment, so I often seek out the wild bits of Wellington. I want our animal companions to enjoy the rich scents of a forest, feel fresh wind in their fur, see sunlight dancing in their eyes, and enjoy cool mud under their paws // 

About me:

Kia ora! I'm a complete animal-loving dork , currently flatting with my sweet elderly labrador Ronja, who I got to spend the last eleven years with since she was a pup. I spent so much of my teenage years hanging out with her, she was (and is) one of my all time best friends. Then there's our other family dog Mio, a beautiful large border collie x huntaway, a nervous and reactive SPCA special who still lives with my parents. I've had lots of experience with dogs who - like Mio - can be dog aggressive or have background trauma. My life is so closely intertwined with pets and animals that it's hard to sum it up. I'v always been an animal lover and understood an animal's wants and needs. Throughout my life I've lived with cats, dogs, rabbits, pet rats, pigeons, chickens, geese, sheep, a dwarf hamster and a cockatoo. I've also volunteered at the SPCA, been a professional dog walker with Hound Hikes, and been a professional pet sitter with Creature Comforts. Now I'm ready to move on from working for the big bosses, and start working for myself; I'd love to put my passion and professionalism to good use by spending time with your dear animal friends, in a flexible way that suits us both!! 

TL;DR: Spending time with animals is my professional hobby!