Sophie

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Hey! I'm Sophie, I come from Switzerland, and I speak english, french, spanish and I understand dutch!

I have lived in Leiden for 5 years now, Im currently finishing my master thesis so I work from home and my schedule is flexible. 

I am a big animal lover, and vegetarian! I have experience with actively and regularly pet sitting for 2 years now but I've also taken care of animals since a young age. I have experience with rescue dogs, puppies and special needs (medications). 

I usually go 2 times to visit a cat, clean the litter, and spend 20-30 minutes playing or/and cuddling. 

For dogs, I usually board in my house (I live alone and it's quiet in my apartment). Most of the time 3/4 walks a day (sometimes more and sometimes less, depending on the dog and their needs). The walks are usually around 30 minutes but I commonly do a long 1h walk once a day.

I have experience with administering medication (orally) to both dogs and cats, my best friend's dog had health issues and I gave the medicine hidden in some food or treat. As well, given my background in psychology, I know how to train animals and have experience in training cats and dogs as well for basic commands, walking (not pulling). I try to continue reinforcing good behaviors but Let me know if you want me to train him/her more. Also let me know of their dietary requirements, and usual routine so I can try to follow it as well! 

I now live in an apartment by myself, it is on one floor and has a small balcony, beware I have open stairs to get to my apartment. I am a clean person and make sure to keep it! Given the carpeted floor, if your dog stays at my home provide their sleeping bed/towels etc so it is more hygienic. If she or he cannot walk up I can carry her/him up the stairs. I would usually not allow pets in my bed but I allow them on the sofa. I try to follow your rules as well.

hope to take care of your dog soon and meet