Sophie

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

I am living in Switzerland (between Zurich and Pully) to do my doctorate project. I often 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). If I take care of your pet, they will be treated as my own, I try not to over-treat them but I make sure their stay is also a holiday!

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 with a parent but I am often home alone). The house has a big garden which is "fenced" by trees. 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 a car that I can use to bring your dog on walks off leash in the fields or forests around. 

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! 

The house I live in is quite big, it's two floors and with wooden floor (please trim your dogs nails if they will scratch the wood. Dogs are not allowed on the sofa and bed inside (outside sofa is okay). There is a few stairs to get to the house and we have a big garden !! So your pet will very much enjoy it there!

hope to meet soon and take care of your pet !