Dear pet owner, I will ensure that your dog is loved, exercised, stays healthy and has a pleasant stay when away from you! However, before sending a request, 1. please check my availability dates, 2 Do note that I only take fully litter trained doggies only! No puppies. Although I mostly work from home - I DO NOT provide 24 hrs supervision. Expect me to step out of the house 3-4 hrs in a day during overnight boarding. I will be around the whole time for day care- except when i have to step out for groceries- lunch or some such. Because I step out i cannot take in dogs with separation anxiety, barking because my neighbors get affected and we have 6 families in my floor.
ABOUT ME: I am writing my doctoral thesis and spend most of my time at home or the library. I love the animal world and doggies especially bring immense joy to me- I love their warmth, and simplicity. I grew up on a farm with an Alsatian, German- Spitz, cats and rabbits.
DAY CARE/ BOARDING ENVIRONMENT: My husband and I live in a condo on Ford Avenue. My apartment has a hilly residential area (minimum traffic) behind the condo for leisurely dog walking. Day Care hours: 8:00 am onwards until 6:00 pm. ( However I am flexible -so overtime is also fine on some days) Overnight Boarding- 24 hours amounts to one boarding
EXPERIENCE: So far I am able to discern when a warm hug and soothing words can melt away fear and when a pet needs time to adjust. For the safety of my family I only take pets who are regular with the vaccination shots.
FOOD: Please provide the food that your pet eats on a regular basis- so there is no change in diet.
HOUSE TRAINING: Do let me know the dos and don'ts for your pet and I will follow the same. I prefer dogs that are grass trained or properly litter box trained. I CANNOT TAKE DOGS: 1. Pooping/peeing on furniture/ walls/ doors. 2. Chewing of furniture and scratching of door 3. Continuous barking (Out of separation anxiety if left alone when i am out). I live in a rented apartment and compensation costs for damaged furniture, walls is high- so I need to be very careful and cannot take pets with such history.
PICK UP AND DROP: If you require help with pick up and drop- I can do so occasionally ..If this involves long distance taxi commute- I will need to be reimbursed the cost.
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
Ipsa is a great dog sitter. I felt very confident leaving my dog Lexi with her. She provided regular updates and pictures and she really cares about the dogs she looks after.
Ipsa is a really kind and warm person who genuinely cared for the wellbeing and comfort of my pet! She pays great attention to detail and sent pictures, videos and updates for my entire time away. Thank you Ipsa!
Walks, playtime, baths, good with behavioural idiosyncrasies.