Category: Country - United States - Peace Paws Petsitting

Collingswood, New Jersey, USA with Juliet and Gatsby

2/24/2024

🐕 Juliet
🐕 Gatsby

Feb. 2024
8 days

I (Lianne) did 3 daily check-ins for two dogs over 8 days (morning, afternoon, and night). I took them for walks twice a day, let them out back, washed ears, brushed teeth, changed diapers, fed, and of course lots of playtime and cuddles! As a stranger, I was unfamiliar with their normal behavior, but I sensed the Yorkie was feeling anxious from being away from the owner - I know how loyal and social these breeds especially are! With the owner's approval, I brought my computer to their home to work where I can spend more time with the dogs (they loved sitting on my lap!) than three 15-20-minute visits as requested. Enjoyed caring for these two!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA with Tato, Timbit, and Tom

1/31/2024

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🐕‍🦺 Tato
🐕 Timbit
🐕 Tom

Dec. 2023 - Jan. 2024
12 days

I (Lianne) cared for three large and beautiful dogs (pit bull, mixed, white German Shepherd) in Philadelphia. I closely followed the instructions to maintain their routine - letting them on the patio in the morning, picking up poo, feeding twice a day in their designated spots, bringing their beds upstairs every night and down during the day. I took them each for their own walk for two hours a day. They are reactive to other dogs and the owners requested they not interact with others, so I was on very high alert though difficult in the busy area. I used treats, created physical barriers, and distracted them while other dogs walked by. I also used positive reinforcement if they didn't react to other dogs. I respected the owner's wishes by not allowing two of the dogs on the couch & bed. These dogs are very sweet and love attention, cuddles, and belly rubs. They got a lot of that from me! I brushed the long-haired dogs multiple times, vacuumed the house and emptied the dehumidifier every day as instructed. This was a challenging but rewarding housesit and I learned a lot. Loved these dogs!

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Jacksonville, Florida, USA with Piper and Gatsby

7/11/2012

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🐕 Piper
🐕 Gatsby

2012
7 days

[Lianne] My first housesitting experience was for one week in a large home in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. I took care of two golden retrievers and helped maintain the house - cleaning the inside, backyard, and pool. I subsequently babysat for the family several times.

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Babysitting

11/13/2002

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2002

[Lianne] I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and continued through high school and college as well as post-college. Since I often babysat for up to 8 hours, I maintained the house and took care of the pets in addition to childcare.

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Collingswood, New Jersey, USA with Juliet and Gatsby

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA with Tato, Timbit, and Tom

Jacksonville, Florida, USA with Piper and Gatsby

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