Danielė

Goedadag! Hello! Don't have time today to take your dog for a so much deserved long walk? Feel a bit sick and don't want to get out of the bed? Not a problem! I can help you and your beloved pet! I am Danielė, a student in Master of Sustainable Development at KU Leuven ! I am from Lithuania and I speak Lithuanian, English, Italian, a little bit German and now I am also studying Dutch (so far only A1 level). 

I am sure that to arrange a dog walk we will find a way no matter the language differences. And I am sure we won't have translation problems with your pet because I speak dogs' language! I am a huge fan of animals, in particular dogs, cats and horses! I grew up surrounded by pets from the moment I came to this life. My family always had dogs and cats and other pets ( such as chinchilla), and most of my childhood memories are full of moments with them. As I was a child, I do not count those year as experience years, but I consider my experience has started when I was allowed to independently walk our dog and then train him in our garden ( basic commands, like sit, stay, give a pawn=hey, etc.). 

When I started my bachelor studies I also started volunteering in the dog shelter “ Penkta koja” ( in english “ Fifth leg” ) in my hometown Kaunas. When I go back home sometimes I join them for longer weekend walks with the dogs. In the shelter I mostly did social activities with the dogs: walking them and playing with them. 

When I left my home for studies in Leuven, I had to say goodbye to my four legged friends Una (German shepherd) and Kivis (mixed breed cat) who remained in my home with my family. That is why I am really missing time spent playing, walking and even taking care of the pet ( for example grooming your pet's fur) ! My big German shephard dog is not so friendly with other dogs and she is extremelly strong, so I can handle also not relaxing type of walks and some pulling. Now that the weather is getting even better, I am also up for taking your dogs for longer walks in the forests around Leuven. 

I would be willing also to visit your home, feed and walk your dog/cat in case of need. It would depend on my availability and how far do you live.

In case your pet is up for a slow walk due to character or health issues, that is not a problem also, as I am a fan of walking in general. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

I am looking forward to meeting you and your four legged family members :)