Olivia

Hi! My name is Olivia. I'm a 21-year-old marketing student based near Leuven. As I study online, I have an extremely flexible schedule and I'm looking to make new furry friends all over Belgium!

Spoken languages: Dutch, English, French, and some sentences in Spanish ;)

About me: I would describe myself as a proactive, consequent, but above all patient and caring person. I absolutely LOVE animals and I would love to adopt some in the future!

In my free time, you'll often find me watching a good show/movie, studying, working out, or petting an animal.

Experience: I have quite a lot of experience with caring for animals. I grew up surrounded by all sorts (cats, dogs, horses, hamsters,...) and I also regularly petsit via the website Trusted House Sitters. (Feel free to inquire about my profile there to read my reviews!).

I have cared for scared and rescued animals before, but I'm also not afraid of very energetic or reactive dogs. I am able to and experienced in train young dogs (and other animals). This includes teaching leash pressure as well! My preferred method is positive reinforcement.

Some of the dog breeds I have cared for in the past include German Shepards, border collies, American Staffords, Maltese dogs, Chihuahuas and serval mixes of everything ;). 

I have experience administering oral/subcutaneous medication and I understand that every animal has a unique character and different needs. I will always adapt to make sure they feel comfortable!

Availability: I am often available all day thanks to my online study. My schedule is current on this app up until November 30, so feel free to inquire!

Services:

I value good communication and will always send you updates and photos of your beloved furry friends! I will also monitor their health and inform you if anything seems off. As I have a driver's license and car, I can take them to the vet if needed.

• Walks: Depending on what your dog/cat (or any other fluf) prefers, I am happy to take him/her on a walk for as long or as short as he/she prefers! Typically this is between 30 minutes and 2 hours. I won't ever let him/her off leash without proper consent. If the weather is too bad or if the animal can't go on a walk for whatever reason, playtime is definitely also an option! I am also happy to incorporate a little training session to work on a problem you may encounter. 

I am looking really forward to hearing from you and your furry friend(s)! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to get to know me. I am happy to schedule an (online) meeting to see if we would be a good fit. I hope to meet you soon!