Diona

Animal Training Hobbyist / Casual Relief Teac

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Experienced Animal Handler & Training Hobbyist

Docklands, VIC

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I was an animal trainer who have worked with domestic animals in homes, exotic animals in zoos, wildlife in Africa, and guide dogs in Australia.
Since my move to Melbourne, I have started studying my Masters and have been taking up casual relief teaching jobs at primary schools, which makes full-time animal training impossible!
I'd be very happy to take care of your pets to get my 'animal cravings' fixed, not to mention perhaps teaching them a trick or two while I take care of them!

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About This Listing

I live in an apartment at Yarra's Edge with a big lawn (Google: Wharf's Landing) and park right outside my building. Neither the building entrance nor the park faces the main street, which makes it perfectly safe for your animals. When I am caring for dogs, I usually take them out for a stretch every 1-2 hours. I also have a balcony that your animal can walk out to.

Pet Types

This listing offers services for the following pet types:

Dog

Cat

This PetCloud sitter looks after misc pets

Other

Preferences

Dog Hosting Preferences

Small Dog (0-10kg)

Medium Dog (11-29kg)

LargeDog (21-40kg)

Giant Dog (41+kg)

Experience

Experience Looking After Pets

11 years

Qualifications

I am a Certified Dog Trainer with a Bachelor in Veterinary Bioscience. I have been in charge of Animal Behaviour and Enrichment in zoos, and have completed courses in animal husbandry, show and development, and training.

Special Skills

Senior Dogs
Puppies
Senior Cats
Kittens
Medication
Special Needs

Other Skills

I have a @the.drunken.cat (instagram) at home, who suffers from Cerebella Hypoplasia - meaning that she has a small brain which limits her coordination and balancing skills. Her inability to jump and run means that other animals are unlikely the chase her.

Home Details

Property Type

Apartment

Backyard Type

Balcony or deck

Other Animals

A cat with cerebellar hypoplasia - she loves all other animals. :)

Distance from Vet

3-5 kms

Children at Location

Listing Details

Accepts Last Minute Bookings

Yes

Access to Car in Emergency

Yes

Refund Policy

Flexible - a full refund will only be available if the Booking is cancelled before 12pm AEST, one day before the Pet Services are to be performed under the Booking.

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Services

Pet Sitting

Dog

$40

Cat

$40

Other

$20

1 Home Visit Per Day

$15

Doggy Day Care

Dog

$35

Cat

$30

Other

$25

Dog Walking

Dog

$30

Cat

$20

Other

$20

Pet Taxi

$30

Training

Dog

$50

Cat

$40

Other

$15

Extra Services

Pick up & Drop off

$30

Visit to Vets

$45

Sitter's Refund Policy

Flexible - a full refund will only be available if the Booking is cancelled before 12pm AEST, one day before the Pet Services are to be performed under the Booking.