Mafalda

Pet's Friend

Gent
26 times favorited
18 recurring guests
Lives with 1 dog
Lives with cross breed labrador german shepherd Ozzy Cavalera
2y ago
Last activity
<61h
Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 EUR for each additional pet
10 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Mafalda is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Mafalda

I am a 39-year-old passionate pet friend, with a deep and somewhat natural understanding on how to interact with animals.I moved to Belgium in 2015, seeking a more open and pet inclusive society where I could bring Ozzy (my dog and best partner!) and it totally proved worthy. Animal behaviour is among my favourite readings: I am continuously on the search to extend my knowledge and experience in communicating with animals. The skills I got from positive clicker training are helpful, but I find that connection is the fundamental key to develop a healthy relationship with an animal. All my life I have had dogs and cats, had one hamster, I was riding horses, had chickens, ducks and rabbits at my grandma, made friends with a pig and a goat, also with a goose at a public park, knew the stray dogs by name. Hopefully, in the future, I can be exclusively working with animals: either on rescue or with assistance/therapy dogs, along the path of becoming a behaviourist. There is a long road to go, but the best way to get acquainted with the subject is to effectively be surrounded with as many different characters and behaviours as possible. For the time being, working full-time as a lab technician and walking my dog at least 3 times a day, I have restricted spare time for pet-sitting. But it's such a rewarding experience, that I still welcome any pet so that we learn from each other. I am available after 17h on weekdays and on a more flexible schedule during the weekends.

Both for cat visits and dog walks, I spend a minimum of 30 minutes up to 45 minutes and you get a daily update with photos. Currently, on weekdays, I am only willing to do home visits. Unless we live really close to each other, it's a bit too impractical for dog walks. I can come to visit your cat(s), play a bit, exchange some cuddles and prrrrr's, clean and refill water and food bowls, and clear the litter box. Or go for a walk, if that's something you do already. If you are away for longer periods, I will collect your mail and water the plants too. (Currently not committing to long periods, just for a couple of days or so).

Dog walks can sometimes take a bit longer, depending on the mood, both of the dog and mine :) I walk them preferably with a long leash and harness, along with green areas. If there's a dog park nearby, depending on how social your dog is, we can go for off-leash time. Important is that your dog is safe, relaxed and happy. Other animals are equally welcome!

Mafalda's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 EUR for each additional pet
10 EUR
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
10 EUR
/day

Mafalda also offers

Dog training

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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Home Visits
Katharina, 2022-03-31

most wonderful sitter, awesome person and totally in tune with the animals

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Home Visits
Stiene, 2021-07-26

Zorgzaam en betrouwbaar persoon. Wij zijn tevreden!

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Availability

Mafalda's Pets

Ozzy Cavalera
cross breed labrador german shepherd

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & French & Dutch & Spanish & Portuguese
+20 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

I have completed the course in basic obedience training following a positive reinforcement method, using clicker, at Centro Canino Vale de Lobos, Sintra, Portugal. After that I had the chance to professionally succeed in shaping a dog's behaviour to become relaxed, namely when getting out of the house and walking by the handlers side. His owner's "didn't recognize" him after a few sessions.

I volunteered in animal shelters both in my hometown Cartaxo, Portugal and in Ghent, Belgium.

Can Administer

Oral medications

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Behavioural problems

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Mafalda

Mafalda

Pet's Friend

Gent
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 EUR for each additional pet
10 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Mafalda is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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