Hello, I'm Eva (Xiaoxiao). 🙆🏻‍♀️ I have graduated from university in 2017, previously lived in Brussels and Wallonia, then I moved to Antwerp Deurne. Now I live in a 100m2 apartment with a small fenced terrace. Unlike dog hotel, your pets can roam in any space at my home. I don't have garden but living in front of Bisschoppenhof park like it's backyard lol. Besides that I can access to Hondenpark Alfons Schneiderlaan, Bremweide, Ertbrugg within 1km, 2.5km to Rivierenhof and Park Groot Schijn. Your dogs will have plenty of outdoor time with me.

Barking could cause intense anxiety and complain from neighbours, please let me know at the beginning!

Animals hold a huge fascination for me and are a source of inspiration. I was born in a family with medical background and psychological knowledge. From a young age I knew I wanted to work with animals. I learned a lot about cannie behavioural psychology, volunteered in the S.P.A (shelter) and had a training session in dog salon for dog wash and grooming. That combined the fact that I'm a dog mom myself since childhood.I know quite well about the common treatment. After Covid, I started fostering and petsitting. I have lived with dogs having separation anxiety, biting, other issues and managed to train them step by step.

I also worked as dog trainer for a year. Previously, I lived in a big house with 500m2 garden, that way I hosted many large and energetic dogs over years without any accidents. So far, I have extensive experience with general bichon family, Havanese, Maltese, Bolognese, Tenerife, Poodle, Maltipoo, Shiba, Akita, Shikoku, Westie, Husky, Samoyed, Labrador, Schnauzer, Teckel, Pug, Chowchow, Shar Pei, Corgi, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Yorkie, Shih Tzu, Jack Russell, Barbet, Malinois, Spaniel, Border collie, Pitbull. Worthy to mention, Chinese/Japanese dogs are the regional dogs of where I come from, I am highly familiar with characters and have been active on shiba/akita rescue.

❗️My full time job is translator with an alternative work nature (Starting since 6am and always on-call, can't leave home for long time). You don't have to worry if I will ever leave your dog alone, when I work I'm at home 100%.

Due to lack of space and peak season hits, I can't host dogs over 30kg at the moment. Please message me about your (dog) situation with a precise time so I can guide you to book the proper services:

1. Walking: I come to the owner to pick up the dogs and have a 30mins walk /dog park between 7am to 7pm. Only available in Deurne.

2. Home visit: Around 30mins for cat feeding, collecting mails and watering plants. Some other easy tasks as you want. If you are leaving for a long time, this is absolutely not a real solution, please use housesitting.

3. Daycare: choose 10 hours between 6am to 7pm. After 7pm, it will be counted as boarding. pick up after 7pm is not an option! I expect owner to pick up and drop off the pet to me. Under some special circumstances, if the owner wants me to do it, the service will be charged extra depends on the distance. €1/km.

4. Boarding: 24hours supervision with night time pet camera, including 1h walk+ feed + clean + behavioural analysis, training tips.

5. Housesitting: Same as boarding but staying at your place. I expect it's a place with own parking or access by public transport. We hand over keys and exposure for camera ahead. In order to avoid misunderstandings, make a list with what I should do and where I can't step in.

6. Moreover, as a bird enthusiast, I have raised king parrot, budgie, quails, chicken, call duck, goose, cockatiel. They didn't move with me, but I already experienced from hatching to breed. Incubator care could also be a service.

In case of unexpected delay, the overtime will be charged for €10 for 2h maximum. Please respect the time we promised. At the end of the day, a detailed report will be provided with minimum 1 photo or video.

Food, walking equipment, raincoat and cleaning supplies are not included. This is standardised, every dog has different allergies and diet. I provide small bench with basket, food bowls, various types of toys, intelligent games and sniffing pad.

❗️Important information:

Please note that full vaccinated passport/medical papers are necessary to bring for boarding. Your emergency contact is required.

The additional costs are not included. Such as, vet, medication, emergency, transportation, sudden death, extra food, dewormer, fees from service postponement/ extension due to owner's circumstances or force majeure, etc.

In case of home damage, dog owner will receive a bill.

I have regular client group that comes to me weekly, I'm sorry that you can't demand me to only host your pet. In the peak season, I accept 3 dogs maximum for boarding, so they all sleep in different rooms. No safety concerns.

In case of stay extension, make sure let me know one day earlier. Any change can have huge effects on others and the dogs after.

Cancellation policy: Full refund if you cancel by 12:00pm (noon) 7 days before the service begins. 50% refund for the cancelled days if cancelled after 12:00pm (noon) 7 days before the service begins. Once the service starts (on or after the day the service is due to)no refund.

I have close contact of vet, and with Maxi zoo and pharmacy nearby, anything necessary can be easily found. I have a few common med collection at home.

For those dogs who are hyperactive, having separation anxiety (bring something with home smell.), allergies, behavioural issues, suffering from diseases and taking medication, an introduction after pre-booking is required.

For senior dogs, I experienced a few times with special care. It is important to know that there are 30 steps staircases at my home, I can carry under 20kg dog upstairs. Diaper and other disability assistance device are required. Overall, I would suggest using housesitting.

For recurring regular clients or a booking over 30 days, we can negotiate on a long-term plan.

For new client who want to book over 1 week, a boarding test is ideal and reasonable, especially when it's the first time for your dogs to go to a total stranger.

I live with a female Shiba Inu, neutered, independent, and selectively social. She grew up with many dogs, she's afraid of strangers at home, shopping bag, metal sound. She likes to stay outdoor alone. After a play date she adapts to the new pack. It's possible to let her sleep at my in-laws if small dog owners insist. 🩷

I go hiking in Wallonia and chilling in Zeeland regularly, and often on our family ship (in-land). This is a bonus for water dogs. Whenever I'm out or visit people or restaurants, your dog can come along under your permission.

My apartment has installed a pet camera for night time and short leave. 24/7 supervision is forever a priority, I wish everyone can enjoy the stay. 🕊️