Geert

My name is Geert (Ms.). I am a house and pet sitter from Steenokkerzeel. 

Services offered 

· Short stays, long stays, day care, walks (frequency and duration to be discussed), and drop-ins (depending on availability and location).
I do not offer pet care at my home. I only provide pet sitting services on location.

What does this entail?
· House supervision, collecting mail, watering plants, receiving deliveries, taking out the trash and other daily tasks involved in managing a household. 

· I maintain close contact with the owners. 

· I send daily photos and videos of the pets (usually via WhatsApp) or I adapt to other preferences. 

· I can administer medication and take pets to the vet when necessary (I have done this several times in the past). Habits and commands are written down in an information booklet, which allows me to continue the owners' training routines. 

· In case of emergencies, I act quickly and inform the owners immediately. In the past, I’ve handled issues such as internet connection problems and water leaks. I monitored the repairs and reported back to the owners. 

· Additionally, I can also be hired for cleaning and (re)organizing cluttered spaces (fee to be discussed).

About myself
I have years of experience in pet and house sitting and I am the regular sitter for several families in Belgium. I’ve also worked as a sitter abroad.
If desired, I can provide excellent references (written reviews or phone numbers).

I have experience with different dog breeds, ranging from very small dogs to large breeds like Newfoundlanders, and dogs with a variety of temperaments. I also have experience with cats, chickens, rabbits, and fish. 

I’m familiar with homes that have additional facilities such as swimming pools, jacuzzis, alarm systems, etc. I review all necessary information with the owners and note it accordingly.

I am highly responsible. Owners can fully trust me with their beloved pets and home. I respect their belongings and privacy, and I stay out of areas where I don’t need to be.

In my free time, I enjoy practising sports, learning new things and spending time with animals. In addition to Dutch, I speak English, French, Spanish, and some Portuguese and German.

My expectations
I only pet sit in non-smoking homes, where there is absolutely no cigarette odor, as I am very sensitive to this.
The home must be clean and tidy, and I will leave it in the same condition.
I expect a comfortable bed and a quiet workspace with a good internet connection.

I do not take on assignments where:
- A dog pulls excessively or too hard on the leash (and I’m expected to walk the dog).
- A dog displays aggressive behavior toward people or other animals.
Additionally, I do not pet sit certain breeds: pit bull, rottweiler, Staffordshire terrier, mastiff.

My working method
If you’re interested in working with me, I find it important that we meet in advance. This is not only to see how the connection is with the pets but also with you, the owners.
Upon confirmation, I will return to create an information booklet, or I can do this during our initial meeting. In
this booklet, I note all the necessary information about the pets (sleeping, eating, and walking routines, medication, habits, how long they can be left alone, vet contact information, emergency contacts, etc.) and about the house.
If you already have such a booklet, all the better. 

Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

Kind regards,
Geert 

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