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MMafalda
Dog Behaviour Specialist, Ethical Nordic Dog Trainer
Gent
Pawshake sitter since February 2016
20+ years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
18 recurring guests
33 times saved
Last active27 days ago
Usually respondswithin 7 hours
Last contacted3 months ago
Last booked5 months ago
About Mafalda
I'm friends with animals, relying on a strong natural understanding on how to interact with them. Connection is the fundamental key to develop a healthy relationship with an animal, based on true communication.
On 11/09/2026, I received my Diploma The Calming Signals Approach®, The Caring Human Code® (CHC), Dog Behaviour Specialist and Ethical Dog Trainer, of Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Training.
Now, I also offer private behaviour consultations.
Available: Monday to Friday in the afternoon, flexible on weekends.
Minimum 40 minute session: cat visits and dog walks.
Overnight stay at your home.
Daily photo update.
cat visits: We may play a bit, have some enriched environment setup or exchange some cuddles and prrrrr's, I clean and refill water and food bowls, and clear the litter box. Or go for a walk, if that's something you and your cat already do together. I can collect your mail and water the plants too.
dog walks: Relaxed loose leash walks, at a calming pace, adapted to each dog's needs of space, time and surroundings.
It's always fascinating to watch them explore. I walk with them on a long leash and harness, along green and quiet areas. No dog parks visits.
Alternatively, I can visit at home and setup an enriched environment for adequate mental and physical stimualtion.
Overnight stay at your home. From a couple of days to a week.
My main concern is that your pet is safe, relaxed and happy!
Throughout my childhood, I made friends with dogs, cats, horses, chickens, ducks, rabbits, a pig, a hamster, a goose, a goat.
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 has always fascinated me and I am continuously searching to extend my knowledge and experience in communicating with animals.
Hopefully, in the future, I can be exclusively working with animals: along the path of behaviour studies and, hopefully canine myotherapy, massage and rehabilitation. 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.
Mafalda offers ...
At Mafalda's home
Mafalda currently does not offer any services at their home.
At your home
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom €31 /nightOne home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom €18.5 /dayMafalda can only travel 5 km from Gent.
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom €18.5 /walk, €6.5 /additional petMafalda can only travel 5 km from Gent.
Mafalda can accept
Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
Availability
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About Mafalda's home
The residence
House
Small outdoor area
What people say about Mafalda
Overall rating
5
Communication
5
Conscientious
5
Profile accuracy
5
Treatment of animals
5
Value
5
More about Mafalda
I speak ...
English
French
Dutch
Spanish
Portuguese
I have experience ...
20+ years of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
... with grooming
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer medication orally
I can offer constant supervision
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Dog Walkingfrom €18.5 /walk, €6.5 /additional pet
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