Karolina

structured care for your dog

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20w ago
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Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
5 EUR for each additional pet
20 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

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About Karolina

ENG + FR

Hello! Originally from the USA, I've recently moved to Brussels after finishing my master degree in the Netherlands and am currently developing my artistic practice, which allows me a very flexible schedule. Since I'm not able yet myself to have an animal companion with me here, I would love to help out someone who is not able to give their animal their full attention.

For you and your dog I offer an individual approach based on understanding and being reactive to your dog's needs. This means adjusting the activities to each individual, whether long active walks, running, training practice or socialization, and making sure they are comfortable when staying over. The safety and comfort of any dog I care for always comes first for me. During walks, my full focus is on the dog, however I make sure I am also always aware of my surroudnings in order to forsee any situations that may be stressful or dangerous to the them. I also believe clear and good communication is essential in order for everyone involved to have the best experience.

**DOG WALKING: the price is for an active 1 hour walk

**DOG BOARDING: please note I live in a flatshare. Though all my roomates are happy about the presence of animals in the house, this may not be the best solution for every dog. For the moments I am away there is the possibility of them staying in the common space or in my private space, depending on their comfort. I am never away for more than 3 hours (for class).

**The price of the dog boarding is for a 24h stay, if you may need a longer stay for your pet, for example dropping off in the morning and picking up the next day in the evening I will ask that you add on a dog walk (20eu). Equally, if you need your pet to be looked after for less than 24h we can agree on a discount accordingly.

I have grown up around dogs my whole life and during my studies I cared for others' furry friends on a regular basis by walking and dog sitting. Over the years my deep love for dogs and experience in handling many of them has grown into a constant curiosity into understanding their behaviors and needs and learning how to communicate with them in a fair way. I think it is so important for us as caretakers to have the knowledge and tools to offer each dog the most fulfiling life it deserves, which is why I am currently taking a course in order to become certified as a dog behaviourist.

Salut ! Originaire des Etats-Unis, j'ai récemment déménagé à Bruxelles après avoir terminé mon master aux Pays-Bas et je développe actuellement ma pratique artistique, ce qui me permet d'avoir un emploi du temps très flexible. Comme je ne suis pas encore en mesure d'avoir un compagnon animal avec moi ici, j'aimerais beaucoup aider quelqu'un qui n'est pas en mesure de donner toute son attention à son animal.

Pour vous et votre chien, je propose une approche individuelle basée sur la compréhension et la réactivité aux besoins de votre chien. Cela signifie qu'il faut adapter les activités à chaque individu, qu'il s'agisse de longues promenades actives, de course, d'entraînement ou de socialisation, et s'assurer qu'ils sont à l'aise lorsqu'ils restent chez eux. La sécurité et le confort des chiens dont je m'occupe passent toujours avant tout. Pendant les promenades, je me concentre entièrement sur le chien, mais je m'assure également d'être toujours consciente de mon environnement afin d'anticiper toute situation qui pourrait être stressante ou dangereuse pour eux. Je crois aussi qu'une bonne communication entre nous est essentielle pour que tout le monde ait la meilleure expérience possible.

**Promenade du chien : le prix est pour une promenade active d'une heure.

**Hébergement de chiens : veuillez noter que je vis dans une colocation. Bien que tous mes colocataires soient heureux de la présence d'animaux dans la maison, ce n'est pas forcément la meilleure solution pour tous les chiens. Pour les moments où je suis absente, il est possible qu'ils restent dans l'espace commun ou dans mon espace privé, en fonction de leur confort. Je ne m'absente jamais plus de 3 heures (pour les cours).

**Le prix de la garde de chien est pour un séjour de 24 heures. Si vous avez besoin d'un séjour plus long pour votre animal, par exemple le déposer le matin et le reprendre le lendemain soir, je vous demanderai d'ajouter le prix de la promenade (20eu). De même, si vous avez besoin de faire garder votre animal moins de 24 heures, nous pouvons convenir d'une réduction en conséquence.

J'ai grandi toute ma vie autour des chiens et, pendant mes études, je me suis occupée régulièrement des amis à fourrure des autres en les promenant et en les gardant. Au fil des années, mon amour profond pour les chiens et l'expérience que j'ai acquise en m'occupant de plusieurs d'entre eux se sont transformés en une curiosité constante pour comprendre leurs comportements et leurs besoins et apprendre à communiquer avec eux d'une manière juste. Je pense qu'il est très important pour nous, en tant que gardiens, d'avoir les connaissances et les outils nécessaires pour offrir à chaque chien la vie la plus épanouissante qu'il mérite, et c'est pourquoi je suis actuellement un cours pour devenir certifiée en tant que comportementaliste canin.

Karolina'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
20 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
20 EUR
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
50 EUR
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
40 EUR
/day

At the sitter's home

Dog Boarding
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
5 EUR for each additional pet
40 EUR
/night

Karolina also offers

Dog training
Pick up / drop off

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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Dog Boarding
Catherine, 2023-04-22

Jet avait l'air très heureux avec Karolina :)

Je recommande !

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Dog Boarding
Victoria, 2023-04-10

Perfect dogsitter ! My dog seems very cool and happy with Karolina. Highly recommended

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About Karolina's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Dog sex
Female & Male
Cats
all kinds

Karolina's home

A small outdoor area
Has no kids

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & French & Other
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I started my professional dog walking experience over 10 years ago while studying in New York. There I cared for a dog with some behavioural problems, which I had not had experience with before. Luckily my neighbour was a dog trainer and I learned a lot from her on how to better understand this dog and help him overcome behaviours that were usually caused by stress or fear. This was a turning point for me from passively spending time with dogs, to becoming engaged in learning about their needs and behaviours. Since then I walked and cared for many different dogs both in the USA and then the Netherlands and learnt to adjust my knowledge to each individual. I have continued to learn independently through each new experience and now have more time to dedicate to learn from professionals that I trust.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Behavioural problems

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Karolina

Karolina

structured care for your dog

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

Unavailable

Karolina 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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