John and Krijn

Come Have a Sleepover with Domino and Lola! Join our pack for day, a week, or longer!

De Goorn
17 time favorited
4 recurring guests
Last booked 4 days ago
Last contacted 4 days ago
Lives with 2 dogs
Lives with Shih Tzu Lola
Usually responds within few hours
4w ago
Last activity
<2h
Response time
Dog boarding
24h stay, at sitter's home
10 EUR for each additional pet
35 EUR
/night
All services and rates

About John and Krijn

Hello! 

We are John and Krijn, and we live in the beautiful village of Beets, not far from Purmerend and Oosthuizen. We are about a 40 minute drive (or bus ride) from the center of Amsterdam. John is American, and Krijn is Dutch so, we speak both languages.

When we travel, our first concern is always finding a good, safe, reliable, and fun sitter for our doggies. We would like to be those good, safe, reliable, fun sitters for you! We both work at home, so dogs are never left alone. We normally do 3 walks per day (on-leash), but can do more if your dog needs more activity.

We have two rescue Shih Tzus who adopted us while we were living in Brooklyn, New York in 2017 and 2018. John has always had a dog, from childhood right up to the present. This is Krijn's first time having dogs because his mom was afraid of them when he was growing up. He is a great doggie daddy! Our dogs love, love, love other dogs, and to play and run around and be goofy. They also like to sleep with us on our bed at night. They're also close by all day, every day. We often refer to them as our supervisors or co-workers.

We usually board one or two dogs at a time, here at our house. When your dog becomes an honorary pack member, they will have both human and dog company all day, every day. There will be plenty of playing, and walks and treats, and of course cuddles and snuggles. At night, everyone sleeps together in our big family bed. We never cage our dogs, or anyone else's.

We require all dogs to be fully vaccinated. If they have any special diet, health or behavioral issues, please let us know before confirming your booking. FYI, in the event of an emergency, we have a good relationship with the Dierenklinek Volendam. They are about 15 minutes from us, and provide excellent care to our dogs.

We look forward to meeting you, and to caring for your dogs so you can have a worry-free vacation.

Services Offered:

  • Doggie Daycare (9:00 - 21:00)
  • Overnights from 1-10 nights. (If your vacation or travel is longer than 10 nights away, we can arrange a longer stay).
  • We will walk your dog at least 3 times per day
  • We will supervise your dog 24/7. They will never be left alone
  • We can administer oral medication
  • We can administer topical medication
  • We can bathe your dog before you pick them up, upon your request
  • In an emergency, we can take your dog to the vet
  • John and Krijn's services

    At the sitters's home

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

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if cancelled before noon one day before the booking, 50% refund afterwards

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    The best dog sitters in the Netherlands!!

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    Availability

    John and Krijn's Pets

    Domino
    Shih Tzu
    Lola
    Shih Tzu

    About John and Krijn's Home

    Accepted pets

    Puppies
    < 1 year
    Dog sizes
    0-20 kg
    Dog ages
    0-20 years

    John and Krijn's home

    A large outdoor area
    Has no kids
    A fully fenced backyard

    Skills

    Specific Skills

    I speak English & French & Dutch & German
    +5 years of experience
    Familiar with dog training techniques
    John has lived with dogs his whole life. His first dog was Max, a Labrador, who lived to be 16 years old. Princess Leia joined Max in the family home when John was about 10 years old. When he moved out, he rescued Wilma at the dog shelter and she led a very pampered life. Later, when he moved to Austin, TX, John rescued Sadie, a Jack Russell Terrier puppy who had been rejected by her owner because she had ears that stand up instead of ears that fold over. Sadie was the best girl ever and lived to a ripe old age. After Sadie was Maggie the Cairn Terrier. John also took a dog training course with Bark Busters, to help him manage Maggie. She objected to many things, including piano music! He has also volunteered at Citizens for Animal Protection (dog rescue in Houston, TX) and is a big supporter of Beastly Rescue in Brooklyn (where our current dogs. Domino and Lola, came from). Krijn is newer to the dog scene, but has been a dog dad for 5 years and knows how to do all the things. He’s especially good at baths and giving pills, as well as being a tireless fetch partner. Domino and Lola came with us. From NYC to The Netherlands when we moved here. They both had some behavioral issues when we adopted them, plus separation anxiety. They had both flunked their previous placements, but with time and love, they have become the best dogs ever (don’t tell Sadie we said that). Besides those issues, we also reinforced potty training with Domino and Lola with very good results. We are also the designated dog sitters for many of our friends.

    Experience with

    Animal welfare as a volunteer
    Rescuing pets
    Behavioural problems

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    John and Krijn

    Come Have a Sleepover with Domino and Lola! Join our pack for day, a week, or longer!

    De Goorn
    Dog boarding
    24h stay, at sitter's home
    10 EUR for each additional pet
    35 EUR
    /night
    All services and rates
    Contact John and Krijn

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if cancelled before noon one day before the booking, 50% refund afterwards

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