Rafaela

Passionate Dog Lover sharing expertise and care services

Uithoorn
16 time favorited
1 recurring guest
Lives with 3 dogs
Lives with Mixed breed Barbinha (little Beard)
Usually responds within one hour
1w ago
Last activity
<1h
Response time
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
20 EUR for each additional pet
20 EUR
/walk
All services and rates

About Rafaela

Hello, everyone!

I am a dog lover and a passionate dog mom. I live in the Netherlands with my husband and our three adorable rescued dogs. We moved here from Brazil in 2022, where we have a shelter that supports around 20 dogs who were abandoned or abused. Our shelter provides them with food, care and safety, and is currently run by my father-in-law.

I have always been passionate about helping animals live their best life. That’s why I have spent the last few years studying the canine species and learning about their behavior, instincts and needs from their perspective. I have experience with dogs of all sizes and personalities, and I know how to handle different situations and challenges.

I offer fun and enriching activities for your furry friend, such as quality walks, games, puzzles and toys. These activities stimulate their senses, exercise their brain and make them happy and satisfied. I also use positive training methods based on scientific research and positive reinforcement, which means I reward the good behavior and ignore the bad ones.

My focus areas are:

  • Canine behavior and their needs
  • Canine body language: how to understand and communicate with dogs
  • Reactive dogs: how to deal with fear, anxiety and aggression
  • Positive training: how to teach and reinforce desired behavior
  • At the moment, I can only host one dog at a time, to ensure a quality stay and to meet the needs of my own dogs. If you are interested in my services, please contact me and I will be happy to discuss the details with you.

    If your dog isn't friendly with other dogs, that's not a problem. I can organize my house so that my dogs don't come into contact with your dog. That way they can enjoy a peaceful stay.

    I look forward to meeting you and your dog soon! 🐶 

    Rafaela's services

    At the sitters's home

    Doggy Day Care
    Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
    40 EUR for each additional pet
    40 EUR
    /day
    Dog Boarding
    Overnight stay at the sitter's home
    50 EUR for each additional pet
    50 EUR
    /night

    At your home

    Dog Walking
    An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
    20 EUR for each additional pet
    20 EUR
    /walk
    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
    A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
    60 EUR
    /night
    Two home visits a day
    Two drop-in visits for your pet
    45 EUR
    /day

    Rafaela also offers

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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    Dog Boarding
    Rita, 2024-05-06

    My Dutch Shepherd Philo enjoyed staying with Rafaela for a week. She took great care of him. He received plenty of attention, challenge and care. To be repeated.

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    Doggy Day Care
    Hanneke, 2024-01-22

    Warm welcome and very friendly host for our Ollie 🐾❤️

    Our dog had a great time, thanks!

    Availability

    Rafaela's Pets

    Cisco
    Mixed breed
    Denis
    Mixed breed
    Barbinha (little Beard)
    Mixed breed

    About Rafaela's Home

    Accepted pets

    Puppies
    < 1 year
    Dog sizes
    0-40 kg
    Dog ages
    0-20 years

    Rafaela's home

    A medium outdoor area
    Has no kids
    24/7 Supervision
    A fully fenced backyard

    Walking areas

    Nearby off-leash dog area
    Urban & City park

    Skills

    Specific Skills

    I speak English & Portuguese
    +5 years of experience
    Familiar with dog training techniques

    Experience with

    Rescuing pets
    Behavioural problems

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    Rafaela

    Rafaela

    Passionate Dog Lover sharing expertise and care services

    Uithoorn
    Dog walking
    Min. 30-minute walks
    20 EUR for each additional pet
    20 EUR
    /walk
    All services and rates
    Contact Rafaela

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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