Varia

Large dogs, reactive dogs, and separation anxiety expert.

Amsterdam
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Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at sitter's home
5 EUR for each additional pet
50 EUR
/day
All services and rates

About Varia

I've had dogs and cats all my life, have been pet-sitting and dog-walking for friends for the past 5 years, and have recently lost my beloved cat and my Labrador all in one year, so I am very happy for dog company. 

I have a full-time job but work remotely from home (or from anywhere with wifi) so I'm happy to spend time with your pets either at my place or yours. I work a lot in the evenings so I have lots of time to walk dogs in the mornings and early afternoons. 

*Please note I have a second floor apartment with no elevator, and I don't do overnight stays at your place.*

For the last few years, I heavily relied on the services of dog sitters and dog walkers on this app due to my dog's separation anxiety, so I am very familiar with what the best sitters/walkers are like... and the worst. With me you'll get the best :)

I rescued my dog at an older age and with quite a bit of trauma, so I have experience with all of the following:

- Separation anxiety. I am not a SA trainer, but I understand a dog with separation anxiety and how to keep them feeling safe. 

- Reactive dogs (dog/dog reactive, people reactive, noises/trams/cars/buses reactive, etc). Again, I am not a trainer, but I will keep them safe.

- Older dogs & medical issues. Hip/joint/ear issues, administering ointments and medications. I also have a cat who is on permanent epilepsy medication so very familiar with that as well.

- Dogs that like to eat stuff off the ground... like everything. (I had a labrador. Enough said?)

I live in a small one-bedroom apartment in Amsterdam-east up two flights of (wide, not too Dutch) stairs.

I very much hope to meet you and your dog soon. 

Varia's services

At the sitters's home

Doggy Day Care
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
5 EUR for each additional pet
50 EUR
/day

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 EUR for each additional pet
35 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
30 EUR
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
50 EUR
/day

Varia also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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Dog Boarding
Michael, 2023-08-19

Onze hond heeft speciale behoeften (verlatingsangst en allergie voor graan) en ze heeft goed voor onze hond gezorgd. Veel mee gelopen en in het park mee geweest.

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Dog Walking
Marie-Christine, 2023-06-20

I can definitely reccommend Varia, especially if you have a 'difficult' dog. Charlie is fear reactive but went for a walk with Varia without any issues. Communication was quick and easy and it was nice to receive updates and photos. Thank you Varia!

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About Varia's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Varia's home

An appartment
A small outdoor area
Has no kids

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban & City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & Russian
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I volunteered at an animal shelter in Condeixa, Portugal for 6 months. Additionally, I rescued my own dog when she was about 5 years old and she was completely untrained (so I self-taught myself basic dog training techniques), plus she turned out to be dog-dog reactive and with separation anxiety. I also spent a year doing agility and nosework training with her so I am familiar with some more advanced training techniques as well.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Varia

Varia

Large dogs, reactive dogs, and separation anxiety expert.

Amsterdam
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at sitter's home
5 EUR for each additional pet
50 EUR
/day
All services and rates
Contact Varia

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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