Tuula

About Me:

I'm.a mature animal lover, fluent in English and Finnish, also get on with Swedish. I enjoy the company of cats and dogs.

Motivation and Experience:I have long experience of having pets of my own (50+ years) as well as looking after pets in their home or walking outside. (20 years +). 

Services Offered:

I am currently able to offer services for

dog walking, home visits/stay for dogs and small animals (I have a nice little cat, dogs need to be used to cats), and house sitting

Helsinki and surrounding areas

Walks:

One-off dog walks (Dog Walking service) range from 30 minutes to 1 hour in length. The length of a walk will be specified with the owner based on how long the dog usually likes to walk and taking into account any medical / mobility issues of the pet. I do not own a car so depending on location, I am able to offer two walks per day for the same pet.

The length of the walks depend on the preference and abilities of the dog and the schedule for that particular day. The morning walk may be longer or the afternoon and evening walks may be longer based of the need,

If the dog loves long walks I am happy to take them to the walking tracks round Jyväsjärvi or around the beaches and parks of Tuomiojärvi and Viitaniemi. Dog parks can be visited if requested.

However, others prefer a shorter / brisk walk and like to decide when they’re done. So, for those more exercise averse puppies, I stick to the local area and we potter around in the wooded areas.

Eating:

In case of staying at my house, owners will need to provide all food and treats for the duration of the stay. Same applies to if I looking after them at their own home. This is the best way to ensure they eat according to their specific dietary requirements. I always discuss the food quantities, times, and frequencies with each owner as this varies a lot from one dog to another.

If pets will be staying with me for an extended length of time then I am also happy to discuss the purchase of any food items which may spoil if bought too far in advance i.e. vegetables/fresh meat etc and this can then be planned accordingly.

Health and Safety:

In order to keep myself, my customers, and the general community safe and healthy from COVID-19, I am currently only able to do Meet & Greet appointments in open, outdoor spaces such as parks or gardens.

I would also prefer to collect dogs for their walks from outside of their homes (e.g. the owner and dog would meet me at the outside door for pick-up and drop-off).

Cancellations:

If you suddenly begin to feel unwell or suspect that you may have come into contact with a person who has COVID-19 then I am happy to discuss cancellations or amendments in order to keep everyone safe and well.

Languages:

I speak both Finnish and English, also some Swedish so feel free to contact me using any of the languages