Rivka

Farm girl, animal lover, dog trainer, harmony assistant

Dundas Valley
2 times favorited
1 recurring guest
Last booked today
Last contacted 7 days ago
Police checked
7 h ago
Last activity
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
45 AUD
/night
All services and rates

About Rivka

Hello,

I've just moved back to Sydney from living in Tasmania for 4 years. During my time there I worked and volunteered as a dog trainer, running puppy school and basic obedience classes.

For a year I worked for RSPCA-TAS, part-time in office and part-time assisting with dog behaviour concerns, using positive de-escalation techniques that reduced reactivity.

I also assisted families with difficult dogs that couldn't attend classes. We worked from 3 house calls a week for 4 weeks. I taught the pups how to watch and process information better so that, rather than reacting to triggers, they would recognise that there was nothing worth being triggered by anymore. They regained the ability to think for themselves, started showing a lot more self control, and we got them on the paths to grow into old wise dogs.

I am happy with kitty cats that do love attention and snuggles, and I am respectful of the felines that prefer quiet time and no touch policies.

I have a love for all animals and have experience with horses, ferrets, rabbits and snakes!

I can be contacted by phone or email. Do let me know if you have any questions.

Rivka's services

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 AUD for each additional pet
30 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
25 AUD
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
45 AUD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
20 AUD
/day

Rivka also offers

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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House Sitting
Bernard, 2024-11-04

Rivka really understood our cats and is clearly an animal lover. She kept us updated with regular photos and news every day. We returned to a spotless house, watered plants and 2 very relaxed and contented cats. We will certainly use RIvke's services again and highly recommend her to other prospective users of her house and pet-sitting services.

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Dog Walking
Aasha, 2024-10-09

Absolutely an amazing trainer with loads of knowledge and respected my girl’s boundaries and gave me tips to teach her how to be more independent. Love her work and the strategies she used and love her passion and commitment towards training our girl!! Highly recommended!

Availability

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & French
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Rivka

Rivka

Farm girl, animal lover, dog trainer, harmony assistant

Dundas Valley
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
45 AUD
/night
All services and rates
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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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