Zara

Probably your Dog's 2nd Mum!

Mount Maunganui
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1 recurring guest
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Dog boarding
24h stay, at sitter's home
15 NZD for each additional pet
50 NZD
/night
All services and rates

About Zara

It’s impossible not to be passionate about dogs when you grow up surrounded by them. I absolutely adore dogs—big ones, small ones, and every dog in the middle. I love having them around and find it weird when there’s no dog there.

My partner and I have recently moved to the Mount after a few years living in the UK. We are loving having all this extra room, with a spacious backyard and just a 10-minute walk to the beach. However, we're missing something—a dog. While we plan to get our own pup in about six months, we thought, why not walk and hang out with our neighbors' dogs in the meantime?

I’ve had extensive experience dog sitting in Germany and the UK. This included walking, training, and ensuring they were happy and well-cared for. I would love to look after your dog and help you out. I will be just as energetic as your pup, ensuring all their energy is burned up, and make sure you get exactly what you need.

Here’s what I offer:

Services:

  • Dog walking (1-2 walks per day, each lasting about 30-60 minutes).
  • Dog sitting and daycare (supervision provided almost 24/7 as I work from home).
  • Basic training and playtime to keep your dog engaged.
  • Administering medication if needed.
  • Availability:

    • Ideally Pre 9 am and post 5 pm on weekdays, and I'm free on weekends.
    • I can work from home, so your dog will rarely be left alone for more than an hour during daycare and no more than three hours during boarding.
    • Living Situation:

      • My partner and I live together with no other pets, so your dog will get undivided attention.
      • We have a fully fenced and secured backyard, perfect for playtime.
      • Guest pets are welcome to sleep inside the house, wherever they feel most comfortable.
      • I look forward to meeting your dog and making sure they are happy and well-cared for. Message me, and we can arrange something! 

        Zara'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 NZD for each additional pet
        30 NZD
        /walk
        One home visit a day
        Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
        15 NZD
        /day
        Two home visits a day
        Two drop-in visits for your pet
        20 NZD
        /day

        At the sitter's home

        Dog Boarding
        Overnight stay at the sitter's home
        15 NZD for each additional pet
        50 NZD
        /night

        Zara also offers

        Pick up / drop off

        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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        Dog Boarding
        Angel, 2024-08-28

        Zarra is just wonderful. Paris just loves staying there and is always well cared for and treated like part of the family. i highly recommend Zarra as a sitter.

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        Dog Boarding
        Catherine, 2024-08-26

        We were delighted with Zara’s care of our aging and arthritic lab. She got the mix of gentle exercise and rest right, was responsible for all his meds and obviously gave him lots of TLC. He was beaming in all the photos, and he didn’t look at all keen to get up and come home with us! We would be very happy for him to stay with her in the future.

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        About Zara's Home

        Accepted pets

        Dog sizes
        0-40 kg
        Dog ages
        1-20 years

        Zara's home

        A medium outdoor area
        Has no kids
        A fully fenced backyard

        Walking areas

        Nearby off-leash dog area
        Urban, Beach & City park

        Skills

        Specific Skills

        I speak English
        +20 years of experience
        Familiar with dog training techniques

        Experience with

        Rescuing pets

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        Zara

        Zara

        Probably your Dog's 2nd Mum!

        Mount Maunganui
        Dog boarding
        24h stay, at sitter's home
        15 NZD for each additional pet
        50 NZD
        /night
        All services and rates
        Contact Zara

        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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