Eva/Xiaoxiao

Hello, I'm Eva. You can also call me Xiao xiao. 🙆🏻‍♀️

I'm a translator, speaking Chinese, English, French and understand a bit Danish and learning Dutch. I have graduated from university and settled in Belgium since 2017, previously lived in Brussels and Wallonia, then I moved to Antwerp. Currently I live in a 100m2 apartment with fully fenced terrace, no garden but just next to Bisschoppenhof, and with the access to Hondenpark Alfons Schneiderlaan, Bremweide, Ertbrugg within 1km, and 2.5km to Rivierenhof and Park Groot Schijn. Your dogs will have plenty of outdoor time and can roam in any space at my home. Barking could cause intense anxiety and complain from neighbours, so loud pets need to take that into considerations.

Animals hold a huge fascination for me and are a source of inspiration. I was born in a family with medical background and psychological knowledge. From a young age I knew I wanted to work with animals. I learned a lot about cannie behavioural psychology, volunteered in the S.P.A (shelter) and had a training session in dog salon for dog wash and grooming. That combined the fact that I'm a dog mom myself for decades. I started the petsitting after Covid. Back to the time I lived in a big house with 500m2 garden, that way I hosted many large and energetic dogs over years without any accidents. So far, I have extensive experience with general bichon family (Havanese, Maltese, Bolognese, Tenerife), Poodle, Maltipoo, Shiba, Akita, Shikoku, Westie, Husky, Samoyed, Labrador, Schnauzer, Teckel, Pug, Chowchow, Shar Pei, Corgi, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Yorkie, Shih Tzu, Jack Russell, Barbet, Malinois, Spaniel, Border collie, Pitbull and general terrier type. Worthy to mention, Chinese/Japanese dogs are the regional dogs of where I came from, I am highly familiar with characters and have been active on shiba rescue. The stubborn dogs are definitely welcome.

My work nature is alternative, never had a fixed routine and usually busy at the weekend and relatively free on Monday to Thursday. As a nature lover, I go hiking in Wallonia and chilling in Zeeland regularly, and often on ship to visit family, your dogs can come along.

Please message me with the detailed time for proper services:

Daycare: Choose 10 hours from 7am to 7pm. The overtime will be charged for 5 or 10€ depending on the time needed. If it's out of the time range, it will be counted for boarding. I'm not a night owl, sorry.

Walking: 30mins/dog park between 7am to 9pm.

Home visit: A house visit is usually 30mins for cat feeding, including collecting mails and watering plants, only available in 2100,2140. If you are leaving for days even weeks, this is absolutely not a real solution, please use housesitting.

Boarding: 24hours supervision ( with camera) , including 1h walk+ feed + clean + behavioural correction.

Housesitting: Available for Antwerp region, same as boarding but staying at your place. I expect it's a place with own parking or access by public transport. We hand over keys and exposure for camera. In order to avoid misunderstandings, make a list with what I should do and where I can't step in.

At the end of the day, a report will be provided about behaviour, hygiene, food, walk and any situations, with minimum 1 photo. Video can only be sent on WhatsApp.

Food, walking equipment (collar, leash, poop bag, boots,raincoat) and cleaning supplies are not included. This is the standardised, every dog has different allergies and preferences. I offer various types of toys, bench with bed and sniffing pad. My place has installed a pet camera, so don't worry about short leave (1h max).

Moreover, as a bird enthusiast, I have raised king parrot, budgie, quails, chicken, call duck, goose, cockatiel. They didn't move with me, but I already experienced from hatching to breed. Incubator care could also be a service.

Please note that passport/medical papers are necessary to bring if staying over the night. The additional costs are not included. Such as, vet, emergency, transportation, sudden death, extra food, dewormer, fees from service postponement/ extension due to your personal circumstances or force majeure, etc. In case of home damage or vet visit, the owner will receive a bill later.

Cancellation policy: Full refund if you cancel by 12:00pm (noon) 7 days before the service begins. 50% refund for the cancelled days if cancelled after 12:00pm (noon) 7 days before the service begins.

Once the service starts (before/on/after the day the service is due to) no flexibility or refund. Be on time, be well prepared, be aware that any change can have effects on others.

For those dogs who are hyperactive, having separation anxiety (bring something with home smell.), allergies, behavioural issues, suffering from diseases and taking medication, must discuss with me before booking.

For senior dogs, I can give extra care but it is important to know that there are 30 steps staircases at my home. Diaper and other disability assistance device are required. Overall, I would suggest using housesitting.

For recurring clients or a regular booking over months, we can negotiate on a long-term plan.

At last,I would like you to come for a dog walk before the actual reservation. A boarding test is ideal and reasonable for new client, especially when it's the first time for your dogs to go to a total stranger. I have a female shiba, she is independent, stubborn, calm and selectively social (don’t get along with hyperactive dogs who ruin the peace). She is afraid of stranger, bags and the metallic sound. She never had any accident with other dogs, after a play date she accepts the new pack. She often stays on terrace and if necessary, she can sleep at my in laws. Stress free for small dog owners.🩷

24/7 supervision is forever a priority, I wish everyone can relax and enjoy the stay.

Feel free to reach out.