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BBarbara
Mary Poppins of animal knowledge and care 😉
Canterbury
Pawshake sitter since June 2026
20+ years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
Recently updated calendar
Last activeabout 22 hours ago
Usually responds-
About Barbara
Multifaceted creative, Owner of 'Sense & Soul and ' Designed by B Sydney ' .
Combining talents as a Freelance Florist working from home, Dog Trainer, Interior Decorator and Gifting Magician.
With a keen eye for design and a passion for cultivating beauty, I love to craft stunning floral arrangements capturing the essence of YOUR occasion. Including training your dogs to be part of the event!
I spent most of the day working from home, watching your pet's body language.
My individualised training plans for your pet, are easy to follow and lasting their entire life. They are created and designed to fit your lifestyle and give your pet the best life imaginable.
My unique ability to connect with both canine companions and clients ensures a personalized and memorable experience, while you can feel comfortable to enjoy your time away from your fur baby or at your event.
I am a very big animal lover.
Animals with anxiety or medication are my specialty.
Due to my own experience with my pets, I became a dog sitter and trainer
(cert II in dog psychology, behaviour and training).
I know first hand, how crucial it can be to have a caring and knowledgeable person looking after your pet.
I have cared for animals for over 20 years. More actively in recent years, after focusing on raising my children in their early years.
I am unable to board cats, rabbits, mice or birds, unfortunately my dogs are not safe around these pets. I can care for small animals in your home.
If your pet doesn't feel happy at my house or in my care, I will always assist in finding another sitter asap for you.
Same for situations where your pet may become the problem.
In these cases I do offer training sessions, to help through issues.
DO NOT drop injured dogs to my home, without prior discussions.
Animals feel vulnerable and weak when hurt and may become reactive.
I reserve the right to refuse your pet, if the situation is not safe or worse - the injury is putting your animal in life threatening danger. Please always be responsible as a pet owner.
When I am not arranging blooms or training dogs, I love curating bespoke eco conscious gift packages, that leave a lasting impression.
Looking forward to be working together soon!
Combining talents as a Freelance Florist working from home, Dog Trainer, Interior Decorator and Gifting Magician.
With a keen eye for design and a passion for cultivating beauty, I love to craft stunning floral arrangements capturing the essence of YOUR occasion. Including training your dogs to be part of the event!
I spent most of the day working from home, watching your pet's body language.
My individualised training plans for your pet, are easy to follow and lasting their entire life. They are created and designed to fit your lifestyle and give your pet the best life imaginable.
My unique ability to connect with both canine companions and clients ensures a personalized and memorable experience, while you can feel comfortable to enjoy your time away from your fur baby or at your event.
I am a very big animal lover.
Animals with anxiety or medication are my specialty.
Due to my own experience with my pets, I became a dog sitter and trainer
(cert II in dog psychology, behaviour and training).
I know first hand, how crucial it can be to have a caring and knowledgeable person looking after your pet.
I have cared for animals for over 20 years. More actively in recent years, after focusing on raising my children in their early years.
I am unable to board cats, rabbits, mice or birds, unfortunately my dogs are not safe around these pets. I can care for small animals in your home.
If your pet doesn't feel happy at my house or in my care, I will always assist in finding another sitter asap for you.
Same for situations where your pet may become the problem.
In these cases I do offer training sessions, to help through issues.
DO NOT drop injured dogs to my home, without prior discussions.
Animals feel vulnerable and weak when hurt and may become reactive.
I reserve the right to refuse your pet, if the situation is not safe or worse - the injury is putting your animal in life threatening danger. Please always be responsible as a pet owner.
When I am not arranging blooms or training dogs, I love curating bespoke eco conscious gift packages, that leave a lasting impression.
Looking forward to be working together soon!
Barbara offers ...
At Barbara's home
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's homefrom $60 /night, $25 /additional petBarbara can only travel 40 km from Canterbury.
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's homefrom $50 /day, $20 /additional petBarbara can only travel 40 km from Canterbury.
At your home
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $65 /nightBarbara can only travel 40 km from Canterbury.
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $27 /dayBarbara can only travel 40 km from Canterbury.
2x Home visit
Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $27 /dayBarbara can only travel 40 km from Canterbury.
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $44 /walk, $20 /additional petBarbara can only travel 40 km from Canterbury.
Additionally...
Pick-up & drop-off
Barbara can accept
Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...
Availability
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About Barbara's home
The residence
House
Medium outdoor area
More about Barbara
I speak ...
English
German
I have experience ...
20+ years of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer injected medications
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision
I can offer emergency transport
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Doggy Day Carefrom $50 /day, $20 /additional pet
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