Zena + Ariel is currently not available to accept new requests.
About Zena + Ariel
Hello there. We are a dog-loving, working couple living in the city area, Sydney. We both have a passion for animals and animal welfare, particularly dogs and cats. We host a clean and tidy apartment. We have an adorable Shih-Tzu cross Maltese, Smudge, who is a tiny, sweet and amicable dog who loves to make new friends. He is neutered, chipped, trained and fully vaccinated. We are happy to host 1-2 small breed dogs at a time, provided they vaccinated and neutered. We are punctual, polite and respectful people who take dog-sitting seriously and ensure their safety and happiness is our priority. I work in teaching/community service and also from home, publishing investigative articles and tutoring kids and adults. My partner is a cook/chef and works in landscaping. We love hiking, going to live music shows and art galleries, we love travelling locally and globally, snorkelling, cooking, trying food at different restaurants, going to animal sanctuaries, board games, gaming, photography and learning new languages.
Zena + Ariel's services
At your home
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
10 AUD
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
35 AUD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
18 AUD
/day
At the sitter's home
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
90 AUD for each additional pet
90 AUD
/night
Zena + Ariel also offers
Dog training
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
Availability
Zena + Ariel's Pets
Smudge
Maltese/Shi Tzu
About Zena + Ariel's Home
Accepted pets
Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-10 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Zena + Ariel's home
An apartment
A large outdoor area
Has no kids
24/7 supervision
A fully fenced backyard
Emergency transport
Walking areas
Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban & City park
Skills
Specific Skills
I speak English & French & Spanish
< 1 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Me and my partner are both 39/40. We’ve grown up around dogs and cats since we were young- I had a Rottweiler named Candy and a Maltese named Marcelo. Ariel had a cat called Lemon. Smudge is our current dog; he’s 3 years old. All of our dogs have been neutered, vaccinated and trained. I am familiar with how to train dogs using Pavlovian conditioning (rewarding good behaviour with tiny dog treats) and regularly take them for walks. Myself and my husband use simple English words to reinforce positive behaviour, e.g. “good boy” and “no” when Smudge is doing the wrong thing, e.g. trying to sniff or eat something on the street. We believe in gentle, kind positive reinforcement and ensuring dogs are healthy through three small meals and regular walks.
Zena + Ariel is currently not available to accept new requests.
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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