ABOUT ME

Hi, I am Lucia, World-traveler Dog Behaviorist, Therapeutic Pet Sitter & Fear-Free
Dog Trainer. 

I have a long and heartfelt history in animal welfare, training, and behavior since childhood. My 20+ years of experiences in pet-sitting, dog therapy-, training-, and care built up my routine, which is rooted in positive reinforcement, compassion, science, and a deep understanding of canine behavior. I prioritize all dogs' emotional well-being and create a fear-free learning environment. I am committed to quality training and always respect the dog's needs. I also participated in rehoming projects, helped shelter staff, held classes and advocated for animal welfare, and participated in adoption days.

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My aim is to establish a joyful journey of canine companionship for both dogs and their guardians. I have a wide spectrum of experiences with different breeds and their different needs.

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THERAPEUTIC PET SITTING

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I work in the guardian’s home, to ensure complete calmness and keep up the regular routine for the pet(s) in a familiar environment. My services include feeding, walking, recap and practice the training plan you are already following, management, ensure safety, calmness, low-stress handling, motivation, play, giving medicine, providing company and full attention. More can be added after discussion. I am well-prepared for clients with special needs too.

I am available from drop-ins to month-long pet&house sittings. If you have more pets in your family, I can take complete care of them as well. I have hands-on experiences in caring for cats, horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, rodents, Erinaceinae, reptiles and fish too.

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I have an EU driver’s license, and phone contact with a veterinary assistant 0-24.

I am also a hobby botanist, you can trust both your indoor plants and garden to me, I feel joy in caring for them. I am also a plant collector, enthusiast of exotic species.

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DOG BEHAVIORISM, THERAPY AND TRAINING

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My 20+ years of experiences in pet-sitting, dog therapy-, training-, and care built up my routine, which is rooted in positive reinforcement, compassion, science, and a deep understanding of canine behavior. I prioritize your dog's emotional well-being and create a fear-free learning environment. I am committed to quality training and always respect your dog's needs. My aim is to establish a joyful journey of canine companionship for both dogs and their guardians. I have a wide spectrum of experiences with different breeds and their different needs.

I have a long and heartfelt history in animal welfare, training, and behavior since childhood.  I participated in rehoming projects, helped shelter staff, held classes about dog welfare, participated in adoption days.

In 2011: I gained the Hungarian Animal Protection Guard badge.

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In 2012: I gained an EU grant by Equipeople in Ireland, where I lived, worked and took care of 300 animals. I gained a lot of hands-on experience in healing, socialization, puppy care, rehabilitation, horse care, and the specific care of neglected competition greyhounds. I received a Europass as an Animal Caretaker there.

I also obtained a Training Manager certification from "Mirror Method" and worked as a field assistant at the Ormezo Mirror School.

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In 2021 I gained a scholarship to SciDog University, where I learned about dogs’ and wolves’ neurobiology, cognitive abilities, ethology, behavior, R+ training, Fear-Free training, LIMA, low-stress handling, veterinary basics, cooperative care, PTSD and dementia in dogs, PORTL, stress reduction, clicker training…

I got my certification as a Dog Behaviorist in 2022.

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I did a lot in behavior therapies, city dog trainings, home trainings, was a side-trainer, held puppy classes, and worked at a doggy daycare.

If you have any questions, feel free to write me!

All the Best,

Lu