Gorgeous Home - Gorgeous Dogs
Introduction
Hi, I am a professional speaker so I travel a lot. I teach business, entrepreneurship and personal development. I have been a dog lover since I was 3 years old. I actually had my last house in England built mainly because of my previous two Jack Russels so they would have a lot of room to play in. That should tell you everything. lol. Though now I have moved to the sunshine, much to the approval of the dogs :-)
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My girlfriend and I recently moved to a wonderful new home in Tenerife with our dogs. It's a beautiful and quiet area with wonderful natural parks. It is also near local restaurants and shops. There is a master bedroom, one guest bedroom, a gym and a meditation room and an office. The house is fully secure with private underground parking (for 3 cars) and also has fibre internet and wifi throughout plus a 80inch 4k TV with over 1000 channels including the latest movies, all live sports and ppv etc.
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Jack Russels require a lot of exercises and these two are no exception. Two walks a day (Morning and evening) will drain their battery. The morning will require taking them out (there are several routes and nearby I can show you). It is useful to think of having a car both for yourself and the dogs (they have doggie seatbelts which is law in Spain.) The cost of hiring a car for a week is about the same price as a return taxi from the airport which I live 15 mins from. The dogs also love people and attention and have none of the aggression of typical Jack Russels (they even run away from chihuahuas, it's embarrassing lol). They need feeding twice a day and I implement a strict raw food diet which is followed with fully prepared food and scales provided. The dogs are 4-year-old twins, inseparable and both are exceptionally well trained. They have a large vocabulary of over 30 words, half of which are backed up with hand signals. You don't have to learn them all, it's just to demonstrate that you can actually talk to them and they are both intelligent and highly obedient. I am a great believer that the amount of time you invest in a dog during the first 6-months to a year, will pay you back for the next 15. I therefore put a LOT of training in with these guys and it has paid off very well. I have never used a lead with them as they are on a verbal lead and respond instantly to command. However, leads can be supplied and should be used if walking near roads, at least until you have confidence in using commands and they are used to taking them from you etc. They love to play, will sleep next to you if you let them, and love company and attention. Archie in particular will be happy for you to throw the ball all day if you let him. In short, they are no trouble and amazing friends and companions and the most common feedback I get is they are the most enjoyable dogs people have ever looked after.
Show more...Meet the pets
Archie
9 years
Bella
9 years
Messi
9 years
Sitter Reviews (11)
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This was an exceptional sit: Professionally trained pets, fascinating hosts, huge lovely home and outstanding views. The host Peter taught me the primary commands and his Jack Russell terriers followed these commands extremely well. Archie, Bella and Nadya’s great dog Messi (the fun Pomeranian) adapted to me quickly as the new alpha. We got along great from the start. Peter and Nadya have the best house on a very nice street. The expansive views in every direction were very uplifting. A big bonus were all the health, fitness and wellness elements around the home, including a very sizable home fitness center, a bike, Kangen water, book library, pool, etc. After dog walks each morning, it was great to workout in the huge gym, then enjoy spectacular views from the pool, then meditate looking at the ocean and the volcanic mountain ranges and impressive peaks. Messi is a super cute puffball with a charming personality. Bella and Archie always liked to be nearby and were ready to play anytime. Playing soccer with Archie was very fun and we both enjoyed the exercise. I look forward to more great conversations with the hosts and running with their pets again soon.
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We will try to add something else than what has already been written in the existing reviews! We took care of Peter and Nadia's dogs Archie, Bella (Jack Russel) and Messi (Pomeranian) in a 3 level villa with a swimming pool in the Costa Adeje area. They were great and it was an honor for us! If we had to pass on one important point to other housestitters regarding this location (but the location may change) it would be to be physically fit and have no knee problems :) There are a lot of stairs in the area and daily walking paths require you to climb stairs , by such characteristics of the entire area (up and down). The house also requires walking up 3 levels. For us, it turned out to be a super nice addition, because in a week we sculpted our calves :-) The dogs are adorable and really well trained! If there were any disobediences, the owners helped us keep up with the advice that worked and we continued to spend good time with the dogs. Leading on a walk without a leash but based on voice commands could be a bit of a challenge, but it worked. We didn't take the dogs for long walks in our rented car (e.g. to the beach), but it seems to us that perhaps there were no accessories that could be required in Spain, and we wanted to minimize any possible conversations with the police. The dogs have bluetooth trackers that record steps and walk routes in the online application, so you should have a phone with internet (roaming), but thanks to this, owners do not have to ask if they went for a walk today :-) Generally, we would like to have such great dogs ourselves! Regarding the home, depending on one's own preferences, we may suggest other sitters ask about the operation of surveillance cameras and monitoring devices, if this topic is not mentioned in the initial interviews or meeting (where are they, is the recording available online, etc.) . For example, the Jacuzzi camera surprised us, but on the other hand, it is an external part of the house, so it complies with the rules of TH. With every villa some exteriors around the house are for daily living so I guess it's just good to know if it isn't obvious to you. There is a good Internet connection if you need to work remotely and a very good wifi network throughout the house. Workation will be done successfully! For users who have no experience with villas, I will point out that people from the service may appear and it is good manners to replace the owners at their reception (gardeners, pool cleaning, repairs, etc.), but you will be warned about each such visit. We can mention that in winter the weather is changeable and you can hit the time of strong winds or sandy winds from the Sahara. It's always a lottery, but usually you can enjoy a great sunny time, which allows people from inland and cold parts of Europe to recharge their batteries :-) Thank you for everything and hope to see you again!
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We had the most amazing time at Peter & Nadya’s house! So much so, we stayed on the island longer than we were supposed to and house sat again! Peter & Nadya gave us all the info we needed regarding the house and pets before they left for their trip & we were always in contact via WhatsApp. They were super accommodating and helped us in any way they could. Their 3 dogs became our best friends! They loveeee kisses, cuddles and any outdoor activity (so bring your energy!) We can’t wait to come back again!! Lots of love Jodie & Theo Xx
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