Pet Sitter Wanted - Seeking A Caring, Active & Experienced Sitter For My Big Boy, Leo

I'm looking for a caring, reliable, active, and experienced dog walker/pet sitter for my dog Leo. I'm hoping to find someone who is interested in building an ongoing relationship with him, starting with regular walks and potentially providing care for him while I'm away from October 31 to November 7, 2026. Leo is a large, older Mastiff/Cane Corso-type dog. He's sweet and goofy with people he knows, but can be cautious and wary with strangers and may take some time to warm up to someone new. Once he becomes comfortable with someone, he enjoys attention, being petted, cuddling, and staying close to them. He generally does well out in public, including around other dogs, and really enjoys getting outdoors, going for walks, hiking, exploring trails, and staying active. He's naturally alert and protective, particularly at home and in the car, and does best with someone who is calm, confident, attentive, and comfortable handling a large, strong dog. I'd ideally like to start with regular walks so Leo can get to know the person and become comfortable with them before I travel. Depending on how things go, I'd then be looking for someone who could care for him during my trip. Vacation care would include feeding his regular food, providing fresh water, taking him out for bathroom breaks and walks, spending quality time with him, and maintaining his usual routine. Leo does best with a calm, predictable environment. At home, he can bark at activity outside, so keeping the blinds closed and having some background noise on when he's alone are important parts of his routine. Leo is an intact male, which is important to keep in mind for boarding situations, particularly if there are other dogs in the home. For my October 31–November 7 trip, I'm open to either overnight care in my home or a reliable schedule of multiple visits throughout the day, including morning, evening, and a final late-night visit. I may also be open to boarding in the sitter's home if it's a good fit. I'm looking for someone with experience caring for large-breed or guardian-type dogs who understands the importance of patience, consistency, safe handling, and building trust with a dog who may be cautious with new people. Ideally, someone who genuinely enjoys walking, hiking, exploring trails, and spending time outdoors with dogs would be a great fit for Leo. Please let me know your availability for regular walks, what types of vacation care you offer (overnight in-home care, multiple daily visits, or boarding), and your rates for each. Rate/Budget: The $30/day rate listed on my profile is negotiable and is not a fixed rate. I'm open to discussing rates depending on the type of care, schedule, duration, and sitter's usual pricing. Please feel free to share your standard rates for regular walks and vacation care so we can determine what works for both of us. If it seems like we may be a good fit, I'd be happy to arrange a meet-and-greet with Leo. Thank you! Please visit https://petsitter.com/jobs/pet-sitter-needed-in-surrey-bc-earn-60-daily-caring-for-pets-join-our-loving-care-family-job to view full details and to apply. Lots of jobs to choose from!