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Meet the team! In this article we give you a sneak peak in how No Fluff Petcare Services originated and we’ll introduce the team! 

Hey you! Good to see you here. We’re so happy you’ll allow us to introduce ourselves. We are No Fluff, a trusted Boutique Pet Care provider in Dee Why, servicing the Northern Beaches in Sydney.

Clients praise our reliable, personal and hassle-free services and we’re committed to keeping your fluffy friends happy and healthy. Our experienced team specialises in:

      • private dog walking

      • house visits

      • overnight pet care

    How it all started

    No Fluff Petcare Services is established by Melissa Verhagen in February 2021. “Ever since I have moved to Sydney in 2017 I have started part-time petsitting as a hobby, to fill the void of not having pets myself.” COVID has caused a big shift for many people, including Melissa. “Losing my full-time job in marketing made me reconsider my career choices. I decided to chase after what I love, pet sitting and dog walking, and this is how No Fluff Petcare Services was born!”

    Melissa has grown up with pets and has always been actively involved in the care for, and training of her family’s furry friends. “Working as a pet sitter and dog walker allows me to care for the most adorable pets and the fact that I help people keep their furry friends happy and entertained means the world to me!”

    Dog Walkers on the Northern Beaches

    No Fluff Petcare Services has since grown to service the lower Northern Beaches of Sydney. With a team of fun and animal-loving professional Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters our mission is to help pet owners provide the best care for their loved pets. We pride ourselves in being hard-working, animal loving, flexible, reliable and professional.

    Need help with your pet?

    We are experienced in taking the doggies in our pack on solo dog walks that are customised to their requirements. Multiple dogs from one household are more than welcome in our pack. Does your dog have special needs and specific requirements to their walking experience? Just let us know and we will work with you to create a walking routine that works best for both you and your dog. 

    If you’re interested in booking an introduction walk with one of our team, please reach out to Mel for more information and availability! 

    Dog walker Sam

    Sam

    Dog Walker / Dog Trainer

    Sam has always had a passion for animals of all kind, growing up with dogs and cats around her. 

    She started her journey into the animal industry studying her Certificate II in animal studies, and her interest in dog behaviour and psychology led her to studying the certificate IIII dog behaviour and training.

    Her passion for understanding the psychology behind dog behaviour and making positive changes is an incredible addition to our team, being able to offer Training walks as part of our growing portfolio.

    Dog walker pet sitter

    Marina

    Dog Walker / Pet sitter

    Marina is a very active mum of 4, who has a very deep rooted love for animals. Having cared for pets her whole life, the choice for a career as a dog walker and pet minder with No Fluff only came natural to her. 

    Marina absolutely loves spending her days hiking bush trails with the dogs or taking them out for a play at the doggie park. Marina and her family also regularly host a selection of our well-mannered and smaller doggie furriends at their family home whilst their owners are away!

    Dog Walker Valerie

    Val

    Dog walker / Pet sitter

    Valerie, also known as Val, is a mum of 6 human children and an auntie to all of the doggies in our pack. Valerie’s caring and loving nature really shines through when she’s working with the all the fluffy friends in our pack. 

    Val enjoys being active and loves a good chat. Val’s experience ranges from walking all different sizes and temperament dogs, and she loves them all equally! 

    Mel Dog walker / Pet sitter

    Mel

    Pack Leader / Dog walker / Pet sitter

    Mel has always had a strong bond with all different kinds of animals. She grew up with large mountain dogs, and has always been around pets and cared for other’s pets. Since arriving in Sydney she has gained experience as a regular dog walker and pet sitter and come to know and love many furry friends on the beaches. With over 15 years experience caring for other’s pets, she founded No Fluff Petcare Services and made it her mission to ensure your pets are happy and healthy whilst you’re away!  

    Dog walker pet sitter

    Jess

    Dog Walker / Pet sitter

    Jess has been an avid animal lover since she was young. Growing up in a small town, she cared for her family dogs and cats. One of her fav dogs was Jazz, a kelpie x who lived until she was 17. She now has a cat called Picnic who she absolutely adores.

    She is one of the most bubbly and patient people we know, and she loves how all of the different doggies have their own little personalities.

    Jess is also a passionate graphic designer and enjoys working with all different brands and projects. She enjoys spending the weekends with her partner, friends and of course animals!

    Roxane

    Pet sitter

    Roxy joins our team as a vivid animal lover from Germany! She absolutely adores dogs and other animals so much that she took up petsitting to spend time with animals whilst staying in Australia.

    She’s a natural with all breeds of dogs, and loves to take them on a good hike or to the dogpark for a play. When she’s petsitting with her partner Felix, the dogs are 100% included in all they do, they take the dogs everywhere, whilst also keeping in mind that the dogs are absolutely comfortable and happy. 

     

    Christel Dog walker petsitter

    Christel

    Dog Walker / Pet sitter

    Christel is one of the biggest animal lovers we know, with a long history of caring for a great variety of animals ranging from horses to small pets and of course dogs.  After moving to Australia she felt a big loss as she had to leave her puppy with family, and we’re extremely happy that the No Fluff Pack is on the receiving end of all the love. 
    As a qualified pet photographer Christel also brings a heap of creativity to the team (check out our Instagram for some great shots!)