Our journey
Sit Stay Play is a small business in Brisbane, and was established by Dejana (De) Durdevic who first started off by pet sitting back in 2011. Dejana was a university student at that time and she wanted to gain experience in animal handling, husbandry and training and what better way than with ever so loved and adored pets of Brisbane! So here we are, thriving and learning more than we possibly could have imagined. Now Sit Stay Play has a small team of pet sitters, dog walkers and Dejana as the business owner, operator and behaviour trainer.
Dejana (De)
Dejana
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH THE PETS OF BRISBANE?
There is so much to like/love/adore but the biggest 'thing' of them all is seeing the regular dogs/cats client's eyes light up when they see me coming. The wiggly bodies and happy vocalization just makes my heart sing!
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
TAFE NSW Animal care course
UQ Associated degree in Animal welfare and Inspection
UQ Bachelor in Wildlife science
Deakin University Graduate diploma in Psychology
Other various animal related short/long courses such as Dr Susan Friedman's 'Living and Learning with Animals' and Karen Pryor's Clicker training courses
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A magpie! *imitates magpie songs* Because they are smart and I want them to sing to me.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EMBARRASING CHILHOOD STORY?
During lunch time at primary school I was stung by a bee on my face. I was rushed to the first aid room, they applied white paint like stuff on my face to ease the stinging pain. After lunch we had voting for Sports Captain and I got up for nomination HOWEVER no-one voted for me because of my swollen, white and funny looking face.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH THE PETS OF BRISBANE?
There is so much to like/love/adore but the biggest 'thing' of them all is seeing the regular dogs/cats client's eyes light up when they see me coming. The wiggly bodies and happy vocalization just makes my heart sing!
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
TAFE NSW Animal care course
UQ Associated degree in Animal welfare and Inspection
UQ Bachelor in Wildlife science
Deakin University Graduate diploma in Psychology
Other various animal related short/long courses such as Dr Susan Friedman's 'Living and Learning with Animals' and Karen Pryor's Clicker training courses
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A magpie! *imitates magpie songs* Because they are smart and I want them to sing to me.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EMBARRASING CHILHOOD STORY?
During lunch time at primary school I was stung by a bee on my face. I was rushed to the first aid room, they applied white paint like stuff on my face to ease the stinging pain. After lunch we had voting for Sports Captain and I got up for nomination HOWEVER no-one voted for me because of my swollen, white and funny looking face.
Our staff
Annabelle
Annabelle
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH THE PETS OF BRISBANE?
I love the pure joy & excitement of dogs running towards me when I arrive, eagerly awaiting their walks, play, enrichment & training (and yes, cuddles). I know I've done my job when they're contently snoozing/resting when I leave, waiting patiently for their pawrents return.
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
Certificate III in Animal Behaviour
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A wombat!
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EMBARRASING CHILHOOD STORY?
As a child I had a very strong view on what's right and wrong, delaying my parents significantly while on holidays because I insisted on waiting for every pedestrian traffic light to turn green before crossing the road. The street were completely empty but I refused to jaywalk.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH THE PETS OF BRISBANE?
I love the pure joy & excitement of dogs running towards me when I arrive, eagerly awaiting their walks, play, enrichment & training (and yes, cuddles). I know I've done my job when they're contently snoozing/resting when I leave, waiting patiently for their pawrents return.
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
Certificate III in Animal Behaviour
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A wombat!
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EMBARRASING CHILHOOD STORY?
As a child I had a very strong view on what's right and wrong, delaying my parents significantly while on holidays because I insisted on waiting for every pedestrian traffic light to turn green before crossing the road. The street were completely empty but I refused to jaywalk.
Dale
Dale
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH THE PETS OF BRISBANE?
My favourite part is meeting a variety of different pets while learning all their different quirks and personalities. I also enjoy learning ways to improve the lives of Brisbane's pets while using force free training techniques to help with behaviour management.
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
Certificate III in Animal Studies (Behaviour)
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Hypothetically I would love to on a Capuchin monkey as they are one of the most intelligent and trainable new world monkeys. Since monkeys are not legal in Australia, I have a small dog named Gizmo who is trained to sit on my shoulders - pretty handy!
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EMBARRASING CHILHOOD STORY?
My most embarrassing childhood moment would have to be the time I was caught licking the windows in second grade, claiming I was 'cleaning' them for the teacher.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH THE PETS OF BRISBANE?
My favourite part is meeting a variety of different pets while learning all their different quirks and personalities. I also enjoy learning ways to improve the lives of Brisbane's pets while using force free training techniques to help with behaviour management.
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
Certificate III in Animal Studies (Behaviour)
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Hypothetically I would love to on a Capuchin monkey as they are one of the most intelligent and trainable new world monkeys. Since monkeys are not legal in Australia, I have a small dog named Gizmo who is trained to sit on my shoulders - pretty handy!
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EMBARRASING CHILHOOD STORY?
My most embarrassing childhood moment would have to be the time I was caught licking the windows in second grade, claiming I was 'cleaning' them for the teacher.
Service areas
We service all over Brisbane, just enquire and state your area.
No service is too large or too small - from daily visits, training, enrichment, puppy/kitten introduction to long in-home pet sitting and extensive behaviour modification plans.
Which areas though, well here you go:
>Inner and Outer Brisbane areas
We service all over Brisbane, just enquire and state your area.
No service is too large or too small - from daily visits, training, enrichment, puppy/kitten introduction to long in-home pet sitting and extensive behaviour modification plans.
Which areas though, well here you go:
>Inner and Outer Brisbane areas