Pet Sitter in Richmond, Virginia

I have been surrounded by animals since the day I was born and have been passionate about them from day one. I have been a professional dog trainer since March of 2008 and have competed in obedience, showmanship/conformation, and agility trials. I am also an AKC certified CGC evaluator and run group classes weekly. Therefore, I am very versed in canine (and animal!) behavior. Currently. I am training at PetSmart. Should you and your pup need any training assistance, I will be happy to work something out! In addition, I have extensive training as a veterinary assistant. I am skilled in providing professional care, medications, injections, and keeping detailed pet notes. However, I believe it is often easier to let pets remain in their home instead of being boarded at a stressful veterinary clinic when they have health concerns. Therefore, I would rather travel to you and keep your baby comfortable!! Through my own pup, I have also gained experience dealing with allergic reactions and keeping them at bay and under control. I can not overstate how much animals mean to me. I treat each and every creature as if it were my own pet. You can rest assured that with me, your pets will be treated like family. Because, after all, that's what they deserve! ~*~*~*~*~ What My Sitting Visits Will Consist Of: When watching your pups, I will make sure they get as much exercise and play time as they possibly can. This will include walks, outdoor play (on leash if there is no fenced in yard), toys, and possibly even playing with super lovable pup (if you wish!). With permission of Pet Parents, I also love to take pups to the dog park or human parks to play and explore. And what pup doesn’t love jumping in the creek and getting all wet and muddy? If there are any special instructions I should follow when leaving a pet unsupervised, please let me know! (Instructions may include keeping them crated, closing off a certain room, etc). Believe me, I LOVE dogs and will spend every spare second that I have with your precious pets! ~*~*~*~*~ What Sets Me APART? -I have experience in dog training so I am comfortable handling ALL breeds of dogs and all personalities. -My own dog is a super genius and escape artist, so I know how to look out for this in your dogs and make extra certain they don’t get into trouble! -I have 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant and basic first-aid knowledge so I can fix minor issues on the spot. -I offer bathing and nail trims for a low cost during any stay or drop in so you won’t have to do them yourself!