Yes! I have experience with cats, dogs, and small animals such as house rabbits and guinea pigs. While I will only walk one dog at a time, I am happy to do drop in visits for multiple animals, or walk your dogs one at a time.

In Home Visits

• 1st extra pet - $10

• Each additional pet - $5 per pet

Transportation/Walks

• $10 per additional pet

  • I will only walk one dog at a time, both for their safety and mine. If you have more than 1 dog you would like walked, I can split the time between them (15 minutes per dog if you have 2 dogs). Feel free to contact me to discuss other options!

While I am not a dog trainer, I love training and do usually incorporate some training into all walks. Basic tricks like “sit”, “shake”, “twirl” are fun and easy to work on during walks. However, if your dog’s not interested in it, I won’t force it. My goal is to add enrichment to their life, not to make them do things they don’t want to do.

If you are working with a dog trainer on specific things such as reactivity, jumping, loose-leash walking, etc, I am happy to look at your training plan and incorporate it into my interactions with your pet. If your trainer does not use positive reinforcement/force-free training methods, I won’t be able to stick to their plan, but can likely work on the same behaviors using positive reinforcement. I’m also more than happy to refer you to one of the many force-free trainers in the area!

Most likely, yes. I would encourage you to contact me, or schedule an initial meeting to discuss the behavior and see if I’m a good fit. There may be certain harnesses needed for very strong dogs, or we may choose not to go on walks, opting for alternative types of enrichment and play. It will all depend on your particular dog and what is going to benefit them the most.

In some situations, I may recommend you contact a trainer before embarking on dog walks. If this is the case, I will explain why and pass along information for trainers who can help you.

I am licensed, bonded, and insured. I also have both personal and professional experience with a large variety of animals and personalities.

Professionally, I have worked with animals in one way or another since 2001. Probably my most noteworthy professional experience came from my 5 years working at the Kentucky Humane Society. Shelter work gives you direct, hands on experience with dogs of different sizes and personalities. Many animals you don’t have much information on, plus being in the shelter can make them act out of character. Getting to know these animals and helping them relax and show their personality was the best experience. Reading body language and assessing physical and emotional wellbeing is vital in the shelter and a skill that is very helpful when dog walking or pet sitting.

I am also Fear Free Certified, which means I follow a code of ethics along with requiring ongoing learning in animal welfare.

For my personal experience, I grew up in a house full of cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, fish, etc. All of our animals were rescues and were treasured members of the family. Growing up in that environment, I learned a lot about basic care of animals.

I got my first dog, Luna, in my early 20’s. She was an amazing dog, but she was leash reactive. She taught me lot about how to manage reactivity and the importance of being mentally present on walks and aware of your surroundings.

I currently have 2 pit bull mixes, Kaylee and River. They are both roughly 8 years old and we’ve had them since they were puppies. With them we have worked with various trainers on both basic training and behavior issues like resource guarding, fear/anxiety, stranger danger, and how to manage a high strung personality.

I have attended behavior conferences and seminars with amazing trainers such as Ian Dunbar, Pat Miller, Jean Donaldson, Teoti Anderson, and more. I love to read behavior and training books and find the way animals’ brains work fascinating.

The Fear Free movement was founded by Dr. Marty Becker in 2016. The aim is to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in companion animals by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. Being Fear Free Certified means I’ve been through thorough and ongoing education to recognize stress and fear in animals and ensure I am always working with their mental and physical wellbeing in mind.