Amanda W.
Zebulon, NC
Responsible & attentive care!
Pet care experience
What do I like about the idea of boarding with a person as opposed to a vet/kennel? 1: They won't have to sleep alone at night- I sleep by all my boarders for nighttime potty breaks if needed! 2: Training - I often get asked if I train other dogs when I'm out training my own. I don't, but if your pup if trainable I'm happy to and keep them engaged, happy, and confident. 3: Low volume of dogs coming through- I'd only have one or two boarders as opposed to 10+ in a typical kennel/dog daycare environment. Drop off/ Pickup Availability: Weekday: 5:30pm-8pm (later, if absolutely needed and arranged) Weekends: Completely flexible While I am not home, I have a CAMERA setup to watch the dogs. I have several XL dog crates, if they're needed, so don't worry about bringing one unless you absolutely would like to. I treat my dogs like they are my children- I'd treat yours equally to ease any stress they may experience being in a new home, with someone new. I'm a huge animal lover, animal advocate, and animal saver. I'd want your dog to feel as comfortable as he/she can while on their stay with my family and Archer! My boys will love having company and play mates, if their personalities mesh well. ***I do have cats - so your dog must be okay with them in the sense that they wouldn't kill one- for the most part my cats will avoid contact.
Reviews
Amanda makes Rayne feel right at home. There's never a worry when I know she's there. And she loves having a buddy.
As always Rayne is ecstatic to hear the words "Amanda's house". She can't rush me out of the house fast enough to suit her.
Amanda was absolutely exceptional, and I will happily board with her again! I appreciated the meet-and-greet she did with her dog and my dog well before the actual booking date; that way we both knew they would get along fine. She sent frequent and detailed updates and clearly treated our dog like one of her own. Our pup got plenty of exercise and attention and we were able to relax knowing she was in excellent hands!
Amanda is a lovely person and Rayne loves to visit her.
About Amanda W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard. I do prefer your dog is crate trained, as I believe for everyone's safety while being in a new home and environment to crate a dog for bed time or when I am not home to keep an eye on them. We'll have play time, relax time and many times to potty.
Home
Information Amanda W. would like to know about your pet
The following are what I would need to know: 1. Friendly (not deadly) towards cats. 2. UTD on Rabies *** FULL disclosure on any bad habits *** Examples: Separation anxiety, house breaking gaps, food aggression, or any other behavioral issues. Honesty is key and would ensure your dogs happiness & comfort while their stay with me as I adapt to handle and accommodate your dogs behaviors to make them feel safe.
A typical day
On weekends, I like to go on walking on local trails- if you're dog is up for it (with your permission), they can come along! Your dog will have plenty of loving attention from my family as well as a friendly playmate if they so choose! If you prefer not going anywhere with dog in the car, that's fine. I'll always ask before taking them anywhere.
Services
Amanda can host
Availability
I work from home 2x/week. The other 3 days I am 20 mins from home and always come home on my lunch breaks to let the dogs out. On the weekends, I am a home body and we actively participate in dog sports so I have some agility stuff at home to play with.
About Amanda W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard. I do prefer your dog is crate trained, as I believe for everyone's safety while being in a new home and environment to crate a dog for bed time or when I am not home to keep an eye on them. We'll have play time, relax time and many times to potty.
Home
Information Amanda W. would like to know about your pet
The following are what I would need to know: 1. Friendly (not deadly) towards cats. 2. UTD on Rabies *** FULL disclosure on any bad habits *** Examples: Separation anxiety, house breaking gaps, food aggression, or any other behavioral issues. Honesty is key and would ensure your dogs happiness & comfort while their stay with me as I adapt to handle and accommodate your dogs behaviors to make them feel safe.
A typical day
On weekends, I like to go on walking on local trails- if you're dog is up for it (with your permission), they can come along! Your dog will have plenty of loving attention from my family as well as a friendly playmate if they so choose! If you prefer not going anywhere with dog in the car, that's fine. I'll always ask before taking them anywhere.
Location
Zebulon, NC
Pets
Amanda W.
Zebulon, NC