David S.
Ithaca, NY
Love all animals-especially dogs!
Pet care experience
**Fully Vaccinated plus booster** I'm an animal lover and I've always been an animal lover; but in the last few years I've discovered my passion for working with, and caring for animals of all shapes, sizes and species. I have worked for the past two years at a Humane Society, first as an animal care associate and then as the animal care supervisor. I worked with behaviorally challenged dogs doing assessments and training. I have experience working with dogs who are barrier and dog reactive, have stranger danger, as well as under socialized dogs. My time at the Humane Society has left me capable of interacting with and training most dogs ranging from small to very large. I have experience working with veterinary staff as well as administering medications and vaccines to both dogs and cats. I also have experience with under socialized and fearful cats. I entered and completed a year long service dog training program with my choc. lab Harley, who is now a certified service dog that specializes in medical alert. Personally, I grew up in a dog family, with a Golden Retriever and German Shepherds mostly but also have personal experience with small dogs.
Reviews
Dave was great with our 75 pound malamute who can be reactive around other dogs. They had a very positive walk downtown because of Dave’s skills.
What a gift to have found David. Our super old kitty (he's 19 and going strong!) needs some medicine and some good love and David is a professional at both. He sent updates and pictures each day we were gone, and he shared with us his affection for our cat, which makes being away just a little bit easier. So grateful for David!
David is a true carry whisperer! My cats are extremely skittish around strangers but seem to love David! Communication has always been quick and easy and he provides lots of pictures and feedback so I can check on my boys while I'm away.
David was wonderful with my two Pugs, and I really enjoyed the daily updates with pictures that he sent. Both of my Pugs had a great time with him, and I would hire David again any time I was planning to be away from home.
About David S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two Dogs and a cat living in my household, as well as the occasional foster cat. I am an active person who likes to keep my animals and your animals stimulated with both physical and mental stimulation. I like walks and hikes, and if given the opportunity love to get them running if you have a fenced in yard or safe space.
Information David S. would like to know about your pet
Please advise of any special needs, physical limitations due to age or injury, and any reactivity to other people and animals I should be aware of. All dogs deserve a stress free break in the middle of the day, the more information that you can provide the better I can accommodate your animal!
A typical day
I like to walk dogs to start out for good exercise but I like to take breaks where I can have dogs stop for fetch or a game or some type to stimulate that desire for play and interaction.
Services
David can watch in your home
Availability
This is currently my main job, so your animals are my main focus. I live at home with my own animals but dedicate a full time schedule to animal care.
About David S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two Dogs and a cat living in my household, as well as the occasional foster cat. I am an active person who likes to keep my animals and your animals stimulated with both physical and mental stimulation. I like walks and hikes, and if given the opportunity love to get them running if you have a fenced in yard or safe space.
Information David S. would like to know about your pet
Please advise of any special needs, physical limitations due to age or injury, and any reactivity to other people and animals I should be aware of. All dogs deserve a stress free break in the middle of the day, the more information that you can provide the better I can accommodate your animal!
A typical day
I like to walk dogs to start out for good exercise but I like to take breaks where I can have dogs stop for fetch or a game or some type to stimulate that desire for play and interaction.
Location
Ithaca, NY
Pets
David S.
Ithaca, NY