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Ellen S.

Belmont, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews
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Dogs just want to have fun

Pet care experience

I am a natural dog lover. I have had 2 family dogs and spent my fair share of time dog sitting over the last 5 years. I have worked at the Boston MSPCA as a volunteer and had experience with all kinds of dog types as well as temperaments. I have a very active and outdoorsy lifestyle so you can be guaranteed your dog will get to join me in that fun. My apartment is located right around the corner from a beautiful park where I love to spend my time. Why I love dog sitting I have been an animal lover my whole life. My parents were very uneasy about getting a pet with young kids, but when I was 9 years old I took a trip with my girl scout trip to the local animal shelter. I was told by a volunteer that a sweet dog named Ginny was finding it very hard to adapt to new homes and the shelter was going to have to put her down if they could not find a permanent home for her. I went home and told my parents all about Ginny, and one week later she was our brand new puppy. She lived 13 happy years and was the best way to learn how to care for a pet.

Reviews

Lan D.
Dog Boarding • Sep 05, 2020
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Ellen was so great with Elvis. He had a lot of fun during his stay, that when we picked him up, he went back to say bye to Ellen multiple times before jumping in the car. Ellen kept him very clean and he did not smell at all when we got him back. He stayed for a whole week and Ellen was able to observe him and give us feedback on his training. We are recommending Ellen to all our friends.

lenny b.
House Sitting • Sep 01, 2020
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Ellen was amazing! She stayed in constant contact send multiple pictures of our baby Bentley which made us feel much more comfortable and at ease. Ellen also helped Bentley with his potty training taking him outside multiple times as well as taking him to the doggy part. I have nothing bad to say and would highly recommend her.

Chelsea S.
House Sitting • Aug 26, 2020
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We couldn't have gotten luckier finding Ellen to take care of our two Pomeranians while we were away for the weekend. Our 8 month old pups can be quite a handful, but Ellen went above and beyond to meet their needs. The Poms are very high energy and so she treated them to some pool days and long walks at Fresh Pond. She even did some obedience training with them and we were shocked to see they learned a new command in just three days. Ellen went a step further and wrote out instructions for us on how to keep up with the training she had started with them. Talk about 5 star service!! We were initially nervous to leave our pups for the first time, but Ellen instantly put us at ease during our initial meet and greet by taking time to allow the pups to get to know her and asking many questions. She also did a great job of keeping us updated every day with lots of pictures and videos. We really felt like she cared for them just as much as we do and we are so thankful to now have someone we fully trust if we need to leave them at home again.

Andrew E.
Jul 23, 2020

Ellen took my great care of my dog while I was away. She was exhausted when I got her back panting and full of wags. Would love to have her sit again, our dog is a little tough around other dogs and she handled it like a champ, really understand body language and when and when not to socialize her. 5 stars happy all around!

About Ellen S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Ellen S. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any breed preferences. I have owned and cared for dogs with temperament issues, but it is very important that the pet owner is up front about any issues their dog may have.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I live in a very dog friendly neighborhood. Your dog will enjoy a long walk around the neighborhood ending with some time in the park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Depending on the size, I am happy sharing my bed, but if a dog bed is provided my living room is very comfortable and spacious. Time I'll spend with your dog I am home full time and self employed so your baby will have full time attention

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Ellen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Ellen can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Ellen S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Ellen S. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any breed preferences. I have owned and cared for dogs with temperament issues, but it is very important that the pet owner is up front about any issues their dog may have.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I live in a very dog friendly neighborhood. Your dog will enjoy a long walk around the neighborhood ending with some time in the park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Depending on the size, I am happy sharing my bed, but if a dog bed is provided my living room is very comfortable and spacious. Time I'll spend with your dog I am home full time and self employed so your baby will have full time attention

Location

Belmont, MA

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Ellen S.

Belmont, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews