Esther R.
Sparta, WI
I bring treats and teach new tricks
Pet care experience
New tricks, long walks, photo shoots, playtime, and home-made treats are my specialty. Big dogs and group walks don’t frighten me! Hi there! I’ve been in love with animals (especially dogs) from a very young age. Growing up I wanted nothing more than to be a dog trainer. As a kid I worked tirelessly with the family’s “untrainable” giant Great Pyrenees. I taught my old best friend (Max) nearly 50 new tricks. Dogs aren’t the only pets I’ve had and trained. Guinea pigs, rabbits, parakeets, turkeys, fish, alpacas, rats, mice, cats, sheep, pigs, and just about every other pet you can imagine has been subject to my adoration and home-made handouts. However, I’ve stepped up my game since going to college. I am now an aspiring doctor of Ethology (animal cognition and behavior). I want to know what’s going on in their heads! What is consciousness like for your pet? What do thoughts look like for them? What mental scars might they have that cause certain reactions? These are just some of the questions that I hope to answer through my current and future research. I’m always looking for ways to release my pent-up animal behavioral knowledge on some unsuspecting pup! I want to learn all I can from your furry friend(s) by listening to their needs and finding ways to use positive reinforcement to produce behaviors that are beneficial to you and fun for your pet. Working with and training your dog won’t cost you anything more, it’s just something I enjoy. Your pet and I will have a blast attempting to read each other’s mind!
Reviews
Esther "saved" us! We left home for a long -day trip and forgot to leave food for our cat, who gets very stressed if she misses a meal. Esther was so kind and agreed to drop in and feed our cat, "Shadow" on short notice. We totally trust her and always know keys are put back in the proper place. She is great with our shy, scared little cat. ❤
Absolutely amazing. It was my first time leaving my dogs with a dog sitter and Esther made everything perfect. She sent lots of pictures and took great care of my dogs. I felt confident that my dogs were in good hands the entire time.
Millie loved Esther and had a great stay!
Esther
About Esther R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large house with plenty of room for bashful pets that like to be alone or for playing with my two friendly boy dogs when the weather is not nice.
Home
Information Esther R. would like to know about your pet
Let us know if your pup needs any special accommodations, such as a private room or kennel space! Please remember to bring your pets food, dishes, and something to remind them of home.
A typical day
Your pup will enjoy walks by the lake, trips to the dog park, learning new commands, and trips to the family farm and apple orchard (behavior permitting).
Services
Esther can host
Esther can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently a stay at home mom of a newborn! I have plenty of time to care for your pup and give them walks and potty breaks through out the day.
About Esther R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large house with plenty of room for bashful pets that like to be alone or for playing with my two friendly boy dogs when the weather is not nice.
Home
Information Esther R. would like to know about your pet
Let us know if your pup needs any special accommodations, such as a private room or kennel space! Please remember to bring your pets food, dishes, and something to remind them of home.
A typical day
Your pup will enjoy walks by the lake, trips to the dog park, learning new commands, and trips to the family farm and apple orchard (behavior permitting).
Location
Sparta, WI
Pets
Esther R.
Sparta, WI