Sophie K.
Richmond, OR
Seeking dogs who love long walks!
Pet care experience
Hi There! I'm a lifelong animal lover with a commitment to quality care. I have experience caring for puppies, elderly dogs, dogs with disabilities and/or medications, very large dogs and behavior problem dogs. I started professionally caring for animals when I was a teenager by volunteering at the Oregon zoo where I had the opportunity to care for and train a variety of animals including (but not limited to!) rabbits, goats, ferrets, reptiles, birds and invertebrates. While completing my undergraduate degrees I spent four years working for the Rhode Island School of Design’s nature lab caring for the live animal residents and educating students about the natural world. After completing school I returned to the Pacific Northwest and up until the COVID crisis I was working as a client care advocate at a veterinary behavior clinic. Drawing from my experience in the veterinary behavior field, my goal on walks is to engage the dog's brain as well as their body! Using exclusively science-based positive reinforcement training, I will help your pup work on any skills or behaviors you'd like to see them improve, like polite leash walking, desensitization to triggering stimuli or just fun tricks!
Reviews
Sophie was wonderful to work with. She took great care of my cat and was good about communication.
Sophie took great care of our pets while we were away for a week.
Sophie was great. I only needed her for one day. She was flexible, good at communicating, affectionate with my dog. She gave my dog great exercise and lots of attention. Even though it was only for a day, she reported more than once how things were going and included pictures. I would definitely use Sophie again.
Sophie is the best! She stayed with our dog Daisy while we were away for a week and was wonderful. Daisy was a happy girl when we came back and that says everything. Sophie was even kind enough to look after our garden, too! Sophie is a great communicator and a very caring person. We will definitely use her again. Thanks, Sophie!
About Sophie K.
Communication
Skills
A typical day
Extra house-sitting services YES! I have experience caring for a variety of animals besides dogs. I would love to care for your cat, fish, rabbit, reptile, any pet you can think of. I will also water plants, bring in the mail, or any other chore.
Services
Sophie can watch in your home
About Sophie K.
Communication
Skills
A typical day
Extra house-sitting services YES! I have experience caring for a variety of animals besides dogs. I would love to care for your cat, fish, rabbit, reptile, any pet you can think of. I will also water plants, bring in the mail, or any other chore.
Location
Portland, OR
Sophie K.
Richmond, OR