Winter H.
Mechanicsville, VA
Aspiring to be a full time dog mom!
Pet care experience
*(working on getting my profile updated, but I live in a house, with a fenced in back yard, and dogs are definitely allowed on the furniture lol!)* Hello! My name is Winter, and I have an unusual name but not an unusual passion; dogs!! I have owned dogs my entire life, as far back as I remember. My family told me while I was growing up that I was destined to be a veterinarian. The only problem with that is I actually love dogs a little too much for it! Therefore, I decided to try my luck with other forms of animal care. I have been professionally been walking, sitting, and boarding dogs for a total of about 6 years. I formed great relationships with clients who have previously asked me before to go private. I have experience with all sized dogs, with a perfect medium dog myself. I have seen all dog attitudes, witnessed plenty of attitude too! By the end of the first walk, I guarantee your pup and I will have captured each others hearts. Dogs look for leadership, and it never takes me long to win over their trust. I have spent years observing canine social behavior and utilizing my knowledge to provide comfort and most importantly, safety. I also love to teach people about what I’ve learned. Many of them never knew their "unruly" dog just wanted to tussle a little bit! I am also an experienced dog park goer, so I am comfortable with big dogs, small dogs, large groups of dogs, old dogs, new dogs, red dogs, blue dogs. Lol! On the flip side, I also enjoy spending one on one time with your pup, establishing a real connection and discovering their personalities. I am great with leash training and obedience training as well. Dogs are truly the most loving, loyal best friends who can surprise you every single day with their intelligence, leadership, compassion, and purity. What I'm trying to say is that I already love your dog, and I would LOVE to meet them and help them enjoy every single day that we get to love them right back!
Reviews
Winter is wonderful! She watched our pets in our home for 10 days. She sent regular updates and photos and left our home in immaculate condition.
We hired Winter for a drop in visit and were very happy. Will be hiring her again for in home boarding as well!
Winter took great care of my very high energy German Shepherd. She played with her and gave her lots of attention! Would definitely book with her again!
This was our first time using Rover and Winter was amazing. Our male dog, Rufus is a sweet boy with a lot of trust issues. Winter took the time to do meet and greets with us leading up to our wedding and kept us informed of our the pups did while we were put. We fully trusted her abilities and evaluations and our minds’ were at ease knowing she was caring for our pups. She sent us updates and pictures and allowed us to enjoy our wedding! Winter is the best!
About Winter H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure to stick as closely to their normal routine as possible. In either my home or your home, I make them comfortable with my presence and give them extra attention and care paying close attention to their caretaking notes and needs.
Home
Information Winter H. would like to know about your pet
Does your pup have any allergies? How often are they allowed to have treats? Is there anything that will instantly infuriate your dog? On the flip side, what is your dog’s favorite way to play? Does your pup have a favorite toy?
A typical day
We love to bring out the toys, spend exploring time outside, and go for neighborhood walks. We also play games like Tricks for Treats for mental stimulation
Services
Winter can host
Winter can watch in your home
Availability
I do work part time as a restaurant manager, so weekdays, I’m out of the house for six hours max at a time. I am fully available on the weekends. I know the essentials of the morning and evening routine, and we love to go for walks and play/take sun naps outside in the yard. 😊
About Winter H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure to stick as closely to their normal routine as possible. In either my home or your home, I make them comfortable with my presence and give them extra attention and care paying close attention to their caretaking notes and needs.
Home
Information Winter H. would like to know about your pet
Does your pup have any allergies? How often are they allowed to have treats? Is there anything that will instantly infuriate your dog? On the flip side, what is your dog’s favorite way to play? Does your pup have a favorite toy?
A typical day
We love to bring out the toys, spend exploring time outside, and go for neighborhood walks. We also play games like Tricks for Treats for mental stimulation
Location
Mechanicsville, VA
Pets
Winter H.
Mechanicsville, VA