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Abbi Z.

Redmond, WA

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Dog Behavior Professional

Pet care experience

I am one month away from earning my certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington! I am currently a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and look forward to applying for my certifications in dog, cat, and horse behavior consulting. I also own a pet training and behavior consulting business called Quirky Canine! ABOUT MY SERVICES All services will utilize positive reinforcement training with a clicker and food rewards. Please schedule a Meet-n-Greet before your first appointment so I can accustom your dog to the clicker beforehand. Please inform me of any dietary restrictions your dog has and provide dog-safe food if my selection is unsatisfactory. DOG WALKING All walks booked through Rover are for loose-leash training walks. Owners do not have to be present; I will train your dog for you! Your dog will enjoy their time outside to do their business and explore while also receiving food rewards for good leash manners. Please provide a fixed-length leash, a properly fitted harness, and poop bags. DROP-IN VISITS All drop-in visits booked through Rover are for individual training sessions on behaviors of your choosing. Owners do not have to be present; I will train your dog for you! I can teach basic obedience/tricks, cooperative care, or work on a behavior issue your dog has in the house. Please note that drop-in visits are only 30 minutes long, so I only have time to work on one behavior each time.

Reviews

Alex B.
May 02, 2019

Abbi is a dedicated, hardworking individual who loves animals and treats them with the care and kindness befitting them. She is working hard to become a animal trainer, studying day and night to understand and be educated on animal behavior and how to react to specific behaviors. She is someone I know I can always depend on if I need my dogs cared for and I know that they will be overjoyed.

About Abbi Z.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

ADDITIONAL INFO The 30 minutes for a walk begins when I greet your dog, so please make sure your dog is easy to harness and leash in order to maximize their time outside. If your dog is difficult to catch and harness/leash, please book a few drop-in visits for indoors training prior to booking walks.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Abbi Z. would like to know about your pet

Please inform me of any dietary restrictions, medications, and concerning behaviors your dog has before your first booking. I will also confirm this information at our meet-n-greet.

A typical day

EXPERTISE I use humane, science-based training methods to enure lasting behavioral changes. My expertise in reading and responding to canine body language means I can prevent most undesirable moments from happening in the first place. And if I ever find myself in over my head, I have a global network of animal behavior experts I can reach out to so we can get your pet the best possible care.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$38per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$38per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Abbi can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Abbi can watch in your home

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

Availability

SCHEDULE I am currently booking all times on Saturdays and Sundays for both dog walking and drop-in visits. All sizes/breeds/ages welcome! I work full-time Monday through Friday, so I apologize if I am ever slow to reply to your messages. I am considering opening up for doggy day care and boarding services soon, but those will be restricted to small, dog-friendly dogs only as I have to maintain the safety of my little Rico.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Abbi Z.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

ADDITIONAL INFO The 30 minutes for a walk begins when I greet your dog, so please make sure your dog is easy to harness and leash in order to maximize their time outside. If your dog is difficult to catch and harness/leash, please book a few drop-in visits for indoors training prior to booking walks.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Abbi Z. would like to know about your pet

Please inform me of any dietary restrictions, medications, and concerning behaviors your dog has before your first booking. I will also confirm this information at our meet-n-greet.

A typical day

EXPERTISE I use humane, science-based training methods to enure lasting behavioral changes. My expertise in reading and responding to canine body language means I can prevent most undesirable moments from happening in the first place. And if I ever find myself in over my head, I have a global network of animal behavior experts I can reach out to so we can get your pet the best possible care.

Location

Redmond, WA

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Abbi Z.

Redmond, WA

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