Abigail R.
Traverse City, MI
Your dog will LOVE me - guaranteed!
Pet care experience
Hi there! I'm Abbie, an active individual who loves being around animals and spending time outdoors. I have offered pet sitting services to friends and family since I was a child, and have over 12 years of true experience caring for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. My own pets over the years have included dogs, birds, rats, and more. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, camping, reading, gardening, dog sports and training, and fostering dogs for local rescues. I recognize that every dog has different wants and needs, and I am happy to tailor my pet-sitting approach to what works best for your dog. I can offer your pup walks, endless games of fetch, assistance with basic training, enrichment activities and games for mental stimulation, medication administration when needed, and basic care (baths, brushing, tooth brushing, nail trims) once we establish a positive relationship. I also promise to take stellar photographs of your dogs! I am dependable, trustworthy, and hardworking in everything I do. Contact me to learn more about my services and how I can help you. I truly can't wait to meet your pup(s)! “Because of course it was only a dog. It’s so hard to explain that it’s more than an animal when you’re that animal’s human. Perhaps it takes more empathy than most people are capable of. Or more imagination.” - Fredrik Backman, The Winners (2021)
Reviews
Abbie was WONDERFUL! I needed a sitter at the last moment due to a work trip and she made me feel so at ease leaving Otis with a new person. She was thorough on communication and sent the best photos of my boy. Can not wait to use her again in the future!
Abbie was great with our two frenchies! Highly recommend!
Abbie is so fantastic! She is so communicative, always punctual and send pictures and updates! We’ve got her on speed dial for drop in visits and don’t worry one bit when she’s there!!
Abigail came and stayed with our newly blind dog, and my visiting mother's nervous dog, for a few days prior to doing a followup drop-in visit a week later. She was a great fit for our in-home dog care needs: at our meet and greet, she was so immediately and naturally interested in who our dogs were and how to meet their needs, administer needed medications, and provide complicated meals, while engaging with nervous dog parents professionally and capably. We had no worries for our dogs while under Abbie's care. The few days stay was handled beautifully - we received detailed updates about how the dogs were doing, and she also went above and beyond in laundering and remaking our guest bed before she departed our home. We would not hesitate to recommend Abbie to anyone seeking an authentically animal-loving, communicative and responsible carer for their pet.
About Abigail R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dogs are my whole world, and I believe that your dog deserves this same level of care and attention. I have extensive knowledge on caring for dogs, dog behavior, dog training, and pet safety. Dogs are family, and you can rest assured your pup will be safe and happy under my care.
Information Abigail R. would like to know about your pet
Every dog is different! I do my absolute best to meet your dog where they are, which makes our time together the best it can possibly be. Please let me know if your dog has any special medical or behavioral needs, the things they like, and the things they dislike.
A typical day
Nothing makes me happier than seeing your dog happy. Whether they need a casual stroll through the neighborhood or at a nearby trail, a big game of fetch, snuggles at home, or brain games and enrichment activities, I am passionate about working with you AND your dog to give them the very best experience.
Services
Abigail can watch in your home
Availability
I have a flexible job that allows me to work from home and take lunch breaks as needed. This is perfect for scheduling drop-in visits and walks whenever it's convenient for you! When house sitting, I can work remotely so your pup doesn't have to spend long periods of time alone.
About Abigail R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dogs are my whole world, and I believe that your dog deserves this same level of care and attention. I have extensive knowledge on caring for dogs, dog behavior, dog training, and pet safety. Dogs are family, and you can rest assured your pup will be safe and happy under my care.
Information Abigail R. would like to know about your pet
Every dog is different! I do my absolute best to meet your dog where they are, which makes our time together the best it can possibly be. Please let me know if your dog has any special medical or behavioral needs, the things they like, and the things they dislike.
A typical day
Nothing makes me happier than seeing your dog happy. Whether they need a casual stroll through the neighborhood or at a nearby trail, a big game of fetch, snuggles at home, or brain games and enrichment activities, I am passionate about working with you AND your dog to give them the very best experience.
Location
Traverse City, MI
Pets
Abigail R.
Traverse City, MI