Adam S.
Pasadena, CA
I love a smiling dog.
Pet care experience
I've never met a dog that wasn't already my friend. I've almost always had some kind of pet in my household. My family always had a dog or two while I grew up (Keeshond, Weimaraners), and we kept cats like plants, too. Now I've got a staffordshire/boxer mix who loves cuddles, hikes, and chasing squirrels. I've taken care of little scrappy dogs and excitable big dogs who love to pull. My belly rub and ear scratch game is solid. My poop-bag skills are unrelenting and after a requisite thought of, "Oh gross," I've never shied away from wiping a pup's dirty bum. I love working with familiar dogs on their tricks and seeing if we can expand their repertoire to something new (high-fiving being my current favorite). It may sound silly, but working with dogs isn't unlike people, you build a trusting relationship and everyone's happy.
Reviews
One of our favorite/best dog walkers we’ve had. We would keep booking him forever if he hadn’t moved away.
Thank you for putting up with our forgetfulness! The dogs love you. We really appreciate the help.
We really appreciate the help, especially since our dogs can be particularly difficult to walk. Thank you for taking great care of our dogs!
Thanks for being on time and taking good care of the shibas! We really appreciate it. As a side note: We took Luca to the vet and her paw will be okay soon. Thanks for noticing she was hurt.
About Adam S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'll follow your lead to create a familiar, safe environment (and we all know dogs love routines). I'm also very communicative if questions or emergencies happen.
Information Adam S. would like to know about your pet
I'd love to know the low-down on the dog's behavior: How are they with strangers on the street, other dogs, other animals? Are there any commands that work well with them?
A typical day
Every dog is different - I've had some pup friends who just really love hikes and others who have their set path they love to go on. I'll meet your pup's energy level to make sure they're ready for a nap (and hey, if they really need to do a bit of running, I'm game).
Services
Adam can watch in your home
Availability
I'm a writer and teacher with a flexible schedule, but when we talk about the booking, we'll make sure the schedule is a match for both of us.
About Adam S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'll follow your lead to create a familiar, safe environment (and we all know dogs love routines). I'm also very communicative if questions or emergencies happen.
Information Adam S. would like to know about your pet
I'd love to know the low-down on the dog's behavior: How are they with strangers on the street, other dogs, other animals? Are there any commands that work well with them?
A typical day
Every dog is different - I've had some pup friends who just really love hikes and others who have their set path they love to go on. I'll meet your pup's energy level to make sure they're ready for a nap (and hey, if they really need to do a bit of running, I'm game).
Location
Pasadena, CA
Pets
Adam S.
Pasadena, CA