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Adrianna H.

Southborough, MA

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former foster; training enthusiast

Pet care experience

Hi! I'm Adison; I have an abundance of patience and lots of love for animals. I've cared for and owned dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, and some rodents over the years. I'm comfortable with all the personality types (shy, bossy, high-energy, sensitive, Napoleon Syndrome, etc). I love to work and play; walks, fun, and rest are all essential pieces of my care. I have a lot of weekday flexibility. I fostered behavioral dogs for two years and really miss it. In that time I shadowed my rescue's head dog trainer and learned the from the balanced training methods, specializing in reactivity, socialization, and confidence building. I helped manage our "training advice" messages from other fosters in our community on how to handle behavior issues that arose with their fosters and dog packs. I'm very comfortable and experienced using advanced training tools but always start with something a dog is already familiar with. I'm happy to do some light behavior training work with your permission and a discussion about goals, wants, and boundaries. "Dog whisperer" feels corny but admittedly accurate- I love working with animals and consider myself a "whisperer" to any fur/scale/feather baby that'll listen.

About Adrianna H.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I handle animals much like I handle toddlers: safe, supervised enrichment with time for naps and no choking hazards within sniffing/reach. I will always be in the same room as your animal, with the exception of my own potty breaks and quick/spontaneous errands.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Adrianna H. would like to know about your pet

Special needs or things that are specific to your dog. For example: I fostered a dog that loved to rip up cardboard boxes, so I always held onto them for him to keep busy with. Food restrictions and allotment. I will run by all the treats I offer before giving them to your dog to eat. Behaviors and quirks. And what do's and don'ts you want from me. Example: if your dogs aren't allowed on the furniture at your house, I will honor that rule in my home as well so I don't confuse your pup or give them unwanted habits. Their biggest drivers/motivators. Example: are they really food driven? do they have a strong prey drive? do their toys capture all of their attention? How do your reward your dog? Are treats okay? Are there any toys or activities you want me to stay away from?

A typical day

I love to go on walks. I live by several parks and neighborhoods I love to walk in and take dogs to. I want to set everyone up for success, so the park or neighborhood activity we do will depend on how socialized your dog is. For example: if your dog has a lot of leash reactivity, we will walk somewhere with less triggers. I love to take dogs to the park* or hiking on a trail together. *I will not, under any circumstance- take your dog to an off leash dog park.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Adrianna can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Adrianna can watch in your home

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

Availability

M-F I work from home 4-5 days a week and have a lot of flexibility in my daily schedule. Weekends are less consistent, but not in a way that would change the time or effort spent caring for your animal(s)

About Adrianna H.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I handle animals much like I handle toddlers: safe, supervised enrichment with time for naps and no choking hazards within sniffing/reach. I will always be in the same room as your animal, with the exception of my own potty breaks and quick/spontaneous errands.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Adrianna H. would like to know about your pet

Special needs or things that are specific to your dog. For example: I fostered a dog that loved to rip up cardboard boxes, so I always held onto them for him to keep busy with. Food restrictions and allotment. I will run by all the treats I offer before giving them to your dog to eat. Behaviors and quirks. And what do's and don'ts you want from me. Example: if your dogs aren't allowed on the furniture at your house, I will honor that rule in my home as well so I don't confuse your pup or give them unwanted habits. Their biggest drivers/motivators. Example: are they really food driven? do they have a strong prey drive? do their toys capture all of their attention? How do your reward your dog? Are treats okay? Are there any toys or activities you want me to stay away from?

A typical day

I love to go on walks. I live by several parks and neighborhoods I love to walk in and take dogs to. I want to set everyone up for success, so the park or neighborhood activity we do will depend on how socialized your dog is. For example: if your dog has a lot of leash reactivity, we will walk somewhere with less triggers. I love to take dogs to the park* or hiking on a trail together. *I will not, under any circumstance- take your dog to an off leash dog park.

Location

Southborough, MA

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Adrianna H.

Southborough, MA