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AJ G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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AJ G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Basic/ Advanced Obedience Trainer

Your pet deserves the best with dedication, training and companionship. I have worked with the SanTan Animal rescue, the Little Traverse Bay Humane society and friends and family and clients over the years; walking while training and helping with adoptions. I am using my experience and education to give the best to your pet. I'm a modified traditional and clicker trainer. I will be working with your pet as well as you if you're interested in learning my methods. I strive to go the extra mile every visit with you and your pet. During my training I will leave my tips and tricks for you. I'm the trainer and instructor you've been looking for because of the burning passion I have to impact the dog owning community. FIRST AID TRAINING: By hiring me you and rest assured that you will have top care for your pet, with knowledgeable experience and education for first aid and quick and concise treatment to any injury/attack that could happen. Being prepared with spare leashes and first aid on my walks reassure I am prepared for anything to happen and handle it quickly. I’m not afraid of defending and advocating for your pet in the case of emergency. Training on the walk: I specialize in loose leash training and look forward to improving every walk with teaching manners and getting all the good sniffs they can get (sometimes treats too!) everyone wants that walk where it’s theraputic with their pet, and maybe they want their children to learn to walk their dog(s) I love teaching the whole family and bring my pup along the way to assist in non reactivity and help other dogs. Reactivity can be hard to handle, with my group walk methods we all learn to walk with confidence when we understand how to handle the situation, and apply new skills. If you have any questions I’d love to help! Give me a text if you need: Crate training, potty training, loose leash training, behavioral therapy and more!

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am a vet tech student and commit my life to helping all animals and learning what I can do to help. Every visit is catered to training and maintaining good manners. My ultimate goal is to bring skills equivalent to a "Good Citizen" level of training even if we don't get much time I work to set steady foundations for success. Walks will not just be an easy breezy (chaotic) pull me around or softly walk through the neighborhood. We work on getting the dog tired and stimulated for maximum happiness of your pet. Dogs love figuring out challenges that help their comprehension of training grow and enhance the relationship between pet and handler. Making mundane tasks a game will fully engage your pet for maximum happiness. Seeing your dog improve on skills bring my heart so much joy sometimes I could just scream with excitement. Drop ins are for one on one training with you, your pet(s) and I. Walking and doing house exercises to stimulate their brain and exhaust their energy in productive ways, all the while teaching you and answering any training questions you have. I'll always leave tips tricks and techniques I to share so that you feel more educated and confident in building your relationship with your pet to its full potential. In my home I train all day every day as I do my own dogs. Keeping their gears turning and growing their trust in me is highest of priority. My home is sectioned off into 3 parts in the case some dogs may not get along and need to be desensitized and adjust/learn the manners of my (the) home. Aiming to take training to a comfortable but challenging level to expand that skill range. I always keep reflective gear and dog first aid kits on me while working with your pet. SAFETY FIRST! If you have more questions let me know. I hope to see you booking with me in your future 🩷

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
29 ratings
Caleb V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov. 07, 2025

AJ is amazing, I really trust her with my home and my dog Milo. She’s always very flexible and knows what she’s doing. I truly feel like my dog is taken care of when he’s with her. 10/10 recommend and will also be using her consistently

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Dog Walking • Sep. 10, 2025

AJ G. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Laurie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mai 09, 2025

AJ is so great with our special boy Teddy!

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Dog Walking • Apr. 04, 2025

AJ G. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Dog Walking • Okt. 26, 2024

AJ G. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Doggy Day Care • Sep. 25, 2024

AJ G. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Every dog deserves to have full attention. Basic obedience is carefully implemented with every single interaction with every single dog. I have 3 big boys (dogs) who love coming along to help other dogs learn. I respect every dog and every owner and their needs. I strive for symbiotic relationships with our pets. Meeting each others needs and enjoying the companionship that dogs bring to us humans.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
AJ can host up to 9 drop-ins per day
If there are medical concerns about your dog please ensure to give me details on what the concern is. I love helping pet handlers understand more about training and strengthening their relationship with their pet. If you would like me to take you on the walk or work with me on a drop in training session please be sure to mention it so I can prepare accordingly. If there are behavioral concerns in your dog please give me detail so I can assess and evaluate what services I qualify to provide you and your pet.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.