Alec H.
Alec H.
Contact for Boarding
from $90 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Fun responsible easy going pet guy.
Hello! I'll get right to it, I'm a dog trainer specializing in building members of the family. I am also a CGC Evaluator (Canine Good Citizen), so if you're looking for someone to help you throughout that process or if you're confident in your doggo and are ready to test, I'm your guy! I'm also a member as well as a Tester and Observer for The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. So if you end up getting an itch to volunteer, I will be able to certify and guide your team along the way! Assuming you pass our test that is 😉 Now as a travelling trainer I sometimes take on a few extra gigs like this to make ends meet. My personal dog Buddha is a service dog who has passed the PAT (Public Access Test). He is also a registered Therapy Dog through: The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We are insured through the: Business Insurers of the Carolinas. He has the following titles: DN (Dock Diving Novice), FDG (Fit Dog Gold and below), TKP (Trick Canine Performer and below), VHM (Virtual Home Manners), CGC (Canine Good Citizen), CGCA (Canine Good Citizen Advanced), CGCU (Canine Good Citizen Urban), THDN (Therapy Dog) and THD (Therapy Dog). Buddha is now almost 5 yrs old. I also offer a stud service with Buddha if anyone is interested we can talk details through text, call, email, or Meet and. Greet style. What I'm saying is that if you'd like we could talk about my services as a trainer as well and I could show you and your little buddy some fun things to do, or perhaps help on something that has been a struggle. Whether it's a new obstacle or an older persistent one, we can overcome it.
Cat care experience
Alec also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
If you are in need of a responsible, trustworthy and dedicated house/dog sitter, I would highly recommend using Alec. He has taken great care of our dog and our home several times. His flexibility is appreciated and he always leaves our home clean and tidy.
Alec and Buddha were AWESOME!! Molly is a rescue dog who is a bit reactive to men and other dogs. Alec gently worked with Molly so that by the end of the sit, she, Buddha and Alec were sleeping on the same bed. He provided me with updates and pictures to see how they were doing. Highly recommend Alec and Buddha!
Emma had a great time walking (and playing with Buddha)!
Alec and his lab Buddha stayed in our home for 10 days which was wonderful for both our Lab Cali and for us. We had the peace of mind knowing someone was here watching over our home. Not having to board our dog in a kennel was priceless. Alec left our home clean, tidy and he even washed the bedding. His dog is extremely well behaved and got along well with Cali. I would enthusiastically recommend Alec and Buddha if you need a dog/home sitter!
Alec took wonderful care of our active Labrador. He kept her busy, sent us pictures and videos and treated her as if she were his own. His dog Buddha is very well behaved and got along great with our Cali.
Alec took fantastic care of my Emma and was gracious and flexible when my schedule changed during the week. I came home to a freshly vacuumed house and a very happy (and tired, in a good way) doggo!
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Schedule
I free lance as a Pet Trainer and Respite Care Provider. We also work odd jobs for people in town so our schedule is always workable. I’ll have my daughter (almost driving age) with me on a 50/50 schedule as well as I have a service dog for myself. We can talk about this more should we get to that point! Depending on your comfort level, I’ll sometimes work with my girlfriend (also a sitter on Rover) to help complete gigs as well. She will occasionally have her two boys (16 & 14) with her as well. I understand this can be “a lot” so we’d all be more than willing to meet up beforehand to make sure everything would jive and fit together!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
How ever you instruct. Otherwise we feed, walk, play, and rest at specific times. Pets need and do well with structure. Putting together a good positive routine sets our fluffy buddies up for success.
Pets
A typical day
I can train your dogs to become great companions and family members. We can work on tricks for you to show the kids, inlaws, friends, etc.. If staying for a prolonged time I like to take my service dog Buddha on hikes. If you are cool with that, it is something every dog I've ever taken out has enjoyed. I don't take dogs of a certain age and physical fitness on anything besides basic walks for their safety. Otherwise a light jog and fetch are my most common types of exercise that I'll take the pooches through!