Alex B.
Church Hill North, VA
Looking for walking companions!
Pet care experience
I have experience owning/caring for guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, hamsters, chinchillas, birds, horses, cats, and dogs. I grew up with big dogs (Great Dane, Labrador, Golden retriever, Newfoundland, Hovawart, Rottweiler) but I petsit for friends who have a yorkie and a chihuahua/corgi mix. I am comfortable around dogs of all sizes and have been through 2 puppy courses with my own dogs. I spent a summer interning at an SPCA shelter and I have been an instructor for a behaviorism psychology course for the last year, so I am familiar with shaping techniques, clicker training, etc.! I will treat your pets as if they were my own- with love, affection, and a supportive environment. I enjoy hiking around Missoula and am happy to bring your dog along; if you’re hoping for a more vigorous hike or run for your dog, just ask! I am excited to get to know your furry family member(s)!
Reviews
Alex took care of my 5-year-old boxer mix for a few days and I could not have been happier with her care of him. She not only made sure that he was fed and watered when needed but she went above and beyond by taking him on a hike. On the hike, she not only made sure that he had water when he needed it but also made sure to put booties and a sweater on him when they started and monitored him in case he needed to have the sweater taken off. I would recommend her to anyone who needed someone to walk/sit for/love their pup.
I trust Alex 100% with my little pooch, Tiggy! Alex has been watching Tiggy on and off for the last year, and she's done an incredible job!! I always worry when I drop off my dog with someone, because Tiggy has some difficult, reactive behaviors and can be a little finicky. But Alex has no problem with my pup! When I pick my dog up from a stay with Alex, Tiggy is always glowing with love and happiness. It's clear that Alex really dotes on my dog and gives her the love she needs while her parents are away. Tiggy has stayed with multiple sitters who keep her alive and fine, but Alex always goes above and beyond to give my dog love and affection and it shows. :)
Alex is a very reliable and trustworthy individual and her compassion for animals, not only dogs, is unmatchable. She is hard-working and very intelligent shown be entering her third year as a PhD student this fall. She would become an asset to any team or work environment. Anyone would be fortunate enough to have her as their dog walker.
Alex is an animal lover! She is very responsible, reliable and compassionate person which would make her a great dog walker! Your dog will be thrilled to have her by their side.
About Alex B.
Communication
Skills
Information Alex B. would like to know about your pet
Any anxieties/how they are with other dogs and strangers (in case we come across one on our walks).
A typical day
Around your neighborhood, blue mountain, the rattlesnake, the L, the M, wherever you’d like!
Services
Alex can watch in your home
About Alex B.
Communication
Skills
Information Alex B. would like to know about your pet
Any anxieties/how they are with other dogs and strangers (in case we come across one on our walks).
A typical day
Around your neighborhood, blue mountain, the rattlesnake, the L, the M, wherever you’d like!
Location
Richmond, VA
Pets
Alex B.
Church Hill North, VA