Alex B.
Alex B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trainer & Enrichment Specialist
I have over 25 years of personal and 15 years of professional dog experience including working in a doggie daycare, as a professional walker, and as a trainer including working with police and rescue dogs, sled dogs, working farm dogs, service dogs, and companion dogs. I also have cat, large mammal/farm, and exotics experience and am extremely comfortable in their care and enrichment including associated feeding. I am happy to work with pups with behavioral needs. I work using distraction techniques, praise and treat rewards, redirection, modeling, and alternative behavior. I can also work with dogs with medical needs including providing medication while you are away. Please let me know if your pup has a scheduled veterinary visit while you are away so I can make sure I can accommodate the appointment. I am Pet CPR & First Aid Certified. I believe dogs are part of the family, and while you're away whether for vacation or work, you deserve the peace of mind knowing your pup is every bit loved and cared for as if you were still home. New clients, please reach out in advance so we can schedule a meet and greet to ensure my routine is the best fit for your buddies!
Cat care experience
Alex also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have been a trainer for several years. Over that time, I have learned and developed a style of communication with the pups in my care to ensure they have the space they need to feel safe whether that means we just do our own thing in your home together or we snuggle up tightly on the couch under a blanket! Every pet has different boundaries, and respecting those boundaries helps an animal feel safe in their homes.
Ratings and reviews
Alex continues to be an amazing help to me and Halloween!! I love working with her and she continues to make me feel at ease with leaving my fur baby in her care!
Alex was the best! My 3 kitties LOVED her. And she was happy to let one ride her shoulders every time she came over (a favorite activity). They loved getting snacks and hanging out with her which was evident from all the pictures she sent. I swear they missed her even after I returned home. All the written messages about how they were doing every day was so comforting. 10/10 recommend getting your best fur friends an Alex to hang with :)
Alex is amazing! Our pup got great attention, introduction to new things, lots of love and happiness while we were out for a long evening. Absolutely recommend her!
This is the 4th time we have asked Alex to watch our cats while we are away and would highly recommend her!I have full trust in her and she is responsive, kind, and great to work with! Have already recommended her to friends. Thanks Alex :)
Alex is always amazing, she sends the best pet updates, pictures, and she’s so flexible and accommodating. She’s been watching my cat semi regularly for the past couple years and I will continue to book with her!!
Alex is an INCREDIBLE cat sitter who goes above and beyond to care for animals. When moving from Florida to Alaska I needed someone to watch my kitties for 2 weeks and was nervous about finding someone to reliably provide quality care for two of my cats who have medical needs. I was so pleased with Alex's care for my babies and felt immensely fortunate to have her as a sitter during the move. She was able to administer my diabetic cat's insulin and liquid medication for my cat with allergies. She also when above and beyond to grab the insulin from the pharmacy when I was unable to during my drive to Anchorage. All of her updates about the cats were detailed and helpful to keep track of how they were doing. She gave them lots of love and even extra treats which I'm sure they were excited for. Alex even offered to give one of my cats a bath to help manage his allergies. I cannot recommend Alex enough! I am happy to have found a great sitter in Anchorage :)
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Schedule
I work full time Monday-Friday starting at 4pm. Breakfast meals and outside time as well as lunchtime walks happen every day, but work day dinners happen after I get off work. I'm happy to accommodate overnight shift workers! Please let me know if you need 12am-6am services.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsAlex can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- It helps me a ton to know what kinds of activities your pup likes as well as any allergies or medical needs he or she may have. I have experience and am able to give oral, rectal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as needed. Topical medication and basic wound care are within my realm of experience and comfort as well.