Alex C.
Mercer Island, WA
County shelter volunteer
Pet care experience
I've been living with dogs my whole life and can perform a variety of pet care tasks including dog walking, feeding, brushing teeth, hair brushing, administering oral medication, cleaning up toileting accidents and other messes, scooping litter boxes, and bathing. I have many years of experience with senior dogs, disabled dogs, puppies, and anxious dogs. I’ve volunteered at the King County animal shelter (RASKC) as a dog walker for over a year, and have a Red Cross certification in dog and cat first aid and CPR. My experience with cats is more limited, but I have some experience dealing with fearful behaviors and giving oral medications to cats who are cooperative with medication administration.
Reviews
It was our first time leaving our 2 dogs and 2 cats with a sitter, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to do the job than Alex. Every day we received at least one update (with pictures!) about the goings-on of the day, and if anything unusual happened that needed clarification or input, Alex was great at communicating. One dog has Addison’s and has not been left since her diagnosis. She was due for a monthly injection and Alex was able to take her to the vet appointment and have that taken care of. We loved getting the pictures of all of the animals and most of all we loved the peace of mind we had knowing that everyone was being well taken care of. Thank you Alex! 💕
Alex is a "star" dog/home care provider. He is truely responsible and went the extra mile to help train and ensure our pup's stress was minimized. In our case he cared for a real "rascal" 7-month old puggle puppy. Great communication through out our trip. We came home to a clean and tidy home and a happy pup. We just couldn't have asked for more. Thank You Alex!!!
Another repeat visit for us and on short notice. Alex was very accommodating and kind - so helpful! Thank you for the puppy stretch x 2!!
Alex is phenomenal, absolutely the best! They provided loving care, companionship, play and even training to my two darling dogs while taking excellent care of my home during a 12 day dog sitting. From the initial contact to the departure sign out Alex was professional, prompt and kind showing great skill and patience with my pups. They were very thorough throughout taking lots of notes and asking good questions at the start & provided photos, videos and ongoing detailed commentary during their stay - so impressive! Their demeanor is well suited to the job and instantly put the dogs and me at ease. The house was well cared for too, as clean as when I left - so nice to return to. Do not hesitate to select Alex for any of your pet care or home sitting needs as they go above and beyond and truly dedicate themselves to extraordinary service. Thanks again Alex, we could not have asked for more!
About Alex C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
The safety of your pets is my number one priority. I walk dogs individually if they are reactive, pull on the leash, or otherwise don't respond well to walking together. I will avoid getting too close to other dogs when walking in case of reactivity from either dog. Brushing teeth will only be done if the dog has some experience and responds well to it. I will only administer oral medications. I will follow your instructions to avoid triggers for fear and aggression to keep everyone safe. Please note that I will not be able to accept stays for dogs weighing over 40lbs if they lunge or pull on the leash. I will also not accept bookings if you use a prong collar or shock collar for your dog of any size.
Information Alex C. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog is reactive towards other animals or barks a lot on walks, for everyone's safety. I have a lot of experience with reactive dogs, but it's necessary to know beforehand if we're likely to encounter any problems. If your cat or dog has any medical or behavioral issues, give me as much information as you can so I can be certain that I can provide them with the care they need, before the booking begins.
A typical day
At drop-in visits I will be sure to give your cat or dog all the attention they want, and provide some enriching play time. I will feed them, fill up water bowls, brush them, and clean up any toileting accidents or other messes. For dogs, we’ll play outside or go on a quick walk if we have enough time. I like to take dogs on walks around the neighborhood and to quiet parks, but I especially love trails. We can either walk briskly or take time to enjoy all the smells, depending on your dog's preferred pace.
Services
Alex can watch in your home
Availability
I am happy to schedule my non-Rover activities around your pets’ needs and routines for longer/repeat bookings. Around midday is generally a popular time for drop in and walk bookings, so please let me know if there’s any flexibility in the times you request.
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About Alex C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
The safety of your pets is my number one priority. I walk dogs individually if they are reactive, pull on the leash, or otherwise don't respond well to walking together. I will avoid getting too close to other dogs when walking in case of reactivity from either dog. Brushing teeth will only be done if the dog has some experience and responds well to it. I will only administer oral medications. I will follow your instructions to avoid triggers for fear and aggression to keep everyone safe. Please note that I will not be able to accept stays for dogs weighing over 40lbs if they lunge or pull on the leash. I will also not accept bookings if you use a prong collar or shock collar for your dog of any size.
Information Alex C. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog is reactive towards other animals or barks a lot on walks, for everyone's safety. I have a lot of experience with reactive dogs, but it's necessary to know beforehand if we're likely to encounter any problems. If your cat or dog has any medical or behavioral issues, give me as much information as you can so I can be certain that I can provide them with the care they need, before the booking begins.
A typical day
At drop-in visits I will be sure to give your cat or dog all the attention they want, and provide some enriching play time. I will feed them, fill up water bowls, brush them, and clean up any toileting accidents or other messes. For dogs, we’ll play outside or go on a quick walk if we have enough time. I like to take dogs on walks around the neighborhood and to quiet parks, but I especially love trails. We can either walk briskly or take time to enjoy all the smells, depending on your dog's preferred pace.
Location
Mercer Island, WA
Pets
Alex C.
Mercer Island, WA