Alexa D.
Alexa D.
Contact for Boarding
from $65 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
A safe space for love and learning
Animals have always been a part of my life as I've been a sitter for friends, neighbors, and fosters in need. I treat every dog like my own baby. And I mean every dog so bring me your pitbulls, your high energy herders, your insecure pups and I will give them a happy vacation home. I got my PhD in neuroscience studying animal behavior, learning, and memory and built my training philosophy based on what I learned. I specialize in behavioral training for puppies and adult dogs to make sure every family can enjoy their four-legged friends without stress. I believe in customizing training or care to each dog and prioritize the dogs comfort and safety.
Cat care experience

Alexa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Alexa is not your average dog walker or pet sitter. She doesn’t just make sure your dog’s basic needs are met… She truly takes the time to get to know each dog’s personality, routines, and what makes them feel happy, comfortable, and loved! It’s obvious that she genuinely cares about every animal she looks after, and that extra level of care makes all the difference. She has experience with a wide variety of dogs, and approaches every pet with patience, attentiveness, and kindness. Beyond that, Alexa is simply an incredibly genuine, trustworthy person, you can feel completely confident welcoming into your home and trusting with a member of your family. Alexa stayed in my home while caring for my dog, Cabbie, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Cabbie absolutely adored her, and I had complete peace of mind knowing that both my dog and my home were in such good hands while I was away. She kept me updated, treated my home with respect, and gave Cabbie so much love and attention that I never had to worry :) I wholeheartedly recommend Alexa to anyone looking for someone who will care for their pet as if it were her own. If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, compassionate, and truly goes above and beyond, Alexa is exactly the person you want caring for your furry family member.
I can't recommend Alexa highly enough as a dog sitter and animal caregiver. She has genuinely loved and cared for animals her whole life! The dedication she put into training her dog was truly remarkable. Although he was a large, intimidating-looking dog to anyone meeting him for the first time, he was one of the gentlest, best-behaved dogs I've ever known. Alexa trained him so exceptionally well that my own toddlers—who were initially afraid of animals—quickly came to think of him as their best friend. Despite still being barely older than a puppy, he was protective without being aggressive, playful without being rough, endlessly patient with two sticky and curious little boys, and so well trained that he even cleaned up his own toys. It's no surprise that among our family and friends, Alexa is everyone's first choice when they need someone to care for their cat or dog. People trust her completely because they know she'll care for their pets as if they were her own, and the furry friends absolutely adore her in return. Her experience, responsibility, and genuine love for animals make her an outstanding choice for anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate caregiver for their pet.
I have personally witness the way Alexa works with and loves dogs - from simple commands to be followed to more complex training. All done with patience and positive reinforcement. I would personally have Alexa work with and train any dog that I would have.
Alexa is not just a responsible adult who has a phd and is accountable and reliable, but she is also incredible at walking, caring for and training dogs. She has experience walking, caring for and training all kinds of dogs, including dogs with special needs like anxiety reactivity. She can handle anything from basics of new puppy training, which she worked with us on, as well as more difficult training to help with anxiety and reactivity. She has personally helped me train and care for my pitbull with reactivity issues. She respects dogs and knows exactly how to handle meeting new dogs. She uses gentle methods along with a ton of love. We are so grateful for her help and insight.
I have known Alexa for almost 15 years and I can honestly say she is one of the reliable and levelheaded people I know. You can trust your little furry friends would be treated like a member of her own family. She doesn’t just check off the list you leave but truly plays with your dog, talks to them and keeps them company while they are without you, their favorite human. You can count on her to take care of your home with respect and even remembers to bring in the mail and packages when needed. You can’t ask for a more trustworthy pet sitter.
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Schedule
I work from home so I can board during the week or on weekends. Individual training sessions are available evenings and weekends only. I will occasionally go out in the evenings for a few hours at a time.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I don't have a yard but live across the street from prospect Park where your pup will have lots of time to sniff and run around on leash. I don't believe in using dog parks except for training from outside the fence. I have space in my home for a dog bed and/or crate but am happy to allow dogs on my furniture if it's allowed in your home
A typical day
I love learning what is really stimulating for your dog and what they find most rewarding. That might be lots of sniffing on a walk, a good game of tug o war or plenty of couch cuddles. Some dogs are happiest learning or exploring something new and I'm happy to oblige!
