Allie G.
Asheville, NC
Professional Pet Lover <3
Pet care experience
🐾 Hello! 🐾 I am a life-long animal lover! My family owned dogs & cats throughout my childhood and as an adult I've held countless dog walking & sitting jobs, worked professionally as a doggy daycare "camp counselor,” taken in a handful of foster dogs & puppies, and have two adopted rescue dogs of my own. Working at a doggy daycare, I interacted with and cared for up to 70 dogs every day. This experience required being very in tune to reading dogs’ body language, emotions, and needs quickly, especially with unfamiliar dogs. There, I also worked regularly with high needs dogs who required specialized medical or social care, so I am comfortable and willing to accommodate those needs for your pet. As an experienced sitter, I understand it is often confusing and sometimes scary for pets to be separated from their families, around unfamiliar people or in an unfamiliar environment, which has potential to alter their behavior in many ways. I strive to keep your dog’s care as close to their normal routine as possible and be attentive, patient, understanding and flexible while they adjust. Some pets are so thrilled to see a new person they won’t leave me alone, some are much more uncertain about a new person entering their world. I’ve experienced pets on both extremes of the spectrum (heck, my own two dogs are opposite ends of the spectrum!) and I’m happy to give your pets all the attention or space they need! I am primarily offering house sitting and drop in services at this time, but do have limited availability to take in daycare dogs on select days. My partner, 2 dogs and I live in a house in West Asheville. We have a fenced yard the pups love to run and play in and while the house is small it is very dog friendly. When I have guest daycare dogs I am home the whole time and dogs are always supervised when playing outside. My dogs go to dog parks and stay with other sitters regularly so are very well socialized, however I do always require a meet & greet before daycare stays to ensure everyone will have a comfortable time together!
Reviews
Allie did a fantastic job. My kids were missing our dog while we were away, and Allie provided reliable, on-time, caring updates that really made them feel better. Fun pictures and reassuring comments. Such a great experience, couldn't recommend her enough!
This was our second time using Allie and once again we were very impressed with her professionalism, punctuality, and communication!! She even had to flush my dog’s ears due to an ear infection. This was an extended period of time that she did drop-ins three times a day. I felt extremely confident that my dogs were being well taken care of and never worried once. I highly recommend Allie!
Allie was wonderful to work with and took such great care of our dog. We would 100% use her again.
Allie did a wonderful job taking care of our dog while we were gone. We hope to use her again in the future.
About Allie G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
In a house sitting setting, my goal is to keep your pets’ daily routine as close to normal as possible, so they barely notice you’re away! In a drop in visit/walk setting, my goal is to meet your pets’ specific needs (whether it be potty time, a meal, exercise, cuddles, medication, etc) as much as possible in the allotted time.
Home
Information Allie G. would like to know about your pet
What are training commands/discipline routines they're used to? What is their daily routine for eating, potty time, and exercise? Any naughty habits or health/safety concerns to watch out for?
A typical day
I’m happy to do whatever your pet needs/enjoys! Some pets prefer lots of playing and burning energy, some just want to curl up on the couch and watch TV, I’m happy to do either and anything in between.
Services
Allie can host
Allie can watch in your home
Availability
I have a part time job Sun-Wed but can usually still work in drop in visits and walks morning/noon/night those days. Drop in visits, walks and daycare are typically offered 7am-7pm, but can be scheduled outside that time frame in special situations.
About Allie G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
In a house sitting setting, my goal is to keep your pets’ daily routine as close to normal as possible, so they barely notice you’re away! In a drop in visit/walk setting, my goal is to meet your pets’ specific needs (whether it be potty time, a meal, exercise, cuddles, medication, etc) as much as possible in the allotted time.
Home
Information Allie G. would like to know about your pet
What are training commands/discipline routines they're used to? What is their daily routine for eating, potty time, and exercise? Any naughty habits or health/safety concerns to watch out for?
A typical day
I’m happy to do whatever your pet needs/enjoys! Some pets prefer lots of playing and burning energy, some just want to curl up on the couch and watch TV, I’m happy to do either and anything in between.
Location
Asheville, NC
Pets
Allie G.
Asheville, NC