Allie R.
Summit Hill, MN
Pawsome Adventures!
Pet care experience
I'm happy to announce that Pawsome Adventures is back and open for business! A little bit about me: I have been working with dogs in a professional setting since 2011. I worked as a dog handler in an animal shelter for a couple years, studied animal behavior in college and interned at a shelter doing behavior modification. Now I volunteer with a lost dog recovery group called The Retrievers, I foster dogs, and I am an intern with The Canine Coach. Personally, I've had dogs my entire life. My family rescued a puppy when I was in middle school that had severe behavioral issues for most of her adulthood. Because of my experience with my dog and my shelter experience, I'm comfortable working with dogs of any nature and temperament. I have the patience and experience to do so safely. I also LOVE training and playing. Keeping dogs engaged is the best way to have fun with them. I always hope to have taught a dog a new trick by the time I'm done! I have my own dog, Astra, who is pretty chill. She likes to hang out and take naps. BOARDING & DAYCARE: A structured meet and greet is required. We start off meeting near my apartment and taking a quick walk around the block (weather allowing). From there, we will head into the apartment. I prefer to only take older and/or calmer dogs as my little dog does not like to be jumped on by energetic dogs. Dogs must be okay being home alone for up to 4 hours (I do not require dogs to be crated) and must be okay with strangers coming into the apartment. Enough about dogs, I love all animals! I have experience with cat sitting as well. I have had to give injections and oral medications to cats in the past. I’ve worked with super friendly cats and not so friendly cats. I have a lot of respect for cats and their boundaries. I have also handled exotic pets and I am comfortable doing so.
Reviews
Allie takes such good care of Ruth! I’m so thankful to have her as a reliable, trustworthy sitter.
I really appreciated how much experience Allie has with rescue dogs. It really gave me peace of mind. My dog was very timid when we arrived at Allie’s place, but she was wagging her tail by the end of her overnight visit. Allie’s dog Astra was really friendly. Thank you!
Allie was terrific with our dog, Goose. She communicated readily, which allowed us to stay connected and know he was being well taken care of. We are grateful!
Always love having Allie watch our kitties.
About Allie R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I respect all guidelines and boundaries given for your home. If an issue arises, I promise to promptly communicate with you. I always want to provide a positive and enriching environment for your pet!
Information Allie R. would like to know about your pet
Important information to know ahead of time is any special needs or behavior quirks the dog may have. Especially how they react to strangers entering the home both when the owner is there and not there.
A typical day
A typical day with me in the warmer months involves lots of walks and exercise. I especially love going to dog-friendly trails and parks. I also like to do some fun training sessions whether its working on something the owner specifically wants or teaching the dog a new trick! In the winter, I create fun games to get the dogs engaged indoors when it's too cold to exercise outside.
Services
Allie can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home which means I have a flexible work schedule. I typically work 9-5 M-F with an hour break at noon but I am able to move that around easily. Weekends are super flexible! The longest I’m ever gone from the apartment is 4 hours. For daily exercise, I typically go to the dog park super early in the morning when there's no one there for the dogs to get their energy out. And then I'll do at least a 20 minute walk in the afternoon. If stuck inside due to weather, I have a lot of food puzzle toys and try to create fun games for the dogs. If you are not comfortable with off leash dog parks or with the dog traveling in the car, please let me know and we will just stick to the neighborhood!
About Allie R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I respect all guidelines and boundaries given for your home. If an issue arises, I promise to promptly communicate with you. I always want to provide a positive and enriching environment for your pet!
Information Allie R. would like to know about your pet
Important information to know ahead of time is any special needs or behavior quirks the dog may have. Especially how they react to strangers entering the home both when the owner is there and not there.
A typical day
A typical day with me in the warmer months involves lots of walks and exercise. I especially love going to dog-friendly trails and parks. I also like to do some fun training sessions whether its working on something the owner specifically wants or teaching the dog a new trick! In the winter, I create fun games to get the dogs engaged indoors when it's too cold to exercise outside.
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Pets
Allie R.
Summit Hill, MN