Alyssa B.
Lutz, FL
Loving and gentle animal caregiver
Pet care experience
I’ve loved animals since I was a child, I always preferred playing with my dogs and cats over doing other things. I started training one of my dogs at 14 and have had a passion for pet care since. I volunteered at an animal shelter, medical department, and learned so many thing about animal care and medicine from it(and how to respond to medical situations and needs). After that I worked taking care of family and friends animals. I started at a pet store and learning more about proper, humane, animal care. I’m still continuing to learn new things about animal health, safety, and temperament. After working at a pet store I decided to work at a training, daycare and boarding facility, which has taught me so much more than I thought I could know. I currently take care of all of the animals during the day, and sometimes travel to clients houses to pet sit for extended periods of time. I pet sit/drop in for clients outside of my work as well, I’ve been doing it for 3 years now, I’m able to manage time between the two and allow plenty of time for your pup and me to interact. I’m certified in pet first aid and CPR meaning I know what to do if a dog has an accident or eats something they’re not supposed to, had a seizure/medical episode, heat exhaustion, etc.(I can show you the certification when requested)
Reviews
Alyssa did a fantastic job looking after our two pups and two kitties for the week while my fiancé and I were away! She sent photos and updates daily and truly went above and beyond to ensure a seamless return home by bringing in the mail, taking out the trash, washing the sheets for the spare bedroom, and activating the rumbas. She was polite, respectful of our property, and always super responsive to our requests. We loved having Alyssa house sit for us and can’t wait to have her over again soon!
Alyssa is the best. We always know our dogs are loved and well taken care of when Alyssa is with them!
We needed a last minute dog walking and Alyssa immediately stepped up to the plate to help us out! She was communicative about her timeline and respectful of our house and pups. We can’t wait to have her back in a few weeks to house sit for us while we’re out of town!
Alyssa did a great job. She kept us informed about our pets! I highly recommend!
About Alyssa B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure that your fur baby is in a safe environment. Meaning no food left out, utensils put away, no medicine left anywhere in the open, toys and enrichment monitored, and looking for signs of any medical issues or situations (heat exhaustion, medical episodes) and responding appropriately, and constant supervision. I’m certified in animal first aid and CPR, meaning I know what to do and how to react in medical emergency situations. I am trained(and still in training) for dog behavior, I know how to respond to emergency situations involving your animal or others, I work with dogs on a daily basis and have become extremely familiar with signs and body language, I will do my best to prevent any issues, stress, anxiety, aggression, fear, or over stimulation, and work to resolve it safely and positively for your animal(I.e. redirecting over stimulation to calmer activities, help build some confidence is scary situations, and redirecting aggressive/fearful behaviors in positive fun ways). I will be contacting/updating you on your pets activities, and well being depending on your preference and needs(with pictures and/or videos). **With the new respiratory illness going around, I have taken even more precautions, I change clothes right before I get to the house, if I am sitting, I take a shower before interacting with the dogs, all toys and bowls are washed twice per day to avoid cross contamination, if walking dog, spots with visible signs of dog usage will be avoided and I will try to go on paths not usually having other dogs on them, as well as avoiding other dogs on walks. If requested an outing or a park, I will take them to a private park/excursion site and will once again, sanitize everything and take the same precautions I would at your house too. If you have anymore special request of what you would like me to avoid/do, I will be more than happy to work with you**
Information Alyssa B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if you baby had any special needs, medical, dietary, physical, mental. I will be sure to do everything to the exact specifications you will describe to me, making sure that your baby is safe and taken care of in the proper way. I will need a detailed explanation of what you need done and how, as I will write it down and follow along closely. Also let me know if you have any preferences with care or activities you would like me to do with your pets. If you have specific times you need me, please also inform me of when and any other details.
A typical day
I make sure your pups/cats get the proper amount of outside/play time, with physical and mental stimulation(i.e, toys, treat puzzles, snuffle mats, kongs/lick mats, whichever you prefer). This could be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours or more at a time, depending on the needs of each individual pet, every one is different and unique. I also take special attention for animals with special medical/dietary needs, in my years of fostering and volunteering in the pet medical field, I’m extremely experienced in giving medications, monitoring vitals/behavioral and signs of any issues, and paying attention to specific foods/dietary needs. I am able to take dogs on excursions/fun adventures if previously discussed(i.e. swimming, walking on trails, etc.). I also am able to book private parks/swimming spots to take your pup too as well(this add on is an extra fee, but will be discussed beforehand before doing anything :)). I always want to make sure your baby is having as much fun as possible in a safe environment!
Services
Alyssa can watch in your home
Availability
I’m currently working full time with pet sitting and am available most days and times for any needs you may have(drop-in, walks, and stays). I can cater to your needs and be available for any service you may need.*Also, for stays 5 or more days, I have my fiancé come and stay with me for a couple of nights out of the stay, he will not have access to house codes or keys, he is also about to be pet first aid and CPR certified and him coming does not cost you anything extra, I have pictures of him and me posted as well, and when we do a meet and greet you can meet him as well*
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About Alyssa B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure that your fur baby is in a safe environment. Meaning no food left out, utensils put away, no medicine left anywhere in the open, toys and enrichment monitored, and looking for signs of any medical issues or situations (heat exhaustion, medical episodes) and responding appropriately, and constant supervision. I’m certified in animal first aid and CPR, meaning I know what to do and how to react in medical emergency situations. I am trained(and still in training) for dog behavior, I know how to respond to emergency situations involving your animal or others, I work with dogs on a daily basis and have become extremely familiar with signs and body language, I will do my best to prevent any issues, stress, anxiety, aggression, fear, or over stimulation, and work to resolve it safely and positively for your animal(I.e. redirecting over stimulation to calmer activities, help build some confidence is scary situations, and redirecting aggressive/fearful behaviors in positive fun ways). I will be contacting/updating you on your pets activities, and well being depending on your preference and needs(with pictures and/or videos). **With the new respiratory illness going around, I have taken even more precautions, I change clothes right before I get to the house, if I am sitting, I take a shower before interacting with the dogs, all toys and bowls are washed twice per day to avoid cross contamination, if walking dog, spots with visible signs of dog usage will be avoided and I will try to go on paths not usually having other dogs on them, as well as avoiding other dogs on walks. If requested an outing or a park, I will take them to a private park/excursion site and will once again, sanitize everything and take the same precautions I would at your house too. If you have anymore special request of what you would like me to avoid/do, I will be more than happy to work with you**
Information Alyssa B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if you baby had any special needs, medical, dietary, physical, mental. I will be sure to do everything to the exact specifications you will describe to me, making sure that your baby is safe and taken care of in the proper way. I will need a detailed explanation of what you need done and how, as I will write it down and follow along closely. Also let me know if you have any preferences with care or activities you would like me to do with your pets. If you have specific times you need me, please also inform me of when and any other details.
A typical day
I make sure your pups/cats get the proper amount of outside/play time, with physical and mental stimulation(i.e, toys, treat puzzles, snuffle mats, kongs/lick mats, whichever you prefer). This could be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours or more at a time, depending on the needs of each individual pet, every one is different and unique. I also take special attention for animals with special medical/dietary needs, in my years of fostering and volunteering in the pet medical field, I’m extremely experienced in giving medications, monitoring vitals/behavioral and signs of any issues, and paying attention to specific foods/dietary needs. I am able to take dogs on excursions/fun adventures if previously discussed(i.e. swimming, walking on trails, etc.). I also am able to book private parks/swimming spots to take your pup too as well(this add on is an extra fee, but will be discussed beforehand before doing anything :)). I always want to make sure your baby is having as much fun as possible in a safe environment!
Location
Lutz, FL
Pets
Alyssa B.
Lutz, FL