Alyssa K.
Jeffersonville, VT
Fun and adventurous animal lover
Pet care experience
I grew up training labs for duck hunting. For the past 5 years I have trained dogs in obedience, clicker training, and potty training. I personally have two working cattle dogs. They work cattle with me and my horse. I have also trained dogs for obstacle course, running, and swimming contests. I love dogs and helping out their owns with any issues they are having or just simple walks during the day. I would love to get to know you and your dogs! I currently work part time as an EMT. I am available Mondays, Friday's, and the weekend. I am very flexible and can work around your schedule. I live in Pittsfield and have 30 acres full of trails and woods for dogs to play in. I am also open to walking in your neighborhood or finding trails close to your house. I have two cattle dogs that love making new friends and are very energetic and playful. They always get along with new friends and actually have made dogs more playful and outgoing with past dogs I have walked.
Reviews
Alyssa responded promptly, was friendly and courteous as we negotiated her house-sitting for our two dogs. She arrived on time for our meet and greet before our weekend away; we discussed sleeping arrangements and details about our home as well as the dogs' needs. She asked if it would be okay to leave in the morning of the last day as she had to work and if the dogs would be okay at the house until we returned. We agreed and came up with a contingency plan for leaving a house key in case she needed to work late the day we left. Sure enough, the day we left, she texted us saying she had to work late but would be over as soon as she got out, by 6 or 7 in the evening. We left for our trip. Alyssa did not arrive at our home that evening, and did not respond to our messages. We contacted Rover customer support. She did not reply to them. In the morning, she told us she had been to our home, but had trouble with our wifi. She did not arrive until the next morning at 8:15 a.m., evidenced by our exterior security camera footage, and after our dogs were kenneled for 15+ hours. She came for 45 minutes and left again. When we reached out to her to check in about her plans and what to expect for the rest of the weekend, she gave us several other stories about why she was absent before brushing us off as unreasonable, expecting too much of her time. We asked to cancel our second night of her services and decided to come home early. She never responded, but did not return to our home. We were so disappointed; she presented as very responsible and reliable, and we trusted her to care for our dogs. Her lack of follow-through was a surprise. I cannot say I would recommend her for these reasons. When she was with the dogs (for 45 minutes), it appeared she provided reasonable care.
I would happily have Alyssa come back again and again to hang with puppy. I have a 6 month old lab and he sure is crazy. She makes sure to take the time to play with him as well as make sure he is well taken care of when she leaves. She has done a few overnights for me as well. She is extremely trustworthy and I feel totally comfortable with leaving my puppy, Levi with her for weekends or vacations. She always makes sure to keep on eye on him when he’s outside (he likes to run to the neighbors yard), always makes sure to take pictures or videos when he’s being adorable or a weirdo to send to me and gives him plenty of cuddles when I’m away. I love having Alyssa watch Levi and I’ve recommended her to everyone I can think of with pets. Thanks for being so awesome! Keep up the good work!!
Alyssa is a great person and absolutely loves animals. She not only has the cutest puppy ever but also a beautiful horse. She has always put her animals first. She’s has watched my two puppies before and they had a great time!!!
Alyssa is always surrounded by animals, dogs, horses, etc. She is an animal lover through and through. She’s taken care of my animals in the past and cared for them as if they were her own. Would definitely use her again!
About Alyssa K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a yard for your dog to run around in! I can easily crate your dog if they need to be. I love going on walks and then going inside to cuddle and watch a movie.
Information Alyssa K. would like to know about your pet
Is your dog okay with other dogs? Does your dog have any vices i need to worry about? Does your dog have special needs? What time is breakfast and dinner for them?
A typical day
I love going on hikes with dogs or going to parks and throwing the ball for them. I would also like to go running with your dog.
Services
Alyssa can watch in your home
Availability
I currently am a student so I have all the time in the world to care for your dog! I am an avid outdoors person so i love being outside!
About Alyssa K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a yard for your dog to run around in! I can easily crate your dog if they need to be. I love going on walks and then going inside to cuddle and watch a movie.
Information Alyssa K. would like to know about your pet
Is your dog okay with other dogs? Does your dog have any vices i need to worry about? Does your dog have special needs? What time is breakfast and dinner for them?
A typical day
I love going on hikes with dogs or going to parks and throwing the ball for them. I would also like to go running with your dog.
Location
Jeffersonville, VT
Pets
Alyssa K.
Jeffersonville, VT