Amber Z.
duluth, MN
Dog Trainer, Animal Enthusiast
Pet care experience
I've taken care of all sorts of animals since I could walk. My parents used to breed shelties and I would help leash train them. I have owned rabbits, chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, cockatiels, guinea pigs, cats, dogs and ferrets, many at the same time. While I was in the military I assisted in the training of military working dogs. After the military I got my certification to train dogs in basic obedience using positive reinforcement.
Reviews
Finny loves Amber and so do we!
Love Amber! She has helped Finny so much as he learns to be a well behaved boy.
Amber did an excellent job. Very professional and great with Ollie.
Amber is the best!! Hank has such a good time playing with her pups and gets so excited to see her. She has done a great job teaching hank some manners and how to leash walk. She has so much patience with him❤️
About Amber Z.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would care for the animals in the clients' homes following the family's established routine for their animals to the best of my ability. If the animals were to come to my home, then we would try to follow the established routine to the best of my family's ability. We would include all boarding dogs on our many outings with lots of potty breaks. I would also work on any basic dog training behaviors that the owners would request of me. We have a small fence that encloses my front yard and a tie out lead to help prevent escapes during our outdoor supervised yard time. Upon request I could bring my dog for puppy play dates if that is feasible.
Home
Information Amber Z. would like to know about your pet
I will need to know what kind of quirks your friends might have: are they not small animal friendly? Do they get along with other dogs or cats? Are there any particular people that make them nervous? What does nervousness look like to your friend? Do they experience separation anxiety? What does their separation anxiety look like? Are they escape artists? Do they run at the sight of an open door? Are they crate trained? What tricks do they know? Are there any behaviors that you would us to reinforce or focus on? These are all questions that would really help me get to know your friend and be able to provide the best experience that I can for them while keeping my own best friend's safe. None of these questions are disqualifiers in care, we just need to develop a plan to make them comfortable.
A typical day
If you choose me as your dog walker then during our walks we would work on loose leash walking, dog reactivity to vehicles, other animals and people. We would also work on the basic commands: focus, sit, stay, wait, cross, heel. While we are on our walks, I will try to locate a park close to your home so that we may play ball games and work on recall skills. We will also be walking with a few other dogs at the same time to develop social skills and pack walking mentality. If you select me to board your animals, then you can expect your best friend to follow along in our daily schedule. We try not to crate train unless necessary or requested, so we have dog beds located in our bedroom for your friends to use, or they may choose to sleep in our bed with us. Once our day begins we immediately take everyone outside for their first morning potty breaks. We use this opportunity to work on the commands: sit, (while we attach the tie out/leash), and wait (must sit and not move while we open the door to prevent bolting out the door). Then we set about preparing their morning meals. We will separate the dogs into different areas to prevent resource guarding, (during this time we will also work on sit and some bonding exercises using treats) then give the command okay (so that they may eat). After the animals have been fed and my children are at school, then we will take our morning walk around the neighborhood for at least thirty minutes. After the morning walk, we will return home to work on treat based puzzle games and rest until lunch time with potty breaks in the yard as needed. At lunch time we will take another potty break in the yard, and then spend some outdoor time relaxing in the yard (weather permitting) and playing outdoor games while working on recall. In the afternoon, after the kids get home from school, we will relax inside the house and the children will have the opportunity to interact with your animals. At no point during the day will your animals be unsupervised. If I need to leave the home and cannot take the animals with me then they will be contained in the kitchen or in the crate that you provided and it will not be longer than 2 hours at time.
Services
Amber can host
Amber can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently attending online classes and caring for my children in the evening so I have plenty of daytime hours that I can dedicate to keeping your best friend company. I also have little helpers (my 12-year-old and 8-year-old) to assist with play time and walks in the evenings. We are available every day during the week and many times in the evening. You just let us know what works best for you.
About Amber Z.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would care for the animals in the clients' homes following the family's established routine for their animals to the best of my ability. If the animals were to come to my home, then we would try to follow the established routine to the best of my family's ability. We would include all boarding dogs on our many outings with lots of potty breaks. I would also work on any basic dog training behaviors that the owners would request of me. We have a small fence that encloses my front yard and a tie out lead to help prevent escapes during our outdoor supervised yard time. Upon request I could bring my dog for puppy play dates if that is feasible.
Home
Information Amber Z. would like to know about your pet
I will need to know what kind of quirks your friends might have: are they not small animal friendly? Do they get along with other dogs or cats? Are there any particular people that make them nervous? What does nervousness look like to your friend? Do they experience separation anxiety? What does their separation anxiety look like? Are they escape artists? Do they run at the sight of an open door? Are they crate trained? What tricks do they know? Are there any behaviors that you would us to reinforce or focus on? These are all questions that would really help me get to know your friend and be able to provide the best experience that I can for them while keeping my own best friend's safe. None of these questions are disqualifiers in care, we just need to develop a plan to make them comfortable.
A typical day
If you choose me as your dog walker then during our walks we would work on loose leash walking, dog reactivity to vehicles, other animals and people. We would also work on the basic commands: focus, sit, stay, wait, cross, heel. While we are on our walks, I will try to locate a park close to your home so that we may play ball games and work on recall skills. We will also be walking with a few other dogs at the same time to develop social skills and pack walking mentality. If you select me to board your animals, then you can expect your best friend to follow along in our daily schedule. We try not to crate train unless necessary or requested, so we have dog beds located in our bedroom for your friends to use, or they may choose to sleep in our bed with us. Once our day begins we immediately take everyone outside for their first morning potty breaks. We use this opportunity to work on the commands: sit, (while we attach the tie out/leash), and wait (must sit and not move while we open the door to prevent bolting out the door). Then we set about preparing their morning meals. We will separate the dogs into different areas to prevent resource guarding, (during this time we will also work on sit and some bonding exercises using treats) then give the command okay (so that they may eat). After the animals have been fed and my children are at school, then we will take our morning walk around the neighborhood for at least thirty minutes. After the morning walk, we will return home to work on treat based puzzle games and rest until lunch time with potty breaks in the yard as needed. At lunch time we will take another potty break in the yard, and then spend some outdoor time relaxing in the yard (weather permitting) and playing outdoor games while working on recall. In the afternoon, after the kids get home from school, we will relax inside the house and the children will have the opportunity to interact with your animals. At no point during the day will your animals be unsupervised. If I need to leave the home and cannot take the animals with me then they will be contained in the kitchen or in the crate that you provided and it will not be longer than 2 hours at time.
Location
duluth, MN
Pets
Amber Z.
duluth, MN