Amy R.
Amy R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced foster now dog walker!
I grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario and have always been surrounded by animals of all sized. I'm very comfortable around animals as small as a chick, and as big as a horse. Fun fact: all animals have boop-able features. Furry friends are the best! For the last 8 years, I have volunteered with a local dog rescue as a foster, offering my home as a safe refuge for dogs being welcomed into care. Each of them ended up in care with a different story. I've had the honour of fostering and finding homes for 14 foster dogs (and counting!). I've trained puppies as young as 4-5 weeks old until they were ready for adoption, cared for senior, and softened reactive dogs. I've gone on dog walks around the block that took 45 minutes because we focused on desensitization training at their pace. I'll sit on front porches with dogs for an hour to get them acclimated to a new neighbourhood. And, I give fantastic belly rubs and ear scratches. I understand how important training and routine is, and will work with you to understand how I can support your dog's goals during my care.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I love to establish a rapport with you and your dog(s) to facilitate a successful walk. Tell me all about their habits, silly quirks, favourite treats, leash abilities, and any goals you're working towards. I endeavour to fit seamlessly into routines. Walks are a time for exercise, enrichment, and stimulation for dogs, and I love guiding them through (presumably) one of their favourite parts of the day!
Ratings and reviews
I can't thank Amy enough for her fantastic, adaptable approach to walking our large breed dog for a few weeks while our regular dog walker was away. Amy was immediately comfortable and confident with our dog and she knew just what to do to provide enrichment to him on extra hot days when he didn't want to walk very far. Amy sent us very thorough updates that were so fun to read, along with lovely photos. I recommend Amy without hesitation!
Amy has been an exceptional dog walker for my Luna over the years. We worked together to find a schedule that fit seamlessly into our routine- she was always punctual and reliable. Luna is my 6 year old German Shepherd who is more of a lonewolf gal vs. busy dog parks and Amy handled her quirks with understanding and care. She adapted her approach to make Luna comfortable which showed in how relaxed and happy Luna was after every walk. I highly recommend Amy to anyone looking for a responsible, attentive & genuinely loving dog walker or sitter.
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Schedule
I have a full-time daytime job with flexibility in the early morning, during lunchtime, in the late afternoon, and in the evening. I am open to solidifying a regular walk schedule, short terms, or one offs.