Anne D.
Beaver Dam, WI
Live Your Life Unleashed!
Pet care experience
I have had dogs and cats all my life and am working toward making my passion and hobby my full time profession. While I do have a "day job", my hours are flexible, making it easy for me to take time during the day to drop in for feeding, medication, walks, potty breaks, play time and cuddles as well as all-night, in-your-home care for your precious pets. I specialize in dog safety, manners training and teach puppy manners and all 3 levels of Canine Good Citizen classes at the dog club where I train my own 3 dogs (German Shorthaired Pointers, all aged under 3 years). I believe in rules for my pets, but also believe that pets are cherished family members and should be cared for as such. I train my own dogs on a daily basis - I feel that every life situation is a training opportunity. I also do sport activities with my dogs - lure coursing, dock diving, etc. and am working on scent training and nosework. My oldest dog holds her CGC, CGCA, CGCU, CA, DJ and DS titles. My 2nd dog holds her CGC, CGCA, CGCU and CA titles. My puppy just passed her S.T.A.R Puppy evaluation and is on to manners proofing before we move on to CGC, etc. with her. A title is not just a brag point for me. To me, a title is embodied by the time that I have spent with my dog doing something that we both love to do. When it comes to training, I believe that I should adjust my approach and training methods to the dog that shows up - every dog is different, their needs are different - one method cannot be a blanket cover for every dog. I love being out with an active dog but I am also happy to flop on the couch (or floor!) and cuddle with a pup as well! I am committed to being actively engaged with my dogs and raising them to be happy, well socialized, well adjusted members of the canine community and hope that I can help you do the same.
Reviews
Awesome!
Anne went above and beyond while watching my pups! I cannot recommend her enough. I feel very fortunate to have found her and will have her watch my pets again.
Anne was great with the dogs, sent us photo updates throughout the stay, and left our house cleaner than when she arrived! She even taught us a thing or two about how to train our pups. Highly recommend.
Anne was great with the dogs, sent us photo updates throughout the stay, and left our house cleaner than when she arrived! She even taught us a thing or two about how to train our pups. Highly recommend.
About Anne D.
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Information Anne D. would like to know about your pet
Any transport of your pet (for fun or medical emergency) will be done in my personal vehicle which has been outfitted with a crash-tested gate and barrier system to keep your pet safe! I prefer that dogs be crate trained and not fear reactive to humans (large or small) or other dogs, but I do not rule these issues out when considering clients. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs (medication, etc.)
A typical day
We will roam the neighborhoods near your home on on-leash walks, engage in fun & interactive "brain games" for your pet (no laser pointers, ever), positive manners and socialization training as well as (for weekend house sitting bookings only) take trips to the large, off-leash dog park in Johnson Creek where they will have over 36 acres to roam and play (park permit required, breed exclusions apply for dog park trips). I also have access to a canine swim center that is available to clients with weekend house sitting bookings, based on center availability. Book your weekends well in advance if you are interested in swim sessions!
Services
Anne can watch in your home
About Anne D.
Communication
Skills
Information Anne D. would like to know about your pet
Any transport of your pet (for fun or medical emergency) will be done in my personal vehicle which has been outfitted with a crash-tested gate and barrier system to keep your pet safe! I prefer that dogs be crate trained and not fear reactive to humans (large or small) or other dogs, but I do not rule these issues out when considering clients. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs (medication, etc.)
A typical day
We will roam the neighborhoods near your home on on-leash walks, engage in fun & interactive "brain games" for your pet (no laser pointers, ever), positive manners and socialization training as well as (for weekend house sitting bookings only) take trips to the large, off-leash dog park in Johnson Creek where they will have over 36 acres to roam and play (park permit required, breed exclusions apply for dog park trips). I also have access to a canine swim center that is available to clients with weekend house sitting bookings, based on center availability. Book your weekends well in advance if you are interested in swim sessions!
Location
Beaver Dam, WI
Pets
Anne D.
Beaver Dam, WI