Annika S.
Lexington, VA
Lifetime dog lover/caregiver!
Pet care experience
I'm the type of person at a party that hangs out with the dog! I grew up with many different breeds, sizes and temperaments of dogs; cocker spaniels, border collies, Shih Tzus, brussels-griffons and more! Nothing beats meeting new dogs and getting to understand their individual personalities and what makes them happy. I have spent the past two years training our dog Copper using the awesome techniques from No Monkey Business dog trainers in Concord. They focus on recognizing a dog's individual strengths and using positive reinforcement for encouraging healthy improvement on their individual needs. I'm not a dog trainer but I will use their strategies to make sure your pet always feels comfortable and is getting positive experiences out of our time together. I also have experience helping our pets that have medical needs. In the past, after training from the pet parent, I have given shots and medications to chronically ill pets.
Reviews
Annika is the best! Our dog is very anxious and she just loves Annika. Her communication is amazing with great photos and videos of their adventures... We know our pup is in great hands. Just recently she stayed overnight at our home and when we got home the house was in better condition than when we left! It was extremely hot so Ani decided not to walk Althea on the pavement/sidewalk and took her to the shady park instead so her paws wouldn't burn. Highly recommend Ani to anyone in the area as she is very thoughtful and passionate about caring for dogs.
Annika was awesome! We booked her to take care of our two cats for a week and she was very prompt in arriving at the same time twice a day, send a detailed description each visit along with multiple photos. One of our cats rarely takes to new people and within a couple days he was coming out and playing with Annika! We both absolutely loved her taking care of our cats, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter! We also had some specific instructions regarding pills and feeding and she had no problem with any of those!
Anni watched my 2 dogs and was awesome and reliable! She sent lots of photos and video updates and was very responsible. We’ll definitely use her again!
We were so happy to have found Anni to care for our dog in our home on Thanksgiving! She was super flexible with timing and allowed us to stay at our family gathering much longer. She clearly loves and understands dogs. Ours is a little reactive with other dogs and we felt VERY comfortable that Anni knew how to work with her to avoid any negative encounters. Anni is very professional and responsive in her communication. We really appreciated her sending a video of when she arrived at our house and was greated by our dog. We trust her completely in our home and with our dog and look forward to hiring her again soon!
About Annika S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I believe in using positive reinforcement when working with pets. I want your pet to walk away feeling happy and ready for a nap after a visit with me. I also fully believe in using a baby voice when talking to pets, so be happy you won't be there!
Information Annika S. would like to know about your pet
Does your pet have any special needs? Do they have any triggers I should avoid, small animals, children, loud noises, objects? I am happy to accommodate all kinds of needs.
A typical day
We have two great trails within feet of our house. One trail where your pet can get to interact with other people and animals while traveling on an easy dirt path. The other trail is for the more adventurous dog, who might need a little more space from others but likes to be in the woods exploring. Our back yard is only 1/3 of an acre so it’s more ideal for smaller guests to play fetch in but we live less than a block away from a big park that would suite bigger or more rambunctious dogs.
Services
Annika can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home Monday, Tuesday and Friday and can walk or visit pets before work, during lunch and after work in the Greater Goffstown Area. On Thursday's and Friday's I can walk or visit pets during lunch around the Greater Concord Area.
About Annika S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I believe in using positive reinforcement when working with pets. I want your pet to walk away feeling happy and ready for a nap after a visit with me. I also fully believe in using a baby voice when talking to pets, so be happy you won't be there!
Information Annika S. would like to know about your pet
Does your pet have any special needs? Do they have any triggers I should avoid, small animals, children, loud noises, objects? I am happy to accommodate all kinds of needs.
A typical day
We have two great trails within feet of our house. One trail where your pet can get to interact with other people and animals while traveling on an easy dirt path. The other trail is for the more adventurous dog, who might need a little more space from others but likes to be in the woods exploring. Our back yard is only 1/3 of an acre so it’s more ideal for smaller guests to play fetch in but we live less than a block away from a big park that would suite bigger or more rambunctious dogs.
Location
Lexington, VA
Pets
Annika S.
Lexington, VA