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Antonia R.

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Antonia R.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $28 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog lover, kisses & cuddles always

🐾 Professional Dog Walker & Trainer | 14+ Years Animal Experience Hi! I’m Antonia, and animals have been my passion for as long as I can remember. I’ve been working with animals since I was 10 years old, and that passion has grown into 14+ years of hands-on experience in veterinary medicine and animal care. I’m a compassionate, responsible, outgoing, and dependable person who truly believes every dog deserves patience, understanding, exercise, structure, and lots of love. I don’t just see your dog as a client — I treat every dog I work with like family. ❤️ 🐶 Dog Training Experience I have 3+ years of hands-on dog training experience and have worked with dogs with a variety of personalities, energy levels, and behavioral challenges. I have experience working on: * Basic obedience and manners * Leash training and loose-leash walking * Puppy training * Socialization * Jumping, pulling, and unwanted behaviors * Reactivity * Fear and confidence building * Behavior challenges and aggression I’m also continuing my education to become a professional dog trainer, because I truly love learning about canine behavior and finding ways to help dogs and their owners build a better relationship. My approach is centered around patience, consistency, communication, and positive reinforcement. Every dog is different, so I take the time to understand what works best for each individual dog. 🦮 Dog Walking I have 11+ years of experience walking and caring for dogs, along with my extensive veterinary background. I understand that a walk is about more than simply getting your dog from point A to point B. I want your dog to come home feeling happy, exercised, mentally stimulated, and confident. Whether your pup needs a structured walk, extra exercise, help with leash manners, or simply some one-on-one attention during the day, I’m here to help! I currently work from home, which gives me a very flexible schedule and allows me to dedicate plenty of time to dog walking and training throughout the day. ❤️ Why Choose Me? With my background in veterinary medicine, animal behavior, dog training, and years of hands-on experience, I’m comfortable working with dogs of many different ages, breeds, energy levels, and personalities. Most importantly, I genuinely LOVE what I do. Your dog’s safety and happiness are my top priorities, and I want you to feel completely comfortable knowing your dog is in experienced and caring hands. I can’t wait to meet you and your pup! 🐾 Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I’d love to learn about your dog, their personality, their routine, and what you’re hoping to accomplish through walking or training!

Cat care experience

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Love kitties

Antonia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

71% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I constantly giving my dogs & cats love and talking to them if they are a real person. I get on the floor and play with toys, ball, any kind of stimulation.

Ratings and reviews

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Dan C.
Jun 03, 2022

Antonia has been in the industry for over a decade and seeing her passion for animals is amazing. She has watched my dogs, taken them for walks. Cared for them when they were sick. Gave me tons of tips when ever i had questions regarding my pups health. She is also a licensed Veterinary Assistant and tons of experience in that if you have any additional questions she’s willing to help you. She’s very knowledgeable about dogs. Additionally she’s finishing up school to become a dog trainer. You’ve got all your needs right there. She is loving, energetic, such a blast when it comes to any dog she’s willing to care for and drop whatever you need for help with your animal.

Joann S.
Jan 22, 2018

Antonia is an amazing dog sitter and dog walker and she’s been taking care of my pups since they were born, she helped foster my babies and I rescued all mine from a shelter with her help. She has a lot of knowledge with dogs and animal care and will go above and beyond for you and your animals you will not regret her as your dog walker or sitter. You will love her as soon as you meet her talk about someone that’s passionate that is Antonia.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home so i have tons of time during the day to go for dog walks or drop in visits and give cuddles and love.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Antonia can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behavioral issues I need to be aware of. So I can prepare myself accordingly.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.