Ashley E.
Excelsior, MN
Above&Beyond PetCare Extraordinaire
Pet care experience
Redefining "pet care" one family at a time. Practical rates (w/ multi-pet discounts) for invaluable quality of care. Offering all pet services in the comfort and convenience of your own home. I come to you! ~~~ALL TYPES OF PETS WELCOME~~~ ***Set up a fun, complimentary, no obligation meet and greet with me today*** A few highlights of my services at a glance: -Now offering discounts for additional pets! -Personalized reports summarizing each day/session a pet is in my care; -Peace of mind that your pet will receive above and beyond care by a dedicated professional. I am ranked 5th out of almost 1900 users on the Rover Q&A Community! -I am extremely protective and able to react appropriately in a variety of emergency situations and always have well-stocked pet First Aid kits(yes, plural) on-hand. I have been around dogs my entire life. I gained extensive experience working at a premier boarding/training/daycare/grooming facility. I am "dog fluent", trustworthy, hardworking and genuine. My passion for animals has always been a driving force in my life and I make a point to continuously educate myself so that I can confidently provide the best quality of care. Particularly, I'm interested in enhancing a detailed understanding of each individual animal's particular needs. Every creature deserves to be appreciated and loved to the best of our abilities. Dogs(obviously), exotic pets and animal behavior/communication are among my many specialties. I personally have included dogs, cats, rats, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, mice and fish in my family. I have also provided care for horses, goats and bearded dragons. Would love to meet some more exotic pet clients! Currently, I share my home with 3 dogs(Spirit & Ranger are English Pointers and Ducky is a Papillon), a cat(Tickles), and 2 Dumbo Rats(Brodi & Nino) Why I love dog sitting I have always had a unique connection with dogs and I pride myself on meeting both their physical and mental(often overlooked) needs. I gained extensive knowledge and invaluable experiences with dogs and dog people while working at a premier facility offering boarding, daycare, training, and grooming services for dogs. I came to love and know each and every dog that used the facility. I've spent 8+ hours as the only human in a multiple dog play group on a regular basis which opened a door to truly understanding them on a new level. My Experience Administering Medication: No Problem. Pills, capsules, tablets, powder, insulin injections, topical cream, eye/ear drops- you name it, I've done it.
Reviews
We love Ashley and so does our 2 pups!!! She’s the best!!
With a extremely high expectations, I interviewed dozens. Everyone else were 'sitters' Ashley was 'a professional'. Just amazing; with clipboard and pen in hand- we went through every like, dislike, care protocol and element. Unbelievable- a gem in a sea of stones.
Ashley is amazing! She is conscientious, thoughtful, thorough, and wonderful with the animals.
Ashley was fabulous! We were out of town for 5 days and when we returned Jax kept looking for Ashley in the guest bedroom (I think he may have slept in her room!). She kept us informed with text messages so we felt at ease! I would highly recommend her services!
About Ashley E.
Communication
Skills
Information Ashley E. would like to know about your pet
I firmly believe that a "meet and greet" prior to any sitting is essential for the dog's emotional well-being and most beneficial in determining their specific needs. Any breed restrictions or preferences?: Restrictions? Absolutely not. I have hands on experience and am comfortable with each and every one of them. I've grown up with English Pointers and interacted mainly with my dad and grandpa's hunting dogs(so all varieties of Labs, Pointers, Setters, and Spaniels) in the early years. I have always adored the intelligent, majestic and emotional Doberman breed.... Nothing can beat the work ethic of Border Collies, Belgian Malinois, Aussies, and German Shepherds.... Gotta appreciate the sophisticated sense of humor and attitude in Poodles (and their hybrids).... Huskies have got to be the most entertaining and mischievous as a general rule... Words fail to accurately describe the gift that gaining acceptance into a Mastiff's "inner circle" proves to be... A Brittany named Wallace still holds the title for "Best Cuddle Buddy"....I'm gonna stop myself there because I'm a bit of "breed enthusiast" and will go on and on...and on.
A typical day
I provide a variety of positive and stimulating experiences to any dog in my care that is catered to the individual. Just to name a few other than a good ole' walk: trying out interactive toys, playing specially designed dog games, relaxing with a spa day, play dates with appropriate dog friends- With parental consent, we can even go on field trips! Extra house-sitting services? I'm always willing to help out in any way I can. Mail/Newspaper collection, watering plants, trash/recycling days, alternating lights, etc
Services
Ashley can watch in your home
About Ashley E.
Communication
Skills
Information Ashley E. would like to know about your pet
I firmly believe that a "meet and greet" prior to any sitting is essential for the dog's emotional well-being and most beneficial in determining their specific needs. Any breed restrictions or preferences?: Restrictions? Absolutely not. I have hands on experience and am comfortable with each and every one of them. I've grown up with English Pointers and interacted mainly with my dad and grandpa's hunting dogs(so all varieties of Labs, Pointers, Setters, and Spaniels) in the early years. I have always adored the intelligent, majestic and emotional Doberman breed.... Nothing can beat the work ethic of Border Collies, Belgian Malinois, Aussies, and German Shepherds.... Gotta appreciate the sophisticated sense of humor and attitude in Poodles (and their hybrids).... Huskies have got to be the most entertaining and mischievous as a general rule... Words fail to accurately describe the gift that gaining acceptance into a Mastiff's "inner circle" proves to be... A Brittany named Wallace still holds the title for "Best Cuddle Buddy"....I'm gonna stop myself there because I'm a bit of "breed enthusiast" and will go on and on...and on.
A typical day
I provide a variety of positive and stimulating experiences to any dog in my care that is catered to the individual. Just to name a few other than a good ole' walk: trying out interactive toys, playing specially designed dog games, relaxing with a spa day, play dates with appropriate dog friends- With parental consent, we can even go on field trips! Extra house-sitting services? I'm always willing to help out in any way I can. Mail/Newspaper collection, watering plants, trash/recycling days, alternating lights, etc
Location
Excelsior, MN
Pets
Ashley E.
Excelsior, MN