Ashley L.
Kingston, WA
Fear Free Animal Trainer on Farm
Pet care experience
I’ve been training dogs and working with animals since I could hold a leash, spending most of my childhood weekends competing in dog agility, herding, and obedience. Professionally I have been working in animal shelters for ten years, working with shelter animals through fear free training. I have been in roles in animal care, behavior and training, adoptions, enrichment hands on oversight of a shelter, and up until recently running a full Behavior department. I have worked with thousands of dogs with behavioral quirks including jumpy/mouthy behavior, impulse control issues, reactivity, extremely fearful/stranger danger tendencies, and general puppy socialization. I’ve also worked with thousands of cats, many that are shy/fearful and many that have overstimulation quirks. As a walker and sitter, I will give your animal as much patience, care, and kindness as I give every shelter animal.
Reviews
Ashley is the absolute best! 10/10 will definitely book again.
Our dog Ellie has dealt with serious fear and anxiety issues since we adopted her a year ago. Ashley was able to accommodate Ellie so well and went above and beyond to help her eat when she wasn’t eating her food due to her anxiety. Ellie came back to our home clearly feeling as confident as ever before. Can’t wait to bring her back next time we are out of town.
Ashley is absolutely amazing. Our little beagle has separation anxiety. Within a day she was totally comfortable at Ashley’s. We received daily updates and pictures. Seeing our little beagle having such a wonderful time gave us total peace of mind. We weren’t sure she’d want to come back home with us. We will definitely be repeat customers time and time again.
Ashley is an amazing dog sitter. She cared for our two dogs for a week, and we couldn't have been happier with the care that she provided. We received regular updates on how they were doing. Plus, her yard provided the perfect space for the dogs to run around in and get plenty of exercise. We highly recommend Ashley and would board our dogs again with her.
About Ashley L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We live on almost 2 acres that is fully fenced with 5 foot no-climb horse fencing, and have access to a private tree farm with walking trails right off of our property. I have 2 dogs that enjoy the company of other friendly dogs but we also have the ability to keep your animal separate. We have a fully finished downstairs (1,000 sq ft) and can keep your pets completely separate from ours. Our little farm is complete with chickens, goats, mini horses, and one full size horse, but all the animals have their own areas to keep everyone safe.
Home
Information Ashley L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behavioral quirks so that I can tailor each session to them and we can be successful together!
A typical day
I love to work with dogs physically and mentally. I regularly work dogs through our miniature agility course, do sniffaris on the property or on the tree farm, and even love to take dogs for a run (on leash of course) through North Heritage Park. I enjoy training fun tricks and working on things with each dog, that will help them be even more successful in life!
Services
Ashley can host
Ashley can watch in your home
Availability
I’m currently taking time off of work and will have plenty of time to give your pet lots of enrichment and care, I’m available most days and nights for pet care.
About Ashley L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We live on almost 2 acres that is fully fenced with 5 foot no-climb horse fencing, and have access to a private tree farm with walking trails right off of our property. I have 2 dogs that enjoy the company of other friendly dogs but we also have the ability to keep your animal separate. We have a fully finished downstairs (1,000 sq ft) and can keep your pets completely separate from ours. Our little farm is complete with chickens, goats, mini horses, and one full size horse, but all the animals have their own areas to keep everyone safe.
Home
Information Ashley L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behavioral quirks so that I can tailor each session to them and we can be successful together!
A typical day
I love to work with dogs physically and mentally. I regularly work dogs through our miniature agility course, do sniffaris on the property or on the tree farm, and even love to take dogs for a run (on leash of course) through North Heritage Park. I enjoy training fun tricks and working on things with each dog, that will help them be even more successful in life!
Location
Kingston, WA
Pets
Ashley L.
Kingston, WA