Ashton W.
Charlton, MA
Services
Ashton can care for
Availability
I am currently doing this full time and I’m always open to messages if I look unavailable on the calendar. My dogs at home spend time with my mom so it’s easy for me to leave and go take care of pets.
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About Ashton W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will always suggest a meet and greet so you can show me exactly how your pet likes to be greeted and how you’d like them to be treated and left at the end of my visit. For safety I like to double leash or use a harness for those without reliable recall if out for a walk. I’d rather do a walk where they get tons of time sniffing then make them heal the whole time. I’m happy to practice skills during my visit that you’ve been working on with them. Otherwise I try to use my time with them to decompress but also use their senses. If I feel they’re bored then I bring treats along to practice exercises like sit to stands or back ups. Sometimes even tossing treats in the yard for them to find is mentally exhausting. With recurring walks I am able to really get to know them and what they enjoy and I try to bring more value to the walks each time with that knowledge.
Information Ashton W. would like to know about your pet
• what vet should I go to for an emergency & what vet do they go to for regular care • do you want me to have an emergency contact in case I can’t get ahold of you • any medical conditions (current and past) & any medications/supplements that they are on • do they have a recall • how are they with other dogs • does anything in particular scare/upset them • do you prefer to walk them on a leash or harness • do they have any allergies
A typical day
I am only offering boarding and doggie daycare on the weekends due to my dog walking schedule during the week. I do have a dog room with a daybed, couch, love seat, and dog beds to hang out in while I’m home. There’s also a tv that I put on when I’m not around.
Location
Charlton, MA
Pets
Pet care with vet tech knowledge
Pet care experience
I grew up with cats and rode horses as a kid, have had dogs and horses since 2005, & have been pet sitting since 2015. In the last decade I have also been a vet tech, worked in a few kennels, did some grooming, & graduated with my associates in Animal Care. I currently have three dogs of my own (and some farm animals) & have been a dog mom since 2016. I especially love helping older pets or those with mobility issues get around easier.
Reviews
Ashton is amazing. She’s great with our anxious dog who requires multiple medications. Very highly recommended.
Ashton takes great care of our dog, Luna, and is very understanding about her quirks and mild separation anxiety. Very highly recommended!
Ashton W. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Ashton is our favorite sitter by far. She really takes the time to engage with my cats. Even my lazy chunky cat interacts with her.
About Ashton W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will always suggest a meet and greet so you can show me exactly how your pet likes to be greeted and how you’d like them to be treated and left at the end of my visit. For safety I like to double leash or use a harness for those without reliable recall if out for a walk. I’d rather do a walk where they get tons of time sniffing then make them heal the whole time. I’m happy to practice skills during my visit that you’ve been working on with them. Otherwise I try to use my time with them to decompress but also use their senses. If I feel they’re bored then I bring treats along to practice exercises like sit to stands or back ups. Sometimes even tossing treats in the yard for them to find is mentally exhausting. With recurring walks I am able to really get to know them and what they enjoy and I try to bring more value to the walks each time with that knowledge.
Information Ashton W. would like to know about your pet
• what vet should I go to for an emergency & what vet do they go to for regular care • do you want me to have an emergency contact in case I can’t get ahold of you • any medical conditions (current and past) & any medications/supplements that they are on • do they have a recall • how are they with other dogs • does anything in particular scare/upset them • do you prefer to walk them on a leash or harness • do they have any allergies
A typical day
I am only offering boarding and doggie daycare on the weekends due to my dog walking schedule during the week. I do have a dog room with a daybed, couch, love seat, and dog beds to hang out in while I’m home. There’s also a tv that I put on when I’m not around.
Ashton W.
Charlton, MA