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Avalon F.

columbia, MD

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I love taking care of pets

Pet care experience

I have been walking a senior dog on and off for the past three years now. She sometimes seems impossible to walk, but I get her moving with small treats and attention. I would sometimes have to carry her and she is around 60lbs so I have experience handling larger dogs. Besides her I have also pet sit for guinea pigs for a week during the summer the past few years as well: cleaning their cage, and socializing them. Besides my professional work I take of our dog at home and house sit for my aunt and her 6 cats.

Reviews

Denise M.
Sep 17, 2020

For the first time ever, I found myself needing a dog sitter. My mother in law would keep both my dogs whenever we went on vacation but she is getting up in age and just couldn’t do it anymore. A neighbor recommended Avalon. I was kind of nervous at first because I wanted someone staying at my home with my dogs for the whole week and now a days it is very hard to find someone you trust not only to take care of your pets but to stay in your home. But after the first day my mind was at ease. Avalon texted me each day and sent me pics of my babies. She even noticed a little scab that was on one of my dog’s back and she texted me immediately and said she’d had put antibiotic ointment on it. She was always keeping me updated. When we got home I noticed my older dog looked a bit thinner (this is a good thing cause he’s very over weight) I had originally told her he doesn’t need to be walked. He will do his business.l in the yard. But she walked him as well and he seemed to love it. She actually even walked them both at the same time. They are smaller dogs so it’s fine but I never do because I get frustrated with the leashes getting tangled together. My smaller dog’s coat was so soft. I could tell that she used her detangle spray and brushed her coat. Avalon went above and beyond dog sitting my babies. She is a very kind, gentle, responsible young woman that I highly recommend if you are looking for a dog caregiver. I am so happy that I found someone that I can rely on now to take care of my pets when I go away. Give Avalon a call if you are looking for a pet caregiver. Trust me, they will be in good hands.

About Avalon F.

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

During a dog walk I tend to let the dog explore it's their time outside I try to let them go where they want, usually they will come back home on their own. If not I lead either with treats or by playing to get them home. For house sitting this is the same while we go on walks except in house I would just play with whatever toys they have at home. Same thing for visits.

Information Avalon F. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences. I would also like to know if your dog is reactive to other dogs, and whether or not I can use treats with them on their walks.

A typical day

I usually like to take my dogs to an open field to play fetch if possible, I also like taking my dogs to the dog park so they can socialize and have fun.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Avalon can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am going to school part time right now, so I have availability during the mornings, evenings and the weekends. It also something I do professionally through a babysitting company called M4M (Minutes 4 Moms).

About Avalon F.

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

During a dog walk I tend to let the dog explore it's their time outside I try to let them go where they want, usually they will come back home on their own. If not I lead either with treats or by playing to get them home. For house sitting this is the same while we go on walks except in house I would just play with whatever toys they have at home. Same thing for visits.

Information Avalon F. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences. I would also like to know if your dog is reactive to other dogs, and whether or not I can use treats with them on their walks.

A typical day

I usually like to take my dogs to an open field to play fetch if possible, I also like taking my dogs to the dog park so they can socialize and have fun.

Location

columbia, MD

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Avalon F.

columbia, MD

1 review