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Avia S.

Arlington, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews
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All dogs welcome!

Pet care experience

I am currently on a short break from school while I work to save up money to complete my degree in Psychology. I also paint and teach in-home yoga for a living, so my schedule allows me to work around yours! I have always had pets growing up, a ton of small mammals and reptiles, a have always had various cats and dogs that I was rescuing from craigslist, despite my mothers best efforts. Professionally, I was a dog groomer, where I was responsible for bathing the dogs, clipping their nails, even expressed glands when needed. Here I learned a good amount about basic dog care, their nutrition, and how to properly handle dogs so that they don't hurt other dogs in the facility, or hurt themselves when having their nails trimmed. I also learned a lot about how to calm down nervous dogs and what not to do to frightened dogs. My current dog is a sweet little rescue pitbull named Zhen. Due to her being raised away from her mother at such an early age she has a range of reactivity issues that have furthered my knowledge about handling difficult dogs. If you have reactive dogs or dogs that are frightful, I would love to lend a helping hand. Currently I am working with a dog trainer in Northern Virginia to further my dog handling and obedience training knowledge. I have experience with elderly dogs, dogs that need medicine administered, and dogs that need help being carried to and going to the bathroom. If you have an elderly dog, or a dog that needs medicine administered please don't hesitate to contact me! I also love cats!

Reviews

Stephanie S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2019
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Avia took great care of our cat, Bill, while we were away on a long weekend! We got photos, updates, and she even watered our plants ? We’d definitely book her again! Thanks, Avia!

Randy H.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2019
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Avia did great with my dog and keeping me updated. She left the house spotless; such a relief after a long vacation. Until next time. Thanks Avia!

Caroline A.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2019
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Avia was awesome with our cats! She was communicative, loving, and left our house in perfect condition when we got home from our trip. Will definitely book with her again. Thanks, A!

Vanessa G.
Dog Walking • Jun 25, 2019
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Avia was great with my pup and my cat! She always sent me photo and text updates. I will definitely be asking her to come back in the future!

About Avia S.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Avia S. would like to know about your pet

What are your dogs likes/dislikes? What motivates your dog? What do they like to do? Does your dog have any allergies?

A typical day

lots of play, exercise, guidance, and however I can make them the most comfortable at home.

Services

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

Avia can watch in your home

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

About Avia S.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Avia S. would like to know about your pet

What are your dogs likes/dislikes? What motivates your dog? What do they like to do? Does your dog have any allergies?

A typical day

lots of play, exercise, guidance, and however I can make them the most comfortable at home.

Location

Arlington, VA

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Pets

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Avia S.

Arlington, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews