Beth & Stephen W.
Ruckersville, VA
A Second Home
Pet care experience
While growing up, we (Beth's family) had a dog named Ginger--she won an "Ugly Dog Contest" once, but we thought she was beautiful. When we were newly married, we raised a puppy (Murphy--a wonderful mutt), but we are just now exploring the joy of really working with a dog, patiently training them to respond to you in gentle, joyful ways. We're happy to give your dog a safe, interactive place to stay when you need to be away.
Reviews
Great job! They made me feel like my pets were in great hands.
Helped us out in a pinch! Great communication and I could tell our girl was well taken care of.
Awesome folks. My dog was “moody” this weekend, and they felt with him very professionally. Arrived early and were very patient.
Beth and Stephen did such a wonderful job caring for my dog with separation anxiety. They made sure that his routines and training from home were enforced and sent over pictures and updates throughout the stay. My dog was sad to leave, and I would definitely use their services again!
About Beth & Stephen W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a good amount of outdoor space (1/2 acre), but it's not fenced, so any outdoor time will need to be supervised. We can usually offer daily walks if your dog is interested in that kind of adventure. We'll follow your feeding instructions to the best of our ability and give plenty of friendly affection. We live kind of close to a busy road, so if your dog LOVES to chase cars, this could be a problem. We also have chickens, so we'd want your pet to coexist peacefully with them.
Information Beth & Stephen W. would like to know about your pet
We'll want to know your dog's schedule (especially walking, eating, and sleeping) and get a copy of their vaccination record. Please let us know what their diet and exercise needs are, and if they are accustomed to a crate. Of course, we'll want to know if they'll need any medicine, and any special quirks. What are their most adorable behaviors? The most annoying?
A typical day
We have a normal neighborhood walking route, and on special occasions we like to go to a nearby park to walk. If your dog likes car rides, that can be incorporated at times. With our dog, we have "deck time" (outside play or relaxation) and we practice basic commands most days (sit, wait, etc.). We can reinforce what you've been teaching your dog if you let us know what they're interested in.
Services
Beth & Stephen can watch in your home
Availability
I'm working part time and can be available on a pretty flexible schedule. Weekends are usually open, and most weekdays. I do go out of town for a week every 2 months or so, so those times will be unavailable.
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About Beth & Stephen W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a good amount of outdoor space (1/2 acre), but it's not fenced, so any outdoor time will need to be supervised. We can usually offer daily walks if your dog is interested in that kind of adventure. We'll follow your feeding instructions to the best of our ability and give plenty of friendly affection. We live kind of close to a busy road, so if your dog LOVES to chase cars, this could be a problem. We also have chickens, so we'd want your pet to coexist peacefully with them.
Information Beth & Stephen W. would like to know about your pet
We'll want to know your dog's schedule (especially walking, eating, and sleeping) and get a copy of their vaccination record. Please let us know what their diet and exercise needs are, and if they are accustomed to a crate. Of course, we'll want to know if they'll need any medicine, and any special quirks. What are their most adorable behaviors? The most annoying?
A typical day
We have a normal neighborhood walking route, and on special occasions we like to go to a nearby park to walk. If your dog likes car rides, that can be incorporated at times. With our dog, we have "deck time" (outside play or relaxation) and we practice basic commands most days (sit, wait, etc.). We can reinforce what you've been teaching your dog if you let us know what they're interested in.
Location
Ruckersville, VA
Pets
Beth & Stephen W.
Ruckersville, VA