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Bridget S.

East Hardwick, VT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews
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Accepting all breeds & Paw sizes

Pet care experience

This is my full-time job and I love it. I have experience working as a packleader for 3 years at the Petlodge, that Included training along with being able to provide comfort, love and respect with your animal as well as yourself. One day I would like open my own doggie daycare and boarding business, Called The PawLife has moved to the North East Kingdom, I currently live in east hardwick. I am willing to travel as far as Bolton, Greensboro,Stowe, Wolcott, Morrisville, Hyde park and Johnson areas. I am available full time have always had a dog of my own my whole life until recently and knew I wanted to work with animals for a career since. I worked at the Petlodge for about 3 years and was the pack leader of 10-30 dogs per day and some were daycare dogs and some were borders. During the holidays it was always very busy, sometimes up to 60 dogs staying, so if needed I am available for holidays and will have your schedule for your dog with his/her info. At the petlodge I was also the person who handled the dogs who needed extra attention, such as rescues,dogs who preferred to be alone,pitbulls or special needs dogs. I am more affordable then dog resorts or lodges. Most importantly I also provide more one on one time with your dog baby and they will have my full attention. The stay for the dog(s) for doggie daycare sittings and/boardings at my home, would consist of being fed according to their home schedule, if need to give medicine I'm also able to do that, walks, playing throughout the day along with a "nap time" half way thru the day. I have an outside area for walks and also a park close by for the dogs on good weather days. If inside they would stay in a good spaced area with me and will be able to roam free. Kennels and or dog beds, will just be used for nap time or bed time if that's what your dog is used too. I am also willing to let your dog sleep in my bed. As long as their comfortable and feel at home I don't mind. If there's dogs that don't like kennels I will set up an area for them to lay freely but still secure. I am also certified in dog and cat CPR so your animal will be in good hands. I would prefer to go to your home to watch your dog baby. I believe your dog would be more calm and have less anxiety if they aren't the ones to leave. It is probably hard enough them watching you go and would be more anxious if they had to be in a home over night where they don't know the smells, so I do like daycare/long-term stays/overnights at your home, however if there's a need for me to take the dog to my home Id be happy too. I'm also available for lesser services such as drop ins for walks outside while your away at work,doggie daycare, brush outs, baths, nail trim and light training. I currently live in Georgia, Vermont and it's my childhood home. There is a big yard and is more of a country setting. If you live around the Georgia area I'm open to boarding and house sitting here as well. Also this is very important I also ask parents please to pack a blanket, atleast one toy, leash and or harness and most importantly one of your shirts that smell like you so they feel at home.I have a wide open availability starting early morning hours from 7am into late evening . If given the chance, I know my one on one time, patience and trust for the dogs will make them fall in love with me and also works on building trust with humans. I Also would be willing to do cat sitting or other critters as well if needed. I'm very flexible and open minded so if you want me to be your pack leader and sitter just message me. Also with every booking I will be sending all parents pictures or videos of their animals stay, one AM update and one PM update, each day. Hope to gain future repeat clients for long term services provided by myself for my future petcare buisness. I currently live on 83 acres of wilderness in East Hardwick and animals are allowed of course, also have a fenced in dog yard with a dog house. For house sittings walks and drop by visits. I also took time off to have my son Dragan, in April of 2019 and due to the virus just decided to take more time off to focus on my son but I am ready to get back to work and refocused. Probably looking to start out with 2-3 clients per week then slowly build up my list of clients.

Reviews

Nicole P.
House Sitting • Oct 18, 2021
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I booked Bridget and left specific instructions to walk my dogs down the street and back. She walked the parameter of my house and when I asked if she was going to do it longer she assured me she would. When she came back to walk them again she once again only walked the parameter of my property. I had to get a friend of mine to pick up my dogs and take over because Bridget wouldn't actually walk my dogs. I had it all on camera. Thankfully i was able to get someone else to take over. I was in Boston which wasnt close.

Meghan H.
Dog Walking • Dec 07, 2018
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Bridget is amazing and Addie loved her walks. I appreciate her help so much!

Meghan H.
Dog Walking • Nov 19, 2018
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Addie LOVED her walks with Bridget. I greatly appreciated the time and care Bridget took with my new girl. I knew Addie was in good hands while I was work.

Hunter G.
Dog Boarding • Nov 11, 2018
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She was great with our dog. He seemed to have a really good time when we picked him up.

About Bridget S.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I always care for others furbabies as of they were my own. I also ask the client to leave a List of any instructions they may have and I try to do everything the same as you so the fur babies routine doesn't chance much.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Bridget S. would like to know about your pet

I don't have a preference for breeds I love all dogs but if I had to pick it would be pit-bull, boxer,huskey,malamute, German shepard, Australian/English shepherds,German short haired pointers and also don't mind smaller dogs at all or dogs who are wolf hybrids. I love all dogs but I do seem to have special connections with these certain breeds/personalities/rescues. Ive been thru alot in my past so I connect with reacues most. The only things I would like to know before hand is temperament so I can plan ahead for certain activities that may help the dog or cat relax and if there's any allergies and/or food aggressions etc. Before I walk or sit a dog I always make up a schedule of activities, eating times, nap times and medication if needed. Look forward to future bookings.

A typical day

A few activity's to do with you dog are play ball, go for nice walk, run with higher energized dogs, practice training techniques. Also if there is anything specific you would like your dog to work on, I will be learning training techniques that I can with on with your dog if necessary. If they were to stay the night with me, I would end their night with kong and peanut butter time. Also during this day I send daily updates with pictures of your pet so you know how they're stay is going and i also offer photo shoots during daycare days, with the choice to have it developed and framed.(included in daycare rate) If its during the summer or spring I also enjoy swimming, hiking and playing fetch. I also can't help it but by your pet treats and toys so every month i get new Barkbox toys & treats.I also offer brush outs, baths, nail trims and ear cleaning for those who shed alot, dirty or just want to be pampered.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Bridget can host

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

Bridget can watch in your home

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

Availability

My mom is watching my son for me so I am able to start rover up again, so I am able to accept requests and do what I love

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 3 years ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Bridget S.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I always care for others furbabies as of they were my own. I also ask the client to leave a List of any instructions they may have and I try to do everything the same as you so the fur babies routine doesn't chance much.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Bridget S. would like to know about your pet

I don't have a preference for breeds I love all dogs but if I had to pick it would be pit-bull, boxer,huskey,malamute, German shepard, Australian/English shepherds,German short haired pointers and also don't mind smaller dogs at all or dogs who are wolf hybrids. I love all dogs but I do seem to have special connections with these certain breeds/personalities/rescues. Ive been thru alot in my past so I connect with reacues most. The only things I would like to know before hand is temperament so I can plan ahead for certain activities that may help the dog or cat relax and if there's any allergies and/or food aggressions etc. Before I walk or sit a dog I always make up a schedule of activities, eating times, nap times and medication if needed. Look forward to future bookings.

A typical day

A few activity's to do with you dog are play ball, go for nice walk, run with higher energized dogs, practice training techniques. Also if there is anything specific you would like your dog to work on, I will be learning training techniques that I can with on with your dog if necessary. If they were to stay the night with me, I would end their night with kong and peanut butter time. Also during this day I send daily updates with pictures of your pet so you know how they're stay is going and i also offer photo shoots during daycare days, with the choice to have it developed and framed.(included in daycare rate) If its during the summer or spring I also enjoy swimming, hiking and playing fetch. I also can't help it but by your pet treats and toys so every month i get new Barkbox toys & treats.I also offer brush outs, baths, nail trims and ear cleaning for those who shed alot, dirty or just want to be pampered.

Location

East Hardwick, VT

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Bridget S.

East Hardwick, VT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews