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Bruce S.

Norwalk, CT

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Animal Behaviorist, Pack Leader

Pet care experience

Hi my name is Bruce! I've been a trainer at two different dog facilities, a doggy swim instructor, an animal food nutritionist, and I have some veterinary technician experience. I have been doing doggy daycare, walks, and pet sitting for the past five years. I have just under twelve years of experience working with dogs and a lifetime working with all kinds of exotic animals. My father started me off young- he's been working at the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium since I was born and taught me how to maintain saltwater and freshwater fish tanks as well as how to care for other exotic animals like birds, lizards, snakes, hedgehogs, and ferrets just to name a few. I've got a beautiful yard with three different areas for dogs to play and socialize in, one of which is complete with a kitty pool. The pack is always happy, well-behaved, and eager to make new friends!

About Bruce S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Im a natural behavioral trainer so i will always use my words before using body pressure. I take care of animals as if they are my children!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Bruce S. would like to know about your pet

In order to ensures that the dog is comfortable with the pack, organizing a Meet & Greet prior to daycare or boarding at my house is a must. When I'm staying with a dog at their home, it's important for me to learn his/her daily routine as well as behaviors, special needs, allergies, likes & dislikes and more in order to make the dog feel as comfortable and happy as possible.

A typical day

Fetch, a dog park nearby the house, two kitty pools for dogs to enjoy in the summer, safe neighborhood for walks as well as hikes.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night
House Sitting
in your home
$70per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$50per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Bruce can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Bruce can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work at this full time this is my main job and passion in life! I will spend all day with the dogs and other animals in my care!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Bruce S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Im a natural behavioral trainer so i will always use my words before using body pressure. I take care of animals as if they are my children!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Bruce S. would like to know about your pet

In order to ensures that the dog is comfortable with the pack, organizing a Meet & Greet prior to daycare or boarding at my house is a must. When I'm staying with a dog at their home, it's important for me to learn his/her daily routine as well as behaviors, special needs, allergies, likes & dislikes and more in order to make the dog feel as comfortable and happy as possible.

A typical day

Fetch, a dog park nearby the house, two kitty pools for dogs to enjoy in the summer, safe neighborhood for walks as well as hikes.

Location

Norwalk, CT

Bruce S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Bruce S.

Norwalk, CT