Carly M.
Carly M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Patience & Affirmation for Your Pet
I grew up with multiple pets in my house, including dogs, cats, rabbits, geckos, and hamsters. With a veterinarian for a dad, I've picked up on many fundamental care practices and philosophies that recognize animals as highly cognitive beings who require the same patience and care we extend to other humans. That's why I give curious dogs plenty of time to sniff that spot that, to me, doesn't look any different from the rest. Who am I to deprive a creature of their right to explore? I apply a firm but gentle approach to behavior management, using a combination of positive reinforcement and strong, straightforward commands to calm, socialize, and heel dogs and discourage jumping, food-grabbing, and leash-tugging. As an adult, I've cared for dogs, guinea pigs, and cats in my home. I believe that socialization and exposure to novel places and experiences is an essential component of a pet's happiness and mental health, so you can count on me to prioritize walks with your dog and playtime with your cat.
Cat care experience
Carly also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My approach to pet care prioritizes the animal's entire health, placing mental and emotional stimulation and nurturing as equal with physical wellness. I don't offer pet care in my home because I have a cat who would get mighty angry at having to share his "territory." As a guest in your home, my policy is to leave your place better than I found it. That being said, I do expect a basic degree of cleanliness at your home so that I can feel comfortable staying with your pet. It doesn't have to feel like an Airbnb. I just need a place where I don't have to do battle with your stuff for some space and where I would feel comfortable eating something that dropped on the floor. I'm one of those 5-second rule folks.
Ratings and reviews
Carly was great! Very communicative and patient with my pup! Would love to book with her again.
Carly was very sweet and attentive to our boys! The house looked amazing when we got home, and so did the pups! She was extremely communicative and all-around awesome! Highly recommend for all your animal sitting needs!!!
Carly was great with my pup!! He got a lot of exercise and he seemed happy and content when I got home! You could tell Carly is very knowledgable in providing good dog care and is compassionate for animals. Wouldn’t hesitate to book in the future!!
Carly did a wonderful job and I couldn't recommend her more! Carly is super nice and detailed. As a nervous dog owner, she quickly assured me my dog would be in the best of hands just by talking with her and seeing how sweet and patient she was with my dog. I have absolutely no complaints about Carly and came back to a clean home and a happy pup! I will definitely use Carly again to sit my dog and would recommend her to anyone.
Absolutely steller! Max loved her and she was very personable and able to accommodate our family extremely well. Highly recommend!
Grateful for Carly!
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Schedule
I strive to visit your pet within my work hours, which is why I keep the geographic area in which I provide services relatively small. If you request services outside of my stated service area, I may be able to work with you, but I won't be able to provide care within 8 hours. I may also request an additional fee to address the cost and time of driving outside of my service area, which we can negotiate together. If you're not sure if your home is within range, simply message me, and we'll figure it out. If you request a booking with me, I'll ask to se up a time to meet up either in person or on video chat so we can make sure we're on the same page regarding what kind of care you're expecting for your pet. Please be prepared to speak with me so we can ensure a good match between me and your pet.