Carly S.
Ravenna, WA
All Dogs Are Treated Like Family!
Pet care experience
From the time I was very young, I’ve had a knack for connecting with dogs and in fact, there is a running joke in my family that I am a "dog whisperer"! I do truly love taking care of dogs and when I heard about the opportunity to work with Rover, it seemed like such a perfect fit and I’m so happy that I gave it a try. I've had dogs my entire life, and so has my extended family, so I have experience caring for puppies as well as senior dogs. I volunteered for a few years at the Seattle Humane Society in Bellevue and was a Dog Behavioral and Socialization Trainer where I had the opportunity to train dogs to sit and lie down as well as how to behave when walking on a leash. Since these dogs came from so many different situations, I was taught what signs to look for if a dog is anxious -- sometimes my entire 2-hour shift would consist of me sitting on the floor of a nervous dog's kennel to build up trust and when they finally did trust me, leaving for the day was the hardest part! But overall, I found the experience to be very rewarding. I live in a house in the Ravenna of Seattle. It's actually the house I grew up in, so this is the only home I know! I live in the basement of the house which is like my own studio apartment. I live there with my parents while I’m going to school, but dogs that I care for will be staying downstairs with me. I do have a 2-year-old West Highland White Terrier, or “Westie,” and her name is Pearl and she loves to play! Pups will also love the fact that we're literally feet away from Ravenna Park and very close to View Ridge Playfield, Magnuson Park and Matthews Beach. I'm very into fitness and I like to go hiking with friends. I've also been snowboarding for 11 years now and I try to go up to the Pass during the season as much as I can! I’m motivated, outgoing, honest, and insightful. I consider myself to be a good communicator and I have a strong work ethic. I'm also flexible and understanding and very attentive to detail -- I do believe it's the little things that count.
Reviews
Carly did a great job watching my dog. I generally judge a dog sitter by how happy my dog appears when I pick him up. My pup would've been happy to just stay with Carly as to come home. I give a thumbs up.
Carly is the best! Carly stayed at our home over the Christmas holiday with our dog Manny and a friend’s dog Luna. She gave us daily updates, kept the house very clean & we came home to two very happy dogs that were taken very good care of. Thank you Carly!
Carly does such a great job with my puppy!
Carly is a great dog sitter!! She gave my pup so much attention and let him sleep with her. My dog is spoiled and sleeps in our bed. I would recommend Carly in a heart beat. She is sweet, nice and super friendly. And has the cutest dog Pearl that Kylo loves to play with!! She lives with her parents who are the most lovely people!!!
About Carly S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Carly S. would like to know about your pet
I'm very attentive to detail and I believe it's the little things that count. Because of this, and my experience working with a wide variety of dogs at the Humane Society, I like to know details about your dog’s habits and if they have any triggers that make them feel anxious or afraid. I also like to know how much exercise they require, how they are around other dogs, if they like baths and anything else that will make them comfortable during their stay! I’ll also keep owners up to date on their pup while they are away.
A typical day
I have class a couple hours three days a week, but I am otherwise at home. I live in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle which is great because there are so many parks nearby that we have plenty of options -- I’m just a few steps from Ravenna Park or we can head over to the off-leash area at Magnuson Park. I love being active and going hiking as well, so if your pup is up for that we can certainly take a hike!
Services
Carly can host
Carly can watch in your home
About Carly S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Carly S. would like to know about your pet
I'm very attentive to detail and I believe it's the little things that count. Because of this, and my experience working with a wide variety of dogs at the Humane Society, I like to know details about your dog’s habits and if they have any triggers that make them feel anxious or afraid. I also like to know how much exercise they require, how they are around other dogs, if they like baths and anything else that will make them comfortable during their stay! I’ll also keep owners up to date on their pup while they are away.
A typical day
I have class a couple hours three days a week, but I am otherwise at home. I live in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle which is great because there are so many parks nearby that we have plenty of options -- I’m just a few steps from Ravenna Park or we can head over to the off-leash area at Magnuson Park. I love being active and going hiking as well, so if your pup is up for that we can certainly take a hike!
Location
Seattle, WA
Pets
Carly S.
Ravenna, WA