Cassandra L.
McKinleyville, CA
Dog Nerd and Animal Lover
Pet care experience
I have always been an animal lover. I spent six years working with animals full time in pet grooming salons and dog daycares, providing overnight care for our dog clients in my home, housesitting in their homes, and making mid-day visits for walks. I have experience with all breeds, sizes, temperaments, and needs. My current job is not related to animals, but I work from my laptop and have flexible hours. In my free time I love learn and practice dog training with my own dog. **I love dogs and cats, but I also have a wide variety of experience with small pets and livestock of all sizes!** Whether housesitting in your home or hosting your dog in my home, my schedule allows me to be with your pet close to 24/7, which is great for puppies, elderly pets, pets with separation anxiety, and the pet who is used to being spoiled. I offer dog boarding and dog daycare in my home, located in McKinleyville on 1.5 acres. We also share our property with my eight month old Boston Terrier, a dog savvy indoor/outdoor cat, and free range chickens. For boarding and daycare, a quick meet-and-greet is required before hand. Dog guests are typically kept on leash until I know they can be trusted to not chase the chickens, but we can still enjoy the yard in the mornings and evenings when the chickens are sleeping. I am available for visits to your home of any length while you're away, whether that is for an hour during the day while you're at work or social events, or extended stays while you're out of town. My well behaved eight month old Boston Terrier who is available daytime visits if your pet would enjoy her company. For overnight housesitting, a meet-and-greet is required before hand as she would be joining in your home. I also have special experience with elderly dog care, dogs with mobility issues, giving medication, puppies, dog training and maintaining good habits, grooming, cats, and grooming cats! Did I miss something? Just ask!
About Cassandra L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a lot of experience managing dog's needs in and out of the house. If you have specific routines, rules, and exercise plans you follow with your pet, I will happily follow them. I will treat your pet like they are my own when they are in my care, and to me that means making them feel safe and loved.
Home
Information Cassandra L. would like to know about your pet
I'd love to know what breed(s) your dog is, personality, what they like and don't like, what kind of socialization they have had with other dogs, people, and environments outside your home. OR, I can meet your dog and ask them myself! I have experience with all breeds. I am a sucker for bully breeds of all sizes, any dog with a smushed face, small dogs, working dogs. Really, I love them all.
A typical day
Long walk? Short walks? No walks? I am ready. I love playing training games that get your dog thinking, and it's a great way to get a workout when it's too wet outside. Cuddle sessions, verbal praise, play, I love to keep dogs entertained.
Services
Cassandra can host
Cassandra can watch in your home
Availability
My day job is full time, remote, and very flexible, so whether your pet is in my home and I am in your home, I will be keeping them company. Other than a couple of evening dog training classes, I don't have many away from home obligations that would leave your pet or home unattended. In the rare times I need to leave my home or yours during our time together, dogs are welcome to join me in the car, weather permitting, or can be kennel in my home or yours, follow your usual routine, etc. I am used to and love the constant companionship of pets.
About Cassandra L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a lot of experience managing dog's needs in and out of the house. If you have specific routines, rules, and exercise plans you follow with your pet, I will happily follow them. I will treat your pet like they are my own when they are in my care, and to me that means making them feel safe and loved.
Home
Information Cassandra L. would like to know about your pet
I'd love to know what breed(s) your dog is, personality, what they like and don't like, what kind of socialization they have had with other dogs, people, and environments outside your home. OR, I can meet your dog and ask them myself! I have experience with all breeds. I am a sucker for bully breeds of all sizes, any dog with a smushed face, small dogs, working dogs. Really, I love them all.
A typical day
Long walk? Short walks? No walks? I am ready. I love playing training games that get your dog thinking, and it's a great way to get a workout when it's too wet outside. Cuddle sessions, verbal praise, play, I love to keep dogs entertained.
Location
McKinleyville, CA
Pets
Cassandra L.
McKinleyville, CA