Christian M.
Christian M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Senior & Special Needs Sitter
I’ve spent my life taking care of others. I started as a classroom teacher, then became a school principal, and now I work from home as a consultant supporting schools. During the pandemic I found a new kind of love in dogs. One dog became four, and even as life shifted, my heart for caring never changed. Today I share my home with the two sweet boys in my profile photo, Tex and Yeti. I got into senior and special needs dog care by accident. I adopted a senior dog without realizing he was blind. He became my heart dog and taught me so much about patience and trust. I also learned how hard it is to find someone who truly understands the care these dogs need. If I could, I would adopt every dog who needs a home. I know how hard it is to find care that is both responsible and loving. I simply want to help. Every dog deserves patience, understanding, and someone who truly sees them. I’ve cared for all kinds of wonderful pups, including: • Blind and senior dogs • Dogs with dementia • Paralyzed dogs with IVDD who need manual expression • Diabetic dogs who need insulin and medical routines • Post surgery recovery like TPLO • Anxious and shy dogs • Multi dog homes with different needs and energy levels • And of course the easy, happy go lucky dogs and the occasional puppy with lots of potty breaks
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I try to create a calm, low-stress environment where pets can feel safe and at home. In my care, they’ll have cozy spots to rest, regular potty breaks, and lots of one-on-one attention. For senior or special-needs dogs, I take extra steps to keep them comfortable and safe whether that’s helping with mobility, preventing falls, or managing potty needs and meds. I’m happy to follow whatever routine works best for your pup. I know how important it is for pets, especially shy or medically complex ones, to feel secure. I move slowly, handle them gently, and try to keep things as consistent as possible so they feel at ease.
Ratings and reviews
Christian has been wonderful! She is extremely communicative with us, and very attentive to all of Harrison’s quirks and preferences. He loves having her over for a walk and he’s always relaxed when we get home after he’s seen her during the day!
Radio and Freddie always love seeing Christian come by for a walk and we know they’re in amazing hands regardless of the hot weather or anything!
Christian is the best sitter we've ever had! Took such great care of our baby and sent so many pictures! Christian goes above and beyond!! Will for sure book again!!! 🧡🧡
Christian is the best! Our dogs are always happy to see her and we’re so happy knowing she’ll be there to walk them!! We appreciate Christian so much for being so great that we don’t have to worry at all! Radio can be very active with chasing lizards and dig/catch them if unattended or blinking too long. Christian is on it! Also, Freddie’s bladder is a special case and he’s not had any issue! I truly believe it’s because Christian listened to how his bladder needs micromanaged with only a small amount of water before being crated again. She’s a keeper!!
We love having Christian walk our dogs! Theyre excited to see her, get the walk they need, the potty breaks, a sip of water, and are comfortably happy the rest of the afternoon til moms get home! It’s such a nice relief knowing they’re in such good hands!!
Christian is wonderful! She’s so great at her attention to detail and communications. We and our pups appreciate her walks each time! we have comfort knowing the pups are in great hands and are well taken care of even with a few detailed nuances!
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Schedule
Because I work from home, I have the flexibility to adapt to your pet’s routine. Whether your dog needs structured potty breaks, medication, a specific feeding schedule, or simply lots of love and attention, I will follow their needs closely. I understand that consistency is key and I will make sure to provide the same level of structure and comfort they receive at home. If you’re hiring me for walks, I’ll make sure they get plenty of sniffs, enrichment, and affection. For dogs that struggle with leash reactivity, I’ll work on helping them build confidence and practice calm walking habits.