ChristiAne W.
Rapidan, VA
experienced, individualized petcare
Pet care experience
Over 30 years experience taking care of dogs (and cats, and horses, and a few other species) as a pet sitter, veterinary technician, kennel attendant and dog trainer provide the solid basis for experienced, knowledgeable care. Your dog will feel right at home and cared for as close to his/her normal life style as possible. My experience includes caring for puppies and senior dogs, administering most any medication, providing play, walks and other activities for energetic dogs, having a good eye for when something is not quite right, and providing TLC throughout the stay. I am pet First Aid certified by the American Red Cross. My professional career includes years of experience as veterinary technician, dog trainer, pet sitter, riding instructor, and barn manager. My home is available for boarding. Your dog will live with me as if my own. There is a large fenced yard for exercise and my dog to hang out or play with, if compatible. There is also plenty of space for individual areas if your dog prefers human company or needs quiet time. I limit boarding to one or two dogs as I want to be able to provide individual care to each dog. This year, the basement will be converted to a dog play room. All services are individualized to provide for your dog's needs and likes. This includes exercise walks at local parks (if you wish), light grooming, playtime, and anything else we set up during an initial free consultation. You also have the option of adding more extensive dog training sessions or board and train. I have worked for a well known dog training school in NY as an obedience and agility instructor. I can also help with many behavior issues. I have provided pet sitting and dog training services since 1996. I enjoy the different personalities each pet has and love taking care of them. After relocating to Virginia in 2014, I continued to provide pet care services on a limited basis. I serve pets in the Culpeper/Orange /Madison areas. I am available for boarding, dog walking, drop in visits and sometimes for overnight pet sitting in your home. Besides dogs and cats I also have extensive experience with horses. Farm sitting is available. I often can provide drop in or walking services on short notice., but will need longer notice for pet sitting or boarding so that I can adjust my work schedule to your pets needs. I am looking forward to provide care for your pets.
Reviews
Our dog Peper had a wonderful stay with ChristiAne and her dog Peet. With ChristiAne’s guidance we carefully had the dogs meet prior to the booking and they became friends. They ran and played a lot during the stay. ChristiAne’s home is very dog friendly and so is she. We highly recommend her.
ChristiAne is incredibly professional and capable. I believe she could handle anything at all that comes up qnd am very grateful for her and her proximity to me.
ChristiAne was wonderful with Addison. She enjoyed her walks and play time. We would call on ChristiAne again.
ChristiAne was absolutely wonderful! She did a fabulous job with our pet and he really liked her! She was very responsive to all communications both prior to our trip as well as while we were away. She stayed at our house while we were gone and it was in pristine condition when we returned. We received wonderful photos during the stay that made us feel at ease that our pet was in good hands. We really appreciated her attention to detail both with the care of our baby as well as with our home. I highly recommend her and am so happy that I have found someone reliable to count on when I have to be away!
About ChristiAne W.
Communication
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Information ChristiAne W. would like to know about your pet
An initial, free consultation with new clients allows us to discuss your dog/s needs and likes and to set up future pet care services. I only commit to a pet sitting stay after such a consultation. During the consultation I like to know as much as possible about your dog: feeding schedule, health, favorite things to do, any allergies, and the basics about your house as well. During the stay your dog will feel treated like my own. Priorities are comfort and safety for your dog, and fun through preferred activities. My schedule is flexible to accommodate for you dog's needs. I also am respectful to your house and send updates about your pet while you are away.
A typical day
Your dog will have personalized care. We will need to meet beforehand and discuss your dog's needs and likes. I have many years experience staying in pets' homes and providing care that comes close to their regular routine. I like to take walks with dogs or play in the yard. Exercise walks, basic good behavior reinforcement, and cuddling to your pet's content. If you want we can add some basic training to the stay. Your dog will get brushed as much as needed. Most of all, your dog will have loving company and reliable care.
Services
ChristiAne can host
ChristiAne can watch in your home
About ChristiAne W.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information ChristiAne W. would like to know about your pet
An initial, free consultation with new clients allows us to discuss your dog/s needs and likes and to set up future pet care services. I only commit to a pet sitting stay after such a consultation. During the consultation I like to know as much as possible about your dog: feeding schedule, health, favorite things to do, any allergies, and the basics about your house as well. During the stay your dog will feel treated like my own. Priorities are comfort and safety for your dog, and fun through preferred activities. My schedule is flexible to accommodate for you dog's needs. I also am respectful to your house and send updates about your pet while you are away.
A typical day
Your dog will have personalized care. We will need to meet beforehand and discuss your dog's needs and likes. I have many years experience staying in pets' homes and providing care that comes close to their regular routine. I like to take walks with dogs or play in the yard. Exercise walks, basic good behavior reinforcement, and cuddling to your pet's content. If you want we can add some basic training to the stay. Your dog will get brushed as much as needed. Most of all, your dog will have loving company and reliable care.
Location
Rapidan, VA
Pets
ChristiAne W.
Rapidan, VA