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Christine T.

Alexandria, VA

4 reviews
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Responsible, loving and fun!

Pet care experience

Hi there! I’m Christine and I have worked with animals for most of my life. I hope you’ll find my experience and maturity reassuring when booking a service with me. I absolutely love dogs and relish getting to know them and engage them on their terms. Some love rumbunctious play and some prefer quiet cuddles. I worked for Animal Control in NY for several years and dealt with everything from emergency medical care to evaluating animals for adoption. I now am firmly hooked on the sport of dog agility and compete with my two Border Collie boys on the weekends. I believe training of any sort should be rooted in play and fun for the dog! If booking at stay with me and my canine pack your dog will get long leash walks in Huntley Meadows and be treated like a full member of the family - that means a spot on the couch to watch evening TV, plenty of treats and an abundance of cuddles 🙂!

Reviews

Laurie M.
Oct 25, 2020

Christine is an excellent dog walker and pet sitter. I’ve known her for several years, she is extremely knowledgeable, professional and very responsible. She loves animals and always puts their safety first. My mini Aussie who is timid and anxious around strangers took one look at Christine and left me to sit next to her. I STRONGLY recommend Christine and the services she provides.

Martin C.
Oct 25, 2020

Christine is an award winning dog trainer who has shown at both the AKC and UKI National Championship as well as at the Westminster Dog Show. She is a caring and empathetic person who is reliable and trustworthy. She has helped me become a better dog owner, and our dogs adore her.

Cynthia H.
Oct 25, 2020

Christine is an incredible dog sitter. She is a very experienced dog trainer and has a great rapport with all kinds of dogs. She is a very reliable person and will take very good care of your dog. I can think of no one better to trust your dog with! I would have her take care of my dogs without hesitation. There is really no one better!

Mary D.
Oct 25, 2020

Christine has taken care of my dogs for the past 8 years and I couldn't be more pleased. I have entrusted her with my aging dogs and young pups alike. She is keenly attuned to the dog's needs and because of her training expertise, I always know they are safe in her hands. She treats each of my dogs like one of her own and they just adore her! I couldn't think of anyone better to entrust the care of my four legged friends. Christine is the best and she is reliable!

About Christine T.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large home in which I, my husband, adult daughter (currently finishing her last semester of college online) reside. We have 2 male Border Collies (8 and 2 years old) and a cat. My dogs are friendly and well socialized.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Christine T. would like to know about your pet

All breeds and sizes of dogs are welcome as long as there are no aggression issues. I like to get as much information about a canine guest as I can - any quirks, likes and dislikes, fears and the established routine (mealtimes, habits, etc), favorite games to play etc ?

A typical day

Any dog staying with me will get to explore Huntley Meadows on leash - lots of interesting scents there, definitely a favorite dog destination! There will be lots of play and snuggling as well, of course...

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Christine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Christine can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently at home full time and am usually not gone for more than 2-3 hours at a time for in-home stays. Alternately I am available to walk dogs from mid morning to early evening. I am able to administer oral medications or insulin.

About Christine T.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large home in which I, my husband, adult daughter (currently finishing her last semester of college online) reside. We have 2 male Border Collies (8 and 2 years old) and a cat. My dogs are friendly and well socialized.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Christine T. would like to know about your pet

All breeds and sizes of dogs are welcome as long as there are no aggression issues. I like to get as much information about a canine guest as I can - any quirks, likes and dislikes, fears and the established routine (mealtimes, habits, etc), favorite games to play etc ?

A typical day

Any dog staying with me will get to explore Huntley Meadows on leash - lots of interesting scents there, definitely a favorite dog destination! There will be lots of play and snuggling as well, of course...

Location

Alexandria, VA

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Christine T.

Alexandria, VA

4 reviews