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Ciera M.

Monterey, CA

3 reviews
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Active & Experienced Dog Caretaker

Pet care experience

I have always had a huge passion for animals, especially dogs. I started volunteering as a teenager at dog rescues and transitioned into a position in the adoptions department of the SF SPCA as well as walking/caretaking for dogs for the past year. While working at the SPCA, I assisted a Dog Training class consisting of about 10 dogs of all sizes and temperaments, I am great with high-energy large dogs small shy dogs and even reactive dogs. My goal is to eventually become a certified dog trainer for rescue dogs. I recently moved to Monterey and am looking to continue my Dog Caretaking here in the Monterey Bay Area. My work at the SPCA and as a caretaker have prepared me to do this job with the knowledge and compassion it deserves. My skills include both cat and dog claw trimming, stress-free handling, canine body language, reactivity, and safe-leash handling.

Reviews

Aaron H.
Oct 11, 2017

Ciera has been an absolute lifesaver. She has been working with my dog Charlie for about a year who giving him walks, and training him to socialize with other dogs. I've had her stay at my house overnight many times, and she gives frequent updates and doesn't shy away from bad news. She's honest, thoughtful, and trustworthy. If I had children I would trust Ciera with them!

Zoey W.
Oct 09, 2017

Ciera is amazing!!! We have a very high energy dog that requires a lot of attention and exercise, and she is the only person we trust with him! She's very knowledgeable on how to handle dogs in the best way, and spoils ours whenever we go away! She takes him on runs, on rides, and is always sharing pictures with us of what they're doing! Highly recommend her to anyone!

Idzel C.
Oct 08, 2017

Ciera is an amazing and experienced dog caretaker/walker! She and I were co-workers at the San Francisco SPCA for a year and she has shown her dog skills time and time again with clients. She is caring, compassionate and knowledgable on all sizes and breeds. She has pet sat for a few friends of mine when I could not, and even helped train my friend's shepherd mix learn how to stay, roll over and not jump during greetings. At the SFSPCA we were responsible for basic training, walking, feeding, cleaning after and doing dog-dog introductions with clients resident dogs if they were interested in adopting. I can vouch for her when I say that she was great at all of the above and helped a lot of our shelter dogs find homes because of her training with them. Ciera is experienced in positive reinforcement training methods and is responsible, reliable and very understanding when it comes to dogs and their needs!

About Ciera M.

Communication

66% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Ciera M. would like to know about your pet

Emergency contact information, Allergies, Reactivity to humans/dogs/other animals, any special needs

A typical day

I love taking dogs on adventures with me and even bought a backseat cover so I can take your dog on hikes, to the beach, or anywhere he likes! I am also a professional fetch and tug-of-war player. I usually wear a bait bag with treats to go over basic training and also to reward good behaviors on our walks. I use only positive-reinforcement and no aversive methods or equipment including prong, choke, or shock collars.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Ciera can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ciera can watch in your home

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

About Ciera M.

Communication

66% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Ciera M. would like to know about your pet

Emergency contact information, Allergies, Reactivity to humans/dogs/other animals, any special needs

A typical day

I love taking dogs on adventures with me and even bought a backseat cover so I can take your dog on hikes, to the beach, or anywhere he likes! I am also a professional fetch and tug-of-war player. I usually wear a bait bag with treats to go over basic training and also to reward good behaviors on our walks. I use only positive-reinforcement and no aversive methods or equipment including prong, choke, or shock collars.

Location

Monterey, CA

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Ciera M.

Monterey, CA

3 reviews