Collins W.
Wilmington, NC
Walks, Pet-Sitting and Boarding
Pet care experience
My name is Collins. I've been around dogs my entire life. My family has trained our own hunting dogs for as long as I can remember. I'm currently a senior in college studying Psychology. Tied into my major, I have attended service dog training classes. I'm currently an intern for a service dog training foundation. This organization trains assistance dogs for many different things. A few examples are: Alert Dogs for things such as diabetes or people who suffer seizures, children with Autism, and they provide many psychiatric service dogs to our veterans. I believe I got the job because of all my past experience training. I can help with anything from manners and people skills to hunting abilities. (I only train retrieval bird dogs; I do not train pointers, deer dogs, or any dogs used for hunting in groups). For hunting purposes, I can train your dog to stay even with the excitement of gunfire. Your dog will be able to perform blind retrievals. This means if the dog cannot see where the bird has landed, you can verbally or by hand direct your dog to the target. As for manners, I can help with heeling with or without a leash, people skills in public, kennel issues, and most household issues. When it comes to walks, I enjoy taking dogs down nature trails. This is great stimuli for your dog, and obviously loads of fun! If requested, I will take them to areas where they can swim. Anywhere we go, we are liable to get a game of fetch in. I am able to do mostly any exercise request you may have for your dog. If you need somewhere to board your pooch, my yellow lab and I are always happy to have some company. I have some experience administering medications to dogs. If it's something I've never seen before, I'm a very fast learner and it should not be an issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have ANY questions about walks, training, sitting, or boarding. Thank you for your consideration!! ~Collins
Reviews
Collins is the most qualified person on this website. She is an intern at Paws4People and works with dogs non stop training them to be service dogs. She will not only take care of your dog as if it was her own, but she will also give you tips on training as well. I left my lab puppy with her for 2 weeks while on a trip and I came back and his bad habits were gone! She also has experience with training retrievers for hunting. Definitely give her a shot! Your dog will be in excellent care!
About Collins W.
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Information Collins W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know ahead of time if your pet has any medications I would need to administer during their stay. I am familiar with most medications for dogs. However, if I have not seen it before I may need some informing on your dogs specific needs before you leave them.
A typical day
I enjoy taking dogs down nature trails. If requested/allowed, they will be taken down trails they are able to take a swim. Fetch can also be involved. :)
Services
Collins can host
Collins can watch in your home
About Collins W.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Collins W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know ahead of time if your pet has any medications I would need to administer during their stay. I am familiar with most medications for dogs. However, if I have not seen it before I may need some informing on your dogs specific needs before you leave them.
A typical day
I enjoy taking dogs down nature trails. If requested/allowed, they will be taken down trails they are able to take a swim. Fetch can also be involved. :)
Location
Wilmington, NC
Pets
Collins W.
Wilmington, NC