Courtney D.
Medical, TX
K9 passion with behavior background
Pet care experience
I have worked in animal behavior for several years. In college, I specifically studied anxiety and aggression behaviors, while also working as an animal trainer. I was recruited after college to help start up a new neuroscience lab in Houston because of my animal training expertise. I am well versed at using operant conditioning to teach animals complex behaviors, and I am able to combine that with the ability to read each animal’s body language to determine how to best assist and guide their training. I am very enthusiastic about all things dogs, especially rescues. All dogs, when given the love they desire and respect they deserve, are capable of spreading joy and happiness to everyone they encounter. I am the type of person to cross the street just to ask if I can pet a dog. Growing up, my family always had at least one dog, several of whom were special needs (including blindness, inability to control hind legs, and aggression because of previous abuse) so I am capable of working with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and attention spans. With my background in behavior and passion for all things dogs, you can rest assured that your dog will be given all of the love and attention it needs!
Reviews
Courtney did daily drop in visits for our cat for over 2 weeks while we were out of the country. Our cat doesn’t like strangers and literally hides in another room when people are over. However, Courtney won him over and he loved it when she would come and play with him. She sent very cute picture updates and went above and beyond my expectations! I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Courtney again!
We recently left our dogs and pet rat with Courtney for a week while we traveled. Courtney was a pleasure to work with - polite, great with communication, and most importantly, great with the pets. We came home to happy pets. We will definitely book with Courtney again in the future!
Everything was great and I will definitely be using her again in the future!
I could not have asked for a better pet sitting/Rover experience. This was our first time leaving our highly anxious dogs. Ever. Courtney was so patient and kind with them and made them feel so at ease. She sent me updates every night and made sure that worrying about the dogs wasn’t ruining my trip. 10/10 would use Courtney again and again and again!
About Courtney D.
Communication
Skills
Information Courtney D. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know if a dog has any sort of anxieties or aggressive tendencies before sitting. I will not say no to the job, but I would prefer to know beforehand to prepare. I will be ecstatic to care for your dog regardless of breed!
A typical day
We'll go on long walks and I'll give your dog all the pats I can manage! If requested, I can assist in basic training over the course of several visits! Rest assured that your dog will be in good hands!
Services
Courtney can watch in your home
About Courtney D.
Communication
Skills
Information Courtney D. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know if a dog has any sort of anxieties or aggressive tendencies before sitting. I will not say no to the job, but I would prefer to know beforehand to prepare. I will be ecstatic to care for your dog regardless of breed!
A typical day
We'll go on long walks and I'll give your dog all the pats I can manage! If requested, I can assist in basic training over the course of several visits! Rest assured that your dog will be in good hands!
Location
Houston, TX
Pets
Courtney D.
Medical, TX