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Courtney M.

Port Deposit, MD

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Lifelong animal lover and caregiver

Pet care experience

As an animal lover from birth I've had a life long love for pets. I grew up with a family dog since I was seven who has sadly recently passed. I spent a summer as a contracted petsitter going to up to 5 homes a day to care for their dogs, cats, and other pets for walks, cuddles, and general care needs. Volunteered as a dog walker at the SPCA for 2 years. I also majored in Animal Behavior. I know that dogs and cats are a part of the family and will treat them with the highest attentiveness and care one could offer. I will love your pets like they are my own. I look forward to opening up my heart (and in some cases home) to your sweet fur babies!

Reviews

Taylor M.
Oct 18, 2016

Courtney has watched our energetic Jack Russell mix, Riley, for long holiday weekends. She is a natural with every animal she meets, and Riley took to her instantly. Courtney will care for your furry friend as if it were her own.

About Courtney M.

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Courtney M. would like to know about your pet

As I only want the best for the pets I would be happy to hear anything of importance or concern to the owner. If they get stressed by the mail man or other dogs I can navigate it. If they need a certain way of handling for safety or preference I will do what is requested of me. I just want the dogs to be as comfortable and happy as possible and I know thats what the owner wants too so I trust them to decide on what information may be of use to me-after all no one knows their pup like they do!

A typical day

As a full time student and a life-long animal lover being a pet care provider brings me a lot of joy. When I first meet a dog I am careful to display my nature and intentions, I have had customers before that had rescue dogs from formerly abusive homes so I have to read and recognize dog body language well. Once the dog is comfortable with me I attend to his needs, be it a walk(exercise and bathroom break), feeding, medication, or attention and affection. Once the dogs needs are satisfied I am able to spend the rest of my time with them doing what they seem to enjoy. While walks are often under time-constraint I can usually tell based on energy and enthusiasm wether the dog needs to get more exercise or is looking to be getting tired so I can create the appropriate walk length, time, and endurance. If the owner provides certain toys or allows treats I can practice obedience and appropriate play. But my favorite part and what often seems to be theirs: Giving the best petting, scratching, rubbing I can give!

Services

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

Courtney can host

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

Courtney can watch in your home

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

About Courtney M.

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Courtney M. would like to know about your pet

As I only want the best for the pets I would be happy to hear anything of importance or concern to the owner. If they get stressed by the mail man or other dogs I can navigate it. If they need a certain way of handling for safety or preference I will do what is requested of me. I just want the dogs to be as comfortable and happy as possible and I know thats what the owner wants too so I trust them to decide on what information may be of use to me-after all no one knows their pup like they do!

A typical day

As a full time student and a life-long animal lover being a pet care provider brings me a lot of joy. When I first meet a dog I am careful to display my nature and intentions, I have had customers before that had rescue dogs from formerly abusive homes so I have to read and recognize dog body language well. Once the dog is comfortable with me I attend to his needs, be it a walk(exercise and bathroom break), feeding, medication, or attention and affection. Once the dogs needs are satisfied I am able to spend the rest of my time with them doing what they seem to enjoy. While walks are often under time-constraint I can usually tell based on energy and enthusiasm wether the dog needs to get more exercise or is looking to be getting tired so I can create the appropriate walk length, time, and endurance. If the owner provides certain toys or allows treats I can practice obedience and appropriate play. But my favorite part and what often seems to be theirs: Giving the best petting, scratching, rubbing I can give!

Location

Port Deposit, MD

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Courtney M.

Port Deposit, MD

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