Courtney M.
Port Deposit, MD
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
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
Home
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
Courtney can host
Courtney can watch in your home
About Courtney M.
Skills
Home
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
Courtney M.
Port Deposit, MD