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Courtney W.

Royal Oak, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews
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Animals are my favorite!

Pet care experience

I have 5 cats and a golden retriever. My animals are all up to date on flea and tick medication and their vaccines. My golden retriever gets along with other dogs very well. My cats generally ignore dogs and avoid bothersome ones. I have pet gates and a spare room to separate animals as needed and can also provide space on separate floors of my home. I have been around lots of dogs in my life! I have experience with several hound breeds, bully breeds, German shepherds, golden retrievers, yellow labs, beagles, and mixed breeds just to name a few. I have had senior dogs a few times and have personal experience raising puppies over 8 weeks old. Many of my friends and family members call me a cat whisperer. I make friends with every cat I meet and am excellent at reading their body language. I raised a litter of kittens in the fall of 2020 and have rescued many cats over my lifetime. I take dogs out from 8 AM to 12 AM, depending on how often they need to go out. They go out every 2-4 hours or more often as needed. I feed them on their usual schedule and walk them at least once a day when they’re boarded with me. I will do my very best to meet the needs of your pet(s)! I send updates once per day. I give them enrichment activities in the late morning/early afternoon and supervised play time with my dog - if they get along - throughout the day. I separate the dogs at 8 PM so they can have some down time before bed. All dogs stay on leash when they are outside. I have one dog eat at a time in a separate room with multiple dogs in the house to avoid resource guarding/aggression. I have lots of toys for them to play with and give them attention when they ask for it.

Reviews

Jordy W.
Dog Walking • Jul 16, 2022
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Very detailed and dependable and takes great care of my Ruthie

Jordy W.
Dog Walking • Jan 04, 2022
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Courtney does wonderfully with Ruthie! She is very detailed and takes a lot of care when walking her and we appreciate that so much. Thank you for all of your help!

Jordy W.
Dog Walking • Sep 30, 2021
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Courtney was great! She was very kind to Ruthie and took great care of her on the walk. She was on time and took many pictures during so that I could see what a good girl Ruthie was while she was away!

Tiana S.
Dog Boarding • Aug 18, 2021
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Courtney was great! She took our pup in on short notice and made Maddie feel comfortable in her home. She provided a detailed update of what they were up to daily. I would recommend Courtney to anyone looking for a sitter for their pet.

About Courtney W.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow your instructions to the best of my ability. I keep an eye out for anything that may be dangerous for a dog to pick up and make sure they have a chance to get a drink when we get back inside from a walk. Dog boarding allows your dog(s) to play with mine, if their energies align. They will have the opportunity to decide how they want to spend their day, so couch potatoes and hyper dogs can all have their needs met. I have the ability to separate dogs if/when they get worked up and need a break. All dogs remain on leash at all times outside because I do not have a fenced in yard. I can easily accommodate reactive dogs on walks, thanks to over two years of experience with reactive dogs. I keep my house picked up and always supervise them and will separate them when I have to leave them for a bit to run errands.

Information Courtney W. would like to know about your pet

How many times per day do you take your dog out and how often? How much do they eat per meal and what time are their meals? Are they reactive to anything? Do they have a high prey drive? Are they on any medication?

A typical day

I take dogs on walks once or twice a day depending on their energy levels. They also get the chance to go on a sniffing adventure a couple of times a day if they show interest in sniffing while we're outside. Enrichment is my go-to calming activity for restless dogs. I love to play fetch and tug of war! Dogs also have plenty of time for napping and lounging around. I create a schedule for their individual needs.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Courtney can watch in your home

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

Availability

I stay home full-time, so I have plenty of time to dedicate to pets. I regularly update my calendar and mark off days when I am not free, so you always know when I am available.

About Courtney W.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow your instructions to the best of my ability. I keep an eye out for anything that may be dangerous for a dog to pick up and make sure they have a chance to get a drink when we get back inside from a walk. Dog boarding allows your dog(s) to play with mine, if their energies align. They will have the opportunity to decide how they want to spend their day, so couch potatoes and hyper dogs can all have their needs met. I have the ability to separate dogs if/when they get worked up and need a break. All dogs remain on leash at all times outside because I do not have a fenced in yard. I can easily accommodate reactive dogs on walks, thanks to over two years of experience with reactive dogs. I keep my house picked up and always supervise them and will separate them when I have to leave them for a bit to run errands.

Information Courtney W. would like to know about your pet

How many times per day do you take your dog out and how often? How much do they eat per meal and what time are their meals? Are they reactive to anything? Do they have a high prey drive? Are they on any medication?

A typical day

I take dogs on walks once or twice a day depending on their energy levels. They also get the chance to go on a sniffing adventure a couple of times a day if they show interest in sniffing while we're outside. Enrichment is my go-to calming activity for restless dogs. I love to play fetch and tug of war! Dogs also have plenty of time for napping and lounging around. I create a schedule for their individual needs.

Location

Royal Oak, MI

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Courtney W.

Royal Oak, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews