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Cris W.

Graham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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Love dog walking, large fenced yard

Pet care experience

I have a Licensed hobby kennel. I recently graduated from NW School of Canine Studies, which is an intensive course in canine behavior. I have years of experience in positive, force free dog training, I have successfully competed with my dogs in conformation, agility, rally, and obedience. I have a special interest in canine geriatrics and in canine nutrition. I believe proper exercise and mental stimulation solve many canine behavior problems. My dogs get daily runs in our large fenced field, or a hike along the river, as well as play training and puzzle solving. I love to help owners understand that digging, chewing, barking, etc, are just normal dog behaviors and owners need to find a substitute behavior that are acceptable to both parties. I believe in leadership, not dominance.

Reviews

Sylvia R.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 13, 2018
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What a relief to be able to take a vakay and know your fur family is being taken care of. Thank you for taking care of our kids like they were your own.

Marc G.
Dog Boarding • Nov 09, 2017
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Cris was fantastic. We had a short time frame before a weekend trip and felt very comfortable leaving Thora with her after our meet and greet. We received plenty of pictures and updates to let us know that Thora was being taken care of. Cris gave Thora plenty of attention and exercise. She has a huge yard with plenty of things to keep dogs occupied. We would leave Thora with Cris any time and recommend her to anyone.

About Cris W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Cris W. would like to know about your pet

Socialization and play history. Training history. Any behavior concerns. Age, Medical issues. Food restrictions. Leash manners.

A typical day

Days can get long and lonely for your Buddy when his people are at work or school. I'd love to help fill his time with walks on the trails in the Orting, Graham, Kapowsin area. Walks are not forced marches, but explorations depending on the dog's wants and needs, I walk one dog at a time, unless there are two in a family. We also might play tug, chase toys, and learn fun new skills. At my home dogs get to explore 5 acres and play in several fenced yards, including my large play field with the opportunity to learn basic agility skills. Emphasis is always on safety and fun!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Cris can host

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

Cris can watch in your home

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

About Cris W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Cris W. would like to know about your pet

Socialization and play history. Training history. Any behavior concerns. Age, Medical issues. Food restrictions. Leash manners.

A typical day

Days can get long and lonely for your Buddy when his people are at work or school. I'd love to help fill his time with walks on the trails in the Orting, Graham, Kapowsin area. Walks are not forced marches, but explorations depending on the dog's wants and needs, I walk one dog at a time, unless there are two in a family. We also might play tug, chase toys, and learn fun new skills. At my home dogs get to explore 5 acres and play in several fenced yards, including my large play field with the opportunity to learn basic agility skills. Emphasis is always on safety and fun!

Location

Graham, WA

Cris W.'s Neighborhood

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Cris W.

Graham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews