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Crystal D.

Cape May Court House, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•103 reviews
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PAWSitive Care & Training

Pet care experience

WELCOME TO PAWSITIVE CARE & TRAINING! Professional Canine Services by Crystal D. PLEASE ASK TO SEE MY RATE SHEET FOR PRICING ON ALL AVAILABLE SERVICES - THE PRICES THAT ROVER DISPLAYS ARE *NOT* ACCURATE; I CUSTOMIZE MY PRICES MUCH MORE THAN ROVER ALLOWS ME TO DO! ~*WHO AM I? *~ I am a professional dog-lover with more than 20 years of experience caring for dogs) of all sizes, shapes, ages, and temperaments. I have worked with dogs from the puppy stages to the senior years, dogs who are fosters or who have found their fur-ever home with you, dogs with reactivity and/or aggression, high energy or couch-potato dogs. As such, I am able to competently work with the varying and individual needs of most any canine. In the RARE event that I’m not able to help you, I can and will point you towards other trustworthy and reliable professionals who might better suit your needs and be a good match for your canine companion. I aim to work with utmost integrity and I hold myself accountable to the ethical and professional standards of the animal behavior and professional dog training organizations from which I am seeking credentialing. Please ask for more information about these organizations and/or my credentials. I’m also a mom, student, and partner. I get what it's like to have dog(s) within a family and while living a busy life; I'll gladly make this easier on you! ~*SERVICES OFFERED*~ **DOG WALKING, DROP-IN VISITS Do your dogs need a nice walk or potty break? Are they recovering from surgery or other illness and need somebody to check in with them frequently? How about medication(s)* administered? Flea/Tick Repellent applied or Heart Worm Preventative given? Please ask about any desired services that you do not see listed! *I offer administration of oral or topical medications and injection of subcutaneous medication(s). Feel free to ask me about your dogs' other special needs! **DOG TRAINING AND/OR BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION Are you considering adding a puppy or dog to your family and wish for assistance in picking out the one that will be the best fit for your family? Do you have a dog/puppy whose jumping, barking, digging, pulling on leash, and/or other behaviors are causing a nuisance and you need help? Do you need help house-training or crate training a new (or not so new) 4-legged member of your family? Is your dog/puppy fearful and/or aggressive in certain situations or around certain people/places/objects and you'd like help in making them feel more comfortable and eliminating troubling behaviors? Do you want your dog/puppy to learn their basic manners and important cues (such as sit, down, wait, stay, come, leave it, place,)? Does your dog/puppy seem to look everywhere but at you when you call his/her name and want them to learn to focus on you? I can help with all this and more! Contact me to set up a 30-60 min. consultation! ~*$20 OFF IF YOU'RE NEW TO ROVER.COM*~ If you have never booked through Rover I am able to give you a promo code for $20 off of your first stay subject to Rover.com's terms & conditions.

Reviews

Luis R.
Drop-In Visits • ott 31, 2017
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Crystal did an amazing job. Kept me updated and sent a lot of pictures. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter.

Jamie H.
Dog Walking • ott 08, 2017
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Crystal has been such a life saver this past week! My pooch Phoebe has been under the weather and not able to do her normal routine or hang out with other dogs, Crystal has stopped by while we've been at work and on busy weekends. Crystal has some car troubles and even got a Lyft to make sure Phoebe could get out for a bit.

Ron J.
Dog Walking • ott 04, 2017
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Crystal helped me when I was unexpectedly stuck at work. Thank you!!

Ron J.
Dog Walking • set 24, 2017
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Willow loves when Crystal comes to see her and I know she's in good hands while I'm at work.

About Crystal D.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Regarding safety, there are many steps that I take to ensure that your dog(s) and/or other pets are well cared for and, most importantly; safe! I am certified in Dog CPR, First Aid, & Safety. I will not leave your dog(s) unsupervised. Furthermore, they will engage in safe and enriching activities with me that will exercise them both mentally and physically (as age or otherwise appropriate). I take care to understand your dogs' allergies, if any, as well as what medications or supplements they may or may not be taking. I am detail-oriented and therefore follow your instructions very well. I can administer oral or topical medications as well as subcutaneous injections of medications. I make sure to observe your dogs' behavior and report any changes or concerns immediately. I am familiar with what common household substances, foods, etc. are toxic to your pets and I have pet poison control on speed dial in my phone. As a dog care professional, I'll be happy to offer advice regarding safety, behavior and training, and your dogs' overall needs and best interests as I'm able to within the scope of my 21+ years of experience and education.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Crystal D. would like to know about your pet

For all dogs 6 months old and older I will require proof of up to date Bordatella, Distemper, Parvo, and Rabies vaccinations. I highly recommend (but do not require) a Leptospirosis vaccination as well. Additionally, I have release forms which we will both sign to ensure your pet has a safe and enjoyable visit!

A typical day

Every dog is an individual; I'll gladly listen to your knowledge of your dog(s) regarding their likes and dislikes and I'll happily make recommendations of my own. I'm experienced with solving training and behavioral concerns, so I'll be able to give you insight on meeting your dogs' needs both mentally and physically as well as ways to enrich them beyond just the basics of everyday life.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's 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

Crystal can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Crystal can watch in your home

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

Availability

I'm a full-time provider of professional canine services (drop-ins/walks, training, behavior consultations). Please reach out to me regarding my availability - I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

About Crystal D.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Regarding safety, there are many steps that I take to ensure that your dog(s) and/or other pets are well cared for and, most importantly; safe! I am certified in Dog CPR, First Aid, & Safety. I will not leave your dog(s) unsupervised. Furthermore, they will engage in safe and enriching activities with me that will exercise them both mentally and physically (as age or otherwise appropriate). I take care to understand your dogs' allergies, if any, as well as what medications or supplements they may or may not be taking. I am detail-oriented and therefore follow your instructions very well. I can administer oral or topical medications as well as subcutaneous injections of medications. I make sure to observe your dogs' behavior and report any changes or concerns immediately. I am familiar with what common household substances, foods, etc. are toxic to your pets and I have pet poison control on speed dial in my phone. As a dog care professional, I'll be happy to offer advice regarding safety, behavior and training, and your dogs' overall needs and best interests as I'm able to within the scope of my 21+ years of experience and education.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Crystal D. would like to know about your pet

For all dogs 6 months old and older I will require proof of up to date Bordatella, Distemper, Parvo, and Rabies vaccinations. I highly recommend (but do not require) a Leptospirosis vaccination as well. Additionally, I have release forms which we will both sign to ensure your pet has a safe and enjoyable visit!

A typical day

Every dog is an individual; I'll gladly listen to your knowledge of your dog(s) regarding their likes and dislikes and I'll happily make recommendations of my own. I'm experienced with solving training and behavioral concerns, so I'll be able to give you insight on meeting your dogs' needs both mentally and physically as well as ways to enrich them beyond just the basics of everyday life.

Location

Cape May Court House, NJ

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Crystal D.

Cape May Court House, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•103 reviews