Dawn R.
Dawn R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $40 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Large fenced yard. Come play
I have retired from dog training after nine years and I’m also retired nurse and I’d like to devote my time to taking care of other people’s pets My availability varies and I am willing to work with any special needs dog. I have quite a bit of experience. I love taking care of any breeds . No breed is prohibited. I have been working with a rescue as well for a number of years and have experience with a variety of larger dogs. We will begin with the meet and greet and see where it goes from there. Dogs are family and I will treat your dog like a want my own dogs to be treated. Cpdt-ka certified
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Personally, my dogs are allowed to sleep anywhere they want - furniture and beds, but I will respect anybody’s wishes to keep animals off beds and furniture in their own home. I want them to be as comfortable as they can be. All my dogs are seniors so I feel it’s important that they are comfortable in their elderly age
Ratings and reviews
Awesome! Will rebook


I am so thankful that we found Dawn! We booked last minute after someone else canceled on us, but it was a blessing in disguise. Even with short notice, Dawn was so friendly and easy to communicate with; she quickly made time for us to do a meet and greet with her dogs (who are all great). Her fenced in backyard is very large and the perfect place to play, plus she has a whole room in the house dedicated to her dogs with lots of comfy beds, bones, and toys for them to play with. I could tell immediately how great she was with dogs; she is a dog trainer and it really showed in her ability to make my (sometimes skittish) dog feel comfortable and welcomed into her pack. When we picked up our dog after vacation, he was so happy and tired and clearly had a great week. We were really pleased and immediately booked Dawn again for our next trip away! Thanks for everything!

Thanks Dawn for watching our dog! Leia had a blast and loved meeting your dogs and staying with you for 2 nights. I loved getting photos and videos during her stay with you. You have a great set up at your house for keeping dogs and giving them tender loving care. Leia enjoyed staying with you and being part of your family.
Dawn was Great! The set up and where the dogs stay is amazing. Huge fenced in backyard with a large dog door for the dogs to go in and out as they please. Her dogs are so friendly and got along my dog greatly. I could really tell my golden retriever had a blast and enjoyed his stay. He even got some dog treats sent home with him. 100% would recommend.

I first met Dawn Rice when I took my 1 year old Pit Bull mix for training. Hope was so full of energy and love that she would knock people over when she went to greet them. After a few sessions with Dawn she is much better behaved. Dawn uses a very positive and gently approach to training. As a result, Hope thinks the sun rises and sets on her. She cannot wait to see her when we got to training sessions (we are now on Good Citizen) and she follows Dawn around following her every command. So, if you are looking for a dog sitter the you dogs will fall in love with and you can rest easy that they will be cared for, then I can surely recommend Dawn.
To Whom it May Concern, I have known Dawn Rice for many years and during that time she has been a pet lover and pet owner. Dawn is warm, gentle, nurturing and caring. Her compassion for animals is unsurpassed and many times I have seen Dawn put her comfort behind that of her animals'. Dawn has taken a number of classes pertaining to pet care as well as animal behavior. Dawn also volunteers at a local pet shelter. I would be very confident in having Dawn take care of and spoil my pets with her undaunted kindness and love. Most Sincerely, Craig Moller
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Schedule
I just moved back to Montevallo from Virginia and I currently have three dogs of my own. I did have as many as seven. I’m available to dog sit in your home or do drop in visits. I love all animals and will take care of your pets just like I would my own.
