Dawn V.
Bremerton, WA
Your pet will almost think it’s you
Pet care experience
Hello! Thank you for looking over my profile. I look forward to talking with you & meeting your pets. I am seasoned animal handler of 20+ years with my expertise being primarily with dogs. I spent 10+ years as a volunteer for my hometown shelter Butte Humane Society where I gained experience handling & training large breed dogs with behavior and training issues. It was through that work that I learned dogs & helping people with their dogs was not only my passion, but my calling. So, I jumped off the “rat race wheel” & have dedicated my life to training dogs & helping people overcome difficult training issues like aggression, leash pulling & the big one….separation anxiety, which I have extensive experience with through my own dogs, as well as others. If your dog is exhibiting separation anxiety signs, I’m your girl! In addition to that, I am incredibly passionate about animal care, nutrition & their emotional well-being which includes caring for your pet when you can’t. So, if you’re looking for a dedicated pet sitter, pet walker or you’re having some training issues & don’t know what the heck to do….drop me a line. I can help!!
Reviews
Dawn is SO great with Roscoe. He just adores her! I really appreciate her informing me with such detail how the walk went :)
Dawn took great care of our dog and was very communicative/proactive during the time we were away.
I would actually give Dawn a 10 star rating - she is wonderful! Our pet felt completely happy and loved under Dawn's care. Dawn stayed in touch with us throughout our trip and will were able to have a great time knowing that our baby was being so well tended.
Dawn is incredible!! She watched my elderly shih-tzu, Mini, for a week while I went to a wedding in Spain. I was really nervous about leaving Mini because her health has recently been declining and she now requires a whole lot of care in addition to just being a spoiled jerk in general. But Dawn was a real gem. Mini was unsurprisingly nervous at first, but Dawn knew just how to calm her down and win her over, giving her neck massages and being really patient. She'd send multiple detailed reports about Mini every day, letting me know how much she was eating, how her meds were going and all about the obnoxious brattiness she was throwing at Dawn. Dawn even went above and beyond what we asked, taking her for walks around the complex to calm her down and getting Mini to play with toys, which she never does with us. Dawn not only put Mini at ease, but she put me at ease as well knowing my baby was so well taken care of! Thank you so, so much, Dawn. I'm so grateful I found you!!
About Dawn V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not bring client’s animals to my home, but when I’m in your home with your pet, you’re the boss. You know your pet best, so you tell me how to be in your home in a way that best suits your & your pet’s needs.
Information Dawn V. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special behavior needs like aggression, separation anxiety or timidness. I’m more than happy to help you work with your dog in these areas. I have extensive experience with many common behavior issues. I also actively & consistently educate myself on such topics as new training concepts and nutrition as medicine. When I encounter an unfamiliar situation, I go the extra mile to research & educate myself on that in order to give you the best experience I can.
A typical day
I am new to the area, but am unafraid of exploring. Generally, for walking clients, I walk your neighborhood or surrounding areas. I will never take your pet somewhere you’ve not approved. You’re the boss, applesauce! Outside of that, I will take your pup for an energetic walk, play tug or fetch & give all the cuddles they want. Oh yeah….you’ll get lots of pics too!
Services
Dawn can watch in your home
Availability
This is my primary source of income, so my schedule is generally open. I do have two pups of my own to care for, but I am very flexible & will do all I can to work with you, your schedule and your pet’s needs.
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About Dawn V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not bring client’s animals to my home, but when I’m in your home with your pet, you’re the boss. You know your pet best, so you tell me how to be in your home in a way that best suits your & your pet’s needs.
Information Dawn V. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special behavior needs like aggression, separation anxiety or timidness. I’m more than happy to help you work with your dog in these areas. I have extensive experience with many common behavior issues. I also actively & consistently educate myself on such topics as new training concepts and nutrition as medicine. When I encounter an unfamiliar situation, I go the extra mile to research & educate myself on that in order to give you the best experience I can.
A typical day
I am new to the area, but am unafraid of exploring. Generally, for walking clients, I walk your neighborhood or surrounding areas. I will never take your pet somewhere you’ve not approved. You’re the boss, applesauce! Outside of that, I will take your pup for an energetic walk, play tug or fetch & give all the cuddles they want. Oh yeah….you’ll get lots of pics too!
Location
Bremerton, WA
Pets
Dawn V.
Bremerton, WA