Debra F.
Dunedin, FL
Services
Debra can care for
Availability
I'm currently self employed working part time, so when you book me on Rover, I will make time to feed, walk, visit and play with your animals at your homes and I’d love to do it, if it seems like a fit for both of us! I'm reliable, clean, on time, and compassionate with animals, and work to give them what they need. I work at home with a laptop. When I stay at your house, I bring my overnight bag, and my laptop, so I can do business there. All I need is wifi access. I can stay at your house, or can come up to three times a day, as you deem needed. I work to personalize each stay, and individual situation.
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About Debra F.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always ask my clients to leave a directive that I call "A Day in the Life of..." This is a schedule of what happens in your pet's day in chronological order. Do they eat first, or go outside first? What time do you typically get up and go to bed? Do they expect a treat at a certain time? Also, at our meet and greet, I will ask questions to get to know your fur baby better, so that I can best match schedule, house rules, feeding, etc. I also have both an animal first aid/CPR certification, as well as one for humans.
Information Debra F. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I'm happy to help! As a Certified Massage Therapist and bodyworker, I have even worked on animals with pain, strokes and injuries, and made amazing headway. I also can do photoshoots for you and your pet! I have done some dog training as well. Of course, those may be separate services. ;-)
A typical day
I believe I have a balance between fun, love and discipline. I will work to maintain "consistent parenting", so if your animals need reminders about rules and boundaries, I will be happy to know that and ask that of them. I was a preschool teacher for 7 years, and bring that same gentleness, compassion and consistency to the table with animals as well. I talk with them, and interact with them to recognize who they are. The fun part will be adventures outdoors, or inside play, checking out games, smells, and lots of pats and snuggles!
Location
Dunedin, FL
Animal whisperer, Healer, & Friend
Pet care experience
I grew up on a farm with dogs, cats, horses, chickens, & goats. I absolutely love animals, & have been petsitting for most of my adult life. It's an honor to care for and create safety for them when you go away. I like to hear about their habits, routine and personalities, so I can best match it. I love to get to know them, as they are pure love! I have been a petsitter, dog walker, and care taker of animals growing up, and for 26+ years, professionally. I'm neat, clean, meticulous, and fastidious, and will do what's necessary to help you and your pet feel safe. I have started using the word "Kahu" as part of my work. In Hawaiian culture, Kahu means: Guardian, protector, steward, beloved attendant, basically someone entrusted with the safekeeping of something precious. Something cherished, what a Kahu protects is not their property. What they protect is a part of their soul. This resonates with me.
Reviews
Debra is a 5+ sitter! My dogs enjoyed their time with her. Debra took great care of them and I am so grateful for her attention towards them! Debra is very professional, very knowledgeable about caring for dogs, attentive to details as to how to make the doggies happy and feel safe, and extremely considerate as a house guest. I would highly recommend Debra! Luna and Kaia send you a big doggie hug!
We’ve been having Deb watch Rip for months now, and she’s absolutely fantastic!! Deb is very consistent reliable and kind, and you know that she genuinely cares for Rip. Rip is very comfortable and happy with Deb too! She also gives us regular updates and photos all while we’re away. Deb also takes good care of our home. We definitely recommend her services.
Once again Deb did a wonderful job taking care of Rip!! (and our house)… Not only keeping him on his routine, Deb also has been socializing Rip with other dogs in the neighborhood on his daily walks….and sending us photos and updates all along the way, and what an amazing difference we have seen with him!! He’s made lots of new friends lol…. We definitely have many more dates planned for Deb to watch Rip!!
Deb is great! She’s reliable, and gives Rip extra long walks which he loves. Deb is patient with Rip, and gives him guidance all along the way. Deb also sends us constant updates, with awesome photos of our Rip!! I do recommend her for your next dog walk.
About Debra F.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always ask my clients to leave a directive that I call "A Day in the Life of..." This is a schedule of what happens in your pet's day in chronological order. Do they eat first, or go outside first? What time do you typically get up and go to bed? Do they expect a treat at a certain time? Also, at our meet and greet, I will ask questions to get to know your fur baby better, so that I can best match schedule, house rules, feeding, etc. I also have both an animal first aid/CPR certification, as well as one for humans.
Information Debra F. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I'm happy to help! As a Certified Massage Therapist and bodyworker, I have even worked on animals with pain, strokes and injuries, and made amazing headway. I also can do photoshoots for you and your pet! I have done some dog training as well. Of course, those may be separate services. ;-)
A typical day
I believe I have a balance between fun, love and discipline. I will work to maintain "consistent parenting", so if your animals need reminders about rules and boundaries, I will be happy to know that and ask that of them. I was a preschool teacher for 7 years, and bring that same gentleness, compassion and consistency to the table with animals as well. I talk with them, and interact with them to recognize who they are. The fun part will be adventures outdoors, or inside play, checking out games, smells, and lots of pats and snuggles!
Debra F.
Dunedin, FL