Elena S.
Elena S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $15 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal lover since day 1!
I was a dog co-parent for 6 years, with a small chihuahua-corgi mix that was frankly too smart for her size. I trained her to shake, and drastically reduced her reactions to strangers on walks, as well as reactions to getting her nails clipped. I have walked and dog-sat for family, friends, and roommates since my teens. I've lived in three situations where roommates were away or very busy with grad school, so I ended up being their main dog-walker. I'm a very active person anyway, so I'm happy to get my cardio in while caring for a pup!
Cat care experience
Elena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for a pet in a clients home, I can clean litter boxes, check food and water, play with the animal with toys or treats if available, and reinforce any ongoing training if the owner gives instructions on what to do. I'd love to let a dog into a fenced yard and run around with it or play fetch, although I'd be nervous in a yard without a fence and would want the dog to be leashed in that case. With a new cat, I usually just wait for the cat to approach me first instead of going looking for it.
Ratings and reviews
Elena has always loved animals and her major in college was Animal Ecology. She has worked in wildlife rehab and also at a zoo. She loves her dog, Bay and is very knowledgeable about the care of dogs and other animals. Elena also loves the outdoors so she is just the person you want walking your dog if you can’t do it.
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Schedule
I'm working part time and remotely, mainly on Wednesdays and Fridays, so the rest of my time is very free besides walking and hanging out with my own dog.