Elizabeth A.
Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH
Services
Elizabeth can host
Elizabeth can care for
Availability
My schedule is flexible and I have a car. I have a small business and partial responsibility of my dog, so I do need to be able to run errands, go to meetings, or check in at home to keep that part of my life running. For extended care, and distance further than 5 miles, I prefer be given the option to stay over at clients for the sake of gas costs, time, and energy.
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About Elizabeth A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
First meeting and approach are important to setting a precedent, I first see if the pet will approach me. I like to offer my hand palm down for them to smell. Sometimes it takes a few times smelling the hand before they feel comfortable letting me pet them. In my opinion it’s important not to mess up first impressions with the pet. Spending time together builds familiarity bonds, being attentive builds trust. It’s important to build rapport.
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Information Elizabeth A. would like to know about your pet
I can accommodate a wide variety of needs and breeds, so please feel free to tell me about any special considerations. My own dog (that I share I do not bring her along) is tiny and demanding, but I grew up with German Shepherd, English Lab, a variety of cat breeds, and mixed poodles. I am comfortable with all dogs and cats. Patience is key to any situation with a pet.
A typical day
I start them with a very enthusiastic morning potty, followed by their scheduled breakfast. A 20 minute walk happens soon after, as well as any pees or poos that didn’t already happen. I can ammend length based on the owner’s preferences. I typically pause occasionally to see if they want to change direction, keep going, or go home. It’s very important to make sure that they are satisfied with all the new smells of the day. Sometimes the pet does not like the weather, sometimes they get scared by a loud car or another dog’s presence. I personally love walking all seasons, so it’s no bother to me. A habit I picked up living in NYC. Any play time can be fit in depending on dogs needs: dog park routines, fetch, etc. Two walks minimum, not counting potty breaks. For extended daytime or overnight care, I try to let them out before I leave or go to bed to avoid any indoor accidents. During house sits, I usually sit and work all day while the pet sits nearby, but I can follow any instructions if there is a preference that they don’t go up on furniture.
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Pets
40s Responsible & Work From Home
Pet care experience
Early 40’s year old sitter/walker with car. You could say I have 40+ years of experience. My family had a German Shepherd from before I was born and I was very close to her. There has been a stream of pets in my family. Including so so so many cats in NYC. Even going so far as to “rescue” a half feral one. Currently, I share ownership of a dog. As a small business owner of over 10 years, I am able to have a flexible schedule and spend more time hanging out with your pet(s). That said, I have a lot of experience managing other people, and I do have high expectations for clear communication from clients. I have never had a complaint from clients that already have human children. I am very clear about the kind of care I offer. For example, I clearly state I can do 4-8 hrs for letting out. That does not mean that when I get to the sit, you tell me you expect every hour. I also do not cancel other bookings so that you can be the sole client. I have been through that, obliged, and the client was still dissatisfied. I am running a business and the new owner of this app runs on harsh algorithms that hide you in search. Let’s try to be better and more human, than conforming to private equity and their bottom line. For the fur babies, I can follow their diet and pet or play or brush their hair. As long as you give me a list or schedule, I'll do my best to provide it. I have extensive experience with pets at all stages of life. (As well as other kinds of pets which I am open to caring for.) I understand the care required for a wide variety of needs and can do my best to provide reinforcement on current training, but I am not going to be attuned right off the jump to the nuances noticed by your trainer or you... I can reinforce sit, lay down, paw, stay, heel, rollover, or anything else. I can administer medicine. I am not formally trained in pet CPR, but I am trained in human CPR and have looked at videos for pet CPR. When I was younger I worked as a lifeguard, and have a remarkable natural ability to stay calm and act fast in crisis situations. This comes in handy, for example: when protecting my maltipoo from other dogs, managing territorial behavior, or keeping one dog out of another dog’s bowl.
Cat care experience
Elizabeth also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Elizabeth took good care of my dog while I was out of town. She was available on short notice which was very much appreciated!
Libby is a great sitter! She takes my dog on neighborhood walks or if time and weather permit, adventures to a nearby walking path. She's easy to communicate with and has made me feel at ease while I'm at work! Thanks, libby
Libby was fantastic! She took great care of my dog and cat and home while I was away. I will absolutely hire her again.
Elizabeth (Libby) was amazing! She was available on a short notice and came over to meet me and the dogs. She was wonderful with the dogs and stayed with them the entire time. She updated us throughout our time away, the dogs were happy and well cared for. We were able to enjoy our time out of town because we k ew our dogs were well taken care of. We will absolutely use Libby to watch our dogs in the future! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a sitter!
About Elizabeth A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
First meeting and approach are important to setting a precedent, I first see if the pet will approach me. I like to offer my hand palm down for them to smell. Sometimes it takes a few times smelling the hand before they feel comfortable letting me pet them. In my opinion it’s important not to mess up first impressions with the pet. Spending time together builds familiarity bonds, being attentive builds trust. It’s important to build rapport.
Home
Information Elizabeth A. would like to know about your pet
I can accommodate a wide variety of needs and breeds, so please feel free to tell me about any special considerations. My own dog (that I share I do not bring her along) is tiny and demanding, but I grew up with German Shepherd, English Lab, a variety of cat breeds, and mixed poodles. I am comfortable with all dogs and cats. Patience is key to any situation with a pet.
A typical day
I start them with a very enthusiastic morning potty, followed by their scheduled breakfast. A 20 minute walk happens soon after, as well as any pees or poos that didn’t already happen. I can ammend length based on the owner’s preferences. I typically pause occasionally to see if they want to change direction, keep going, or go home. It’s very important to make sure that they are satisfied with all the new smells of the day. Sometimes the pet does not like the weather, sometimes they get scared by a loud car or another dog’s presence. I personally love walking all seasons, so it’s no bother to me. A habit I picked up living in NYC. Any play time can be fit in depending on dogs needs: dog park routines, fetch, etc. Two walks minimum, not counting potty breaks. For extended daytime or overnight care, I try to let them out before I leave or go to bed to avoid any indoor accidents. During house sits, I usually sit and work all day while the pet sits nearby, but I can follow any instructions if there is a preference that they don’t go up on furniture.
Elizabeth A.
Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH