Ellen S.
Jackson, MI
animal lover w/ lots of experience!
Pet care experience
I’m knowledgeable in breed-specific needs and maintain consistency to keep them mentally and physically happy! I have previously taken dog behavior courses and am familiar with dog body language. I have worked with dogs of all sizes and ages! No dog is “too much!” I am comfortable with administering medications and providing grooming for long haired/high maintenance breeds. I have worked with puppies all the way up to senior dogs so I am comfortable handling all ages.
Cat care experience
Ellen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Ellen is wonderful! Always keeps us updated with pictures - I feel totally confident leaving the dogs with her!
My dogs love her!!!!
Ellen is great! She sent me plenty of updates and pictures.
Ellen made my trip actually feel like a vacation when I didn’t have to worry about my dog, she sent pictures, and kept my house the way it was like I never left! Cannot recommend her enough and will use her again and again!
About Ellen S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am comfortable crating your pet if requested but they are also more than welcome to share a bed with me if they are used to sleeping with you! If you have an unfenced yard, I will keep them on leash at all times. If you have a fenced yard, I will stay out and monitor them until they are ready to come inside. Doors will be locked at all times whether I am in the home with your pet or if I’m at work. If you have any home-alarm systems, I will use them as well.
Information Ellen S. would like to know about your pet
A small note of their general routine is extremely helpful! Knowing what time they typically like to potty, eat and go to bed is great to keep their schedule maintained. If there are any medical needs, never hesitate to let me know! When I’m with your animals, they are treated like my own with love and care. I am happy to accommodate their needs.
A typical day
When I’m with the dogs I am watching, I enjoy keeping them mentally stimulated with games or fun activities like snuffle mats or lick mats or whatever toys you have on hand. I enjoy reinforcing their training by quick little lessons. If they are more of a couch potato, that’s okay too! We can spend the day watching movies and binging TV!
Services
Ellen can watch in your home
Availability
I have a full-time job but am more than happy to fit time in to take care of your lovely fur baby. My typical shift is 8:00-4:30pm M-F. I have open availability on weekends to provide housesitting! If you are looking for constant care (pet cannot be left alone for 4 hours or more), I am happy to provide that however, I do charge a constant care rate if during the work week as I will need to take those days off and I will need to recoup lost salary. For constant care pets, I do require at least a month’s notice ahead of time so I can get that time off to accommodate. I will never take a sit if my work schedule cannot accommodate it—your pet’s care and safety is extremely important to me. I will work with you to decide if I am the right fit for your pet’s needs and routine. Nothing is worse than upsetting your pet’s routine and comfortability! I now offer drop-visits as well! This is great for people who might need someone to check in your fur baby a couple times a day but does not need around-the-clock needs. I am happy to drop in before work (8am) and can drop by after work! If you’re someone who works longer shifts, this is perfect for you!
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About Ellen S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am comfortable crating your pet if requested but they are also more than welcome to share a bed with me if they are used to sleeping with you! If you have an unfenced yard, I will keep them on leash at all times. If you have a fenced yard, I will stay out and monitor them until they are ready to come inside. Doors will be locked at all times whether I am in the home with your pet or if I’m at work. If you have any home-alarm systems, I will use them as well.
Information Ellen S. would like to know about your pet
A small note of their general routine is extremely helpful! Knowing what time they typically like to potty, eat and go to bed is great to keep their schedule maintained. If there are any medical needs, never hesitate to let me know! When I’m with your animals, they are treated like my own with love and care. I am happy to accommodate their needs.
A typical day
When I’m with the dogs I am watching, I enjoy keeping them mentally stimulated with games or fun activities like snuffle mats or lick mats or whatever toys you have on hand. I enjoy reinforcing their training by quick little lessons. If they are more of a couch potato, that’s okay too! We can spend the day watching movies and binging TV!
Location
Jackson, MI
Pets
Ellen S.
Jackson, MI