Elysse W.
01301, MA
Dog Lover Excited to Meet Your Pup
Pet care experience
I am a speech-language pathologist in Greenfield, MA and love working with animals on the side when possible. I started dogsitting down in Rhode Island in 2014 while I was in graduate school. I've also grown up with dogs in my life (a black lab/german shepard mix and a yellow lab). I have some experience with puppy training and enjoy going on walks with and exercising dogs. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover since I can remember. I've grown up having a dog. My first dog was a black lab/German Shepard mix named Pretina. I would play with her, take her on walks, go hiking with her, and many more activities. My second family dog, Piper, was a yellow lab who I had since she was a puppy. I helped in her puppy training and have enjoyed all the previously mentioned activities with her as well. Many of my friends and extended family have also had dogs which I've enjoyed playing with and caring for. During my undergrad career, I petsat for my professor's yellow lab and thoroughly enjoyed caring for him when I was so far from my own dog. My experience administering medication I am comfortable administering medication, though I would like to be shown how to administer it and practice with the owner before sitting for the dog. I have some experience administering insulin shots to a cat.
Reviews
We arrived home after a week vacation to three happy, healthy dogs. Elysse seemed to have navigated their needs easily, was responsive and sent a few photos. We would definitely book with her again.
Elysse has worked out well for our dogs!!
The dogs were well taken care of!
Great with both dogs and very punctual.
About Elysse W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for your dogs following client preferences. I will let dogs out into a fenced in back yard, crate when left alone at home, keep on leash for walks, etc. as indicated by owners. In general, I would default to keeping dogs on leash during walks and not letting them out on their own unless the yard is fenced in.
Information Elysse W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know feeding and walking time preferences, whether the dog is prone to trying to escape when a door is open or on a walk, and any behavioral quirks the dog may have. I have no breed preferences.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog I plan on spending at least 2-3 hours with your dog each day. Extra house-sitting services Yes, I am willing to do additional tasks at your home while you're away.
Services
Elysse can watch in your home
Availability
I work in schools, so I am generally available before 8am and after 3pm on weekdays during the school year. During school breaks and summer, I have more availability.
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About Elysse W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for your dogs following client preferences. I will let dogs out into a fenced in back yard, crate when left alone at home, keep on leash for walks, etc. as indicated by owners. In general, I would default to keeping dogs on leash during walks and not letting them out on their own unless the yard is fenced in.
Information Elysse W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know feeding and walking time preferences, whether the dog is prone to trying to escape when a door is open or on a walk, and any behavioral quirks the dog may have. I have no breed preferences.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog I plan on spending at least 2-3 hours with your dog each day. Extra house-sitting services Yes, I am willing to do additional tasks at your home while you're away.
Location
Greenfield, MA
Pets
Elysse W.
01301, MA