Emily B.
Barnaby Woods, DC
Calm, friendly, responsible care
Pet care experience
Hi, it’s nice to meet you! I’m Emily. I'm an organized, detail-oriented PhD student currently based in Washington DC, and I bring patient energy and a positive, reward-based behavioral approach to caring for pets of all ages and species. Every animal I've met has had different needs and a unique personality, so I love figuring out how to make each new friend feel safe and happy in their own way. I don’t do dog parks, but love to run on-leash and play high-energy backyard games to burn off steam. My two adorable cats are mischief tornadoes, so I also have a LOT of fun indoor games up my sleeve, ready for when those ears start to twitch. Some days you just need to play an hour of hide-and-go-treat or catch-the-mousie! So says Juniper, anyway. I’m most frequently available for midday walks, feeding, and playtimes, but am happy to discuss longer sessions or overnight care as well. Please reach out and let me know what you and your pet(s) are looking for! I look forward to meeting you!
Reviews
Emily is phenomenal!! She walked our pup for the past year and was always punctual and took such good care of our dog. From booking to photos along the walk she was prompt with communication and gave us plenty of notice if any scheduling changes came up. Look no further if you want the best for you and your furry loved ones!!
Great cat sitter. Great communication
Gave my kitty lots of love and sent me texts and pictures. Will definitely hire again!
Emily was wonderful. She’s very timely, asks all the right questions. She sent a nice write up of the visit and sent several pictures. Highly recommend and will continue to ask her take care of my girl!
About Emily B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not bring pets into my own home, and am super attentive to the safety and respectful care of all homes I work in, and of your pets when we’re outside together. You can expect to hear from me about any observations or concerns I have, however minor they might seem.
Information Emily B. would like to know about your pet
I’m happy to work with pets of all breeds. I want to know about your pet’s preferences, training goals, comfort zone boundaries, or any challenging behaviors, so I can make sure we have a positive experience together. Ideally we'll have a chance to meet briefly in advance before our first walk/visit, so you can show me exactly what works best for your pet(s).
A typical day
Let me know what your pet’s routines are. I’m happy to feed, play, clean litter boxes, go for long sniff-walks or jogs on your usual route, and do any other routine care that keeps you and your household’s schedules on track.
Services
Emily can watch in your home
Availability
UPDATE: I’m currently taking on short term jobs only right now, since I’m traveling a lot for work. Happy to be a sub for a regular walker or a weekend away!
About Emily B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do not bring pets into my own home, and am super attentive to the safety and respectful care of all homes I work in, and of your pets when we’re outside together. You can expect to hear from me about any observations or concerns I have, however minor they might seem.
Information Emily B. would like to know about your pet
I’m happy to work with pets of all breeds. I want to know about your pet’s preferences, training goals, comfort zone boundaries, or any challenging behaviors, so I can make sure we have a positive experience together. Ideally we'll have a chance to meet briefly in advance before our first walk/visit, so you can show me exactly what works best for your pet(s).
A typical day
Let me know what your pet’s routines are. I’m happy to feed, play, clean litter boxes, go for long sniff-walks or jogs on your usual route, and do any other routine care that keeps you and your household’s schedules on track.
Location
Washington, DC
Pets
Emily B.
Barnaby Woods, DC