After a great run in Lower Manhattan, I am now pleased to offer exceptional pet care services to the dogs and cats of Jersey City! PERSONALIZED. I'm a passionate and dedicated dog caretaker with over 20 years of experience in the field. When your dog is with me, he or she is my top priority, and the focus of all my attention. I'll be in communication with you prior to our first visit to ensure that your dog and I have the best possible experience together, and are on the road to success in future visits. I tailor my visits to your specifications. Special feeding and walk needs are included within my base price. Do you have a walk route you'd like me to follow? Specific number of times I need to throw the tennis ball? Hand-feeding? Nothing is too specific or too detailed for me. Each experience I have with your pet is built to conform to their and your requirements. I find it very rewarding to provide individual experiences for each and every pet and client - and photos and texts are, of course, included. PROFESSIONAL. I am skilled and enthusiastic in all facets of dog care and training, including: -Walks of all speeds and intensities, from a sedate trot around the block, to a "dog jog" designed to wear out the wildest of woofers. I work on good leash behavior with your dog while we're out, practicing loose-leash walking, attentiveness, and remaining calm around distractions. -Veterinary nursing: with multiple years' experience as a veterinary assistant, I am confident in medication administration, hospice nursing, and care of pets with diverse medical needs. -Positive-reinforcement training (see below for details) -Silver Certified in Low-Stress Handling (see below for details) -Bathing/basic grooming for all breeds, including nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, and more. I also provide all my normal services for cats, so if you're in a dog/cat combo household, I've got you covered. POSITIVE. My goal for every interaction with your dog is that we both leave happier than we were before I arrived. I'm a proponent and practitioner of positive-reinforcement and clicker training, and have practiced these techniques since their inception. I also specialize in counter-conditioning and desensitization for reactive or fearful dogs. I am Silver Certified in Low-Stress Handling (Google "Sophia Yin Low Stress Handling" or ask me for details on the program, as Rover does not permit links in profiles.) My goal is to be the best walker or sitter you and your dog have ever had. My rates are higher than some of the competition, but my skills, dedication, and experience are well worth the cost. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or requests. I can't wait to meet your dog!