Emma D.
Upper West Side, NY
All creatures great and small 🐾💕
Pet care experience
I have grown up with pets my whole life. Being in the city, I cannot commit to having a dog or cat of my own but definitely miss taking dogs on walks and runs as well as just having snuggle time with the kitties and pups. I have experience with walking, feeding, administering medicine, devoting special care to dogs who require extra attention, and am comfortable around all dog breeds. Additionally, I have worked at an animal sanctuary in upstate New York where working around animals with disabilities or anxious behaviors was expected. I understand animal body language and how to approach with care and kindness to make them as comfortable as possible. Currently, I volunteer at the ASPCA in the city to give attention to cats and dogs who are waiting to be welcomed into someone's home. As someone who is active I would love to bring your dog to get some exercise in a park and give them the attention they need for when you are out of town or can't get out of that meeting.
Reviews
Thanks for taking wonderful care of the cats!!
Thanks to Emma for taking such great care of our cats!! They are not the easiest and very needy and we came home to very well cared for cats and apartment, and we loved the photos while we were away.
Emma did such a great job taking care of my dog over a long weekend. Emma stayed at our apt, played with our dog, and gave excellent daily updates that made me feel very comfortable knowing that my dog was well taken care of. Emma is responsive and easy to work with, I look forward to working with Emma again!
Emma was prompt, reliable and kept me updated the whole time we were gone. I requested lots of pictures and she sent me tons. I was nervous to leave my 2 dogs with someone new but Emma did a great job!
About Emma D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Making sure a pet feels comfortable with me is my main priority. I’m encroaching on their space and make a point to allow them to approach me before trying to give them attention. On walks I make sure I understand each dogs needs (I.e. dog reactive, food motivated, anxieties) before heading out so I can ensure both the safety of myself and your dog.
Information Emma D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special needs or anxieties! I’m comfortable working with any needs your pet might have but knowing beforehand helps me make your pet more comfortable.
A typical day
A typical day would be spending time out in the park and playing with your dogs favorite toys(a ball, a squeak, or even just a stick). Making sure the dog gets plenty of time to explore outdoors and get lots of pets and attention along the way.
Services
Emma can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work in science so that means I set my own schedule and am largely flexible! For dog walks I’m typically available in the morning from 5am to 9am and then again after 4pm for walks and check-ins. House sitting is easy for me to do on any day as I can bring an overnight bag to stay with your pet. I’m very active so if you have a dog I can bring them with me to the park and we can walk or play in the shade by the river!
About Emma D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Making sure a pet feels comfortable with me is my main priority. I’m encroaching on their space and make a point to allow them to approach me before trying to give them attention. On walks I make sure I understand each dogs needs (I.e. dog reactive, food motivated, anxieties) before heading out so I can ensure both the safety of myself and your dog.
Information Emma D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special needs or anxieties! I’m comfortable working with any needs your pet might have but knowing beforehand helps me make your pet more comfortable.
A typical day
A typical day would be spending time out in the park and playing with your dogs favorite toys(a ball, a squeak, or even just a stick). Making sure the dog gets plenty of time to explore outdoors and get lots of pets and attention along the way.
Location
New York, NY
Pets
Emma D.
Upper West Side, NY