Emma F.
Jackson Heights, NY
Reliable. Experienced. Knowledgable
Pet care experience
Rover Retirement It has been a pleasure taking care of the wonderfully warm and eccentric community of Rover cats and dogs. As of September 2019, I am pursuing my career as a geriatric social worker. Thank you to all my human and animal clients for welcoming me into your homes - it has been an honor and a blast getting to know you all! Please feel free to reach out to me and keep in touch. Thank you! Professional Experience I worked as a dog-handler and walker at Camp Canine, a doggy-day-care center on the Upper West Side, for one year. I handled about 30-60 dogs every day and loved every minute of it! (See for yourself in my photos!) Because of this invaluable experience, I have a keen understanding of dog behavior/communication. Your pet will be safe with me because I am alert, attentive and attuned to your pup's behavior. At the daycare, I received extensive training that taught me how to keep our dogs safe and happy and how to avoid negative situations. Special Skills *Every dog has their own unique personality and temperament. Because of this basic understanding, I adjust the experience, the environment and the walk so your dog is both comfortable and safe. I am very gentle and have firsthand experience with fearful and aggressive dogs. *My dog, Bela, is a fearful pup who is learning that other dogs, humans, and objects (especially boxes) are safe! It has been a slow, but immensely rewarding experience to help her confidence grow! *Check out my photos! I send a handful of (admittedly) fabulous photos after our walks/check-ins. Your dog is a model and I'm ready to capture that pose! Play sessions and Walks A half hour hang-out session or a half-hour walk will be a comfortable, happy experience for your dog. We will play, lounge, or do whatever your dog likes to do! (For some of my more energetic dogs, I offer a 30-minute walk and 30-minute play time!) I also include pictures of your dogs and an active log of how and what they did that day. See some of my adorable daily pictures above! Cat Sitting/Check-ins My senior cat, Pong, has been an integral part of my life since I was five years old. I am an excellent cat play pal/cuddle bud and a seasoned cat owner - 19 years of experience thanks to Pong!
Reviews
Emma is a true superstar. We booked her after several interviews for other sitters and had a good feeling from the start. However, a Emma proved to exceed our expectations in every way. Emma took care of our two dogs and one cat over the Thanksgiving holiday while my partner and I were in Patagonia. We had intermittent cell service and were thrilled to receive updates from Emma, complete with pictures and descriptions of the kids’ activities. Emma’s updates were informative and charming, and we were totally reassured. Emma made a wonderful trip possible. I’m pretty sure our kids are bummed to get us back! We will look forward to inviting Emma to pet sit again and again.
Emma is simply amazing and we are absolutely making her our recurring walker!
Emma is absolutely fantastic and we are super thankful that she is in our lives!!!!
Emma is superb! Honestly, afraid to get accustomed to this level of service!!! Thank you so much for the care with Sophie!
About Emma F.
Communication
Skills
Information Emma F. would like to know about your pet
I appreciate meet and greets very much! I try to meet with you and your dog before our walk together because it is important to be prepared. Some questions I may ask are: 1. What are your dog's fears? 2. How do they react when they come into contact with the fearful object? 3. What is your dog's on-leash behavior like? 4. Does your dog grab items off the street? 5. Where is your dog's favorite place to walk?
A typical day
Our walks will be fun, safe, and invigorating! On our walks, we will stay away from noisy areas and will find quiet pockets of your neighborhood with trees and grass. To make sure our walk is 100% safe, I tend to stay away from other dogs and focus on exercise and fun for your dog. But I do squeeze in time for photos of your pet to send to you throughout our day together!
Services
Emma can watch in your home
About Emma F.
Communication
Skills
Information Emma F. would like to know about your pet
I appreciate meet and greets very much! I try to meet with you and your dog before our walk together because it is important to be prepared. Some questions I may ask are: 1. What are your dog's fears? 2. How do they react when they come into contact with the fearful object? 3. What is your dog's on-leash behavior like? 4. Does your dog grab items off the street? 5. Where is your dog's favorite place to walk?
A typical day
Our walks will be fun, safe, and invigorating! On our walks, we will stay away from noisy areas and will find quiet pockets of your neighborhood with trees and grass. To make sure our walk is 100% safe, I tend to stay away from other dogs and focus on exercise and fun for your dog. But I do squeeze in time for photos of your pet to send to you throughout our day together!
Location
Jackson Heights, NY
Pets
Emma F.
Jackson Heights, NY