Fred L.
Burke, VA
Fenced yard. Lake path. Maturity
Pet care experience
20+ years dog handling and dog walking experience. Background since 2001 helping hundreds of dogs of most breeds and temperaments for companies and charitable organizations. Currently servicing dogs with detailed reporting to owners about their dog's behavior, activities and welfare. Dog Transport for a Rescue Foundation in 2016 Provided and customized van to retrieve and deliver dogs from NC adoption. Specialized instructions for each animal were sought out and followed. Dog histories and medical requirements were transferred to the organization and coordinated with multiple personnel. Stable family home of 25 years in same neighborhood. For new clients, 5 day minimum requested for overnight stays. (No charge of course to visit your place at your convenience to learn your particular logistics, and establish trust. I'll bring a tasty treat... Retired, I have: • Stability: Cleared to the SECRET level for 10 years by the U.S. Department of Defense. (LoJ 2014) Same Lake Braddock neighborhood residence for 25 years. • Safety awareness: able to spot and deter physical and mental hazards to dogs before they occur. • Health: Long-distance dog walking ability and stamina. • Grit: Experience with animal waste and body fluids to maintain good hygiene and cleanliness.
Reviews
Thank you, Fred! We are home tomorrow for President’s day. I will reach out when we are next ready to book. Appreciate your help & the dogs love you!!
Wonderful! I could not be happier regarding the quality care my dog recurved. Camille Reilly
Fred is a great guy and takes wonderful care with my dog, Cooper. I will continue using him for walks!
Fred is such a great dog walker, my neighbors regularly comment on his care for my dog. Tigger eagerly greets him with wags and happiness to go on another adventure. Fred is reliable, thorough and caring. I trust him with my beloved pet and my home.
About Fred L.
Communication
Skills
Information Fred L. would like to know about your pet
It is helpful to learn a dog's history. Where did your dog live when it was very young. It is a rescue (?); these I give extra consideration. What makes your dog happy? What makes your dog afraid or upset? We will usually avoid other people and dogs on walks, but would you PREFER that extra socialization? Must admit a prejudicial preference for bitches (ha!) , but I pretty much love 'em all. (If your dog is very old/infirm, they will be better served with someone else having that good patience.)
A typical day
Woods trails when available. Side walks and neighborhood public grounds, staying off personal property and yards of others. It is fun to help a dog get in a short sprint or two. I try to let them set the pace, sometimes even short jogs...If your dog likes to play bite-the-stick-tug-the-stick, we'll do some of that...
Services
Fred can watch in your home
About Fred L.
Communication
Skills
Information Fred L. would like to know about your pet
It is helpful to learn a dog's history. Where did your dog live when it was very young. It is a rescue (?); these I give extra consideration. What makes your dog happy? What makes your dog afraid or upset? We will usually avoid other people and dogs on walks, but would you PREFER that extra socialization? Must admit a prejudicial preference for bitches (ha!) , but I pretty much love 'em all. (If your dog is very old/infirm, they will be better served with someone else having that good patience.)
A typical day
Woods trails when available. Side walks and neighborhood public grounds, staying off personal property and yards of others. It is fun to help a dog get in a short sprint or two. I try to let them set the pace, sometimes even short jogs...If your dog likes to play bite-the-stick-tug-the-stick, we'll do some of that...
Location
Burke, VA
Pets
Fred L.
Burke, VA