Gina L.
Hansville, WA
All Breeds, All Ages!
Pet care experience
I love all dogs and I have experience working with a large variety of breeds, ages, behaviors and personalities. I volunteered with the Seattle Humane Society in the dog program for over three years and was a Dog Behavior Program Assistant, helping to work with dogs that have some behavior quirks to get them ready for the adoption floor. I have worked with everything from Chihuahuas to Pitties to Hounds! I have encountered resource guarding, mouthiness, shy dogs, fear aggressive dogs, dog reactive dogs - you name it and truth be told - I love working with them all (even the well behaved ones ;-) I did many site field trips for those same pooches and sometimes even had them over for a staycation at our place - hence the multiple dogs you see in the photos! I own three rescues of my own. Two German Shepherd Dogs coming in around 100 lbs. and a senior Chihuahua mix. I have had senior dogs of my own, and seeing as they had some health issues over the years, I am also comfortable giving medications if needed and if your pup is injured and needing some special TLC, can work with them on any physical therapy program they may be on! My current GSD does physical therapy on equipment in our garage 3-5 times per week! You tell me what your dogs needs and habits are and I will do my best to stick to those! Though I am not a runner, if your pup needs to hike, we will do that! If your pup needs to go for a couple of mile walk, we will do that! If your pup just needs to chill on the couch and get some massage time, we will do that! If you want me to work on some commands that you are working with your pup on while I am there - of course we will! Unfortunately, I do have one of those M-F, 9-10 hour a day jobs, so during the week visits can be difficult, though I have stayed a client's house almost two weeks and just lived my normal work life but came home to their house each day instead of mine. If you are looking to get away for a weekend or are taking a weekend day to go celebrate an occasion with your friends and need someone to come walk your pup or stay with them... I am your gal! I think your dogs would be most comfortable in their home and so I will go to you ;-)
Reviews
Gina was wonderful! So lucky to have found her. The only thing I can say I was disappointed about was that my dogs could not have cared less when I got home! Such piece of mind to have Gina stay the weekend!
You can't put a price on what we got while we were away for 3 days during Gina's stay with Comet: peace of mind. We came home to the same energetic, enthusiastic dog we left, and he got all kinds of tender loving care and exercise in between. It was Comet's first experience being away from our family, and Gina ensured that it was a good one, taking him on walks, playing with him and sending pictures to us. We heartily endorse Gina's expertise to anyone else -- just not during those times when we'll want her to come stay with Comet again!
Gina took amazing care of my girl. I would not hesitate to recommend her, she is very clearly a dog lover/nurturer. I have complete confidence in her and will ask her to come back.
Gina is the most compassionate, loving, knowledgeable animal human I've met in quite some time. She does amazing volunteer work at the Seattle Humane Society, plus training there, plus takes dogs in for weekend stay overs to get out of the shelter environment, plus radio and TV spots for the shelter animals needing homes. She is a wonderful mom to her own dogs, one of home has recently passed away way too young. Anyone who hires her to walk her pets or care for them over night in the pet's home has the best possible caregiver they could ever imagine for their pet's care and activity.
About Gina L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are family. I will give your pet(s) the same love, care, and attention I would expect someone to give mine. Each animal is different, you let me know what works best for you and your pet and we will stick to that.
Information Gina L. would like to know about your pet
I love all pets! I am most experienced with dogs, but am open to watching over your cats, mice, rats, bunnies, you name it! Don't worry if your dog may have some behavior quirks, I will not only be happy to spend time with them but can work on a few things if you wish while you are out!
A typical day
Whatever you say goes! I want your dog(s) to try to continue with his/her similar schedule and routine as much as possible. I am attentive, will walk, hike, play ball - whatever the needs of your specific dog(s) are. I can administer meds if need be, follow any special diet restrictions if need be or will sit and massage your pup if need be - dogs are like people and have specific needs, likes and dislikes, you know your pup best - tell me what keeps them happy!
Services
Gina can watch in your home
Availability
I am available on the weekends or to stay at your home longer term and "live my life/work" from your house instead of mine so your dog won't be alone when you're away.
About Gina L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are family. I will give your pet(s) the same love, care, and attention I would expect someone to give mine. Each animal is different, you let me know what works best for you and your pet and we will stick to that.
Information Gina L. would like to know about your pet
I love all pets! I am most experienced with dogs, but am open to watching over your cats, mice, rats, bunnies, you name it! Don't worry if your dog may have some behavior quirks, I will not only be happy to spend time with them but can work on a few things if you wish while you are out!
A typical day
Whatever you say goes! I want your dog(s) to try to continue with his/her similar schedule and routine as much as possible. I am attentive, will walk, hike, play ball - whatever the needs of your specific dog(s) are. I can administer meds if need be, follow any special diet restrictions if need be or will sit and massage your pup if need be - dogs are like people and have specific needs, likes and dislikes, you know your pup best - tell me what keeps them happy!
Location
Hansville, WA
Pets
Gina L.
Hansville, WA