Haley D.
Haley D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Lover & Puppy Trainer
I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life, so caring for them has always come naturally to me. I’m currently raising a future service dog for Canine Companions with one having just graduated as a service dog in training, which has given me extensive hands-on experience with training, behavior, and daily care for dogs of all ages. As a puppy raiser, I attend bimonthly classes led by certified trainers, complete monthly progress reports, and follow a structured routine for training, exercise, and hygiene. To take on this role, I completed 35+ hours of dog-sitting for other future service dogs at CSU, earned certification through a campus training club (including both written and handling assessments), and passed interviews with the club and Canine Companions. I then received my puppy at 8 weeks old and will raise her until she is about 16 months, so I’m very familiar with managing the chaos, teething, and messes of young puppies, as well as caring for adult and senior dogs. My family dog can also be reactive so I have experience with that as well. In addition to dogs, I also have a cat at home and am comfortable with feline care. I’m happy to administer medications when needed, and I genuinely love taking dogs out for walks, enrichment, and exercise. I’m confident, patient, and committed to making sure every pet in my care feels safe, loved, and well-supported—no matter their age or size!
Cat care experience
Haley also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Pet care fits naturally into my daily and weekly routine. For drop-in visits, I make sure each pet gets everything they need, letting them outside, feeding them, refreshing their water, and giving them plenty of playtime and affection (always following the owner’s preferences and instructions). I’m flexible with visit length and frequency as long as it doesn’t overlap with my class/club schedule. For walks, I love long, relaxing walks and am happy to go at whatever pace or distance your dog prefers. Thanks to my puppy-raising and training experience, I’m attentive to a dog’s body language, will avoid stressful interactions, and will stay mindful around other dogs and wildlife. My goal is to make every walk or visit safe, positive, and tailored to each pet’s needs.
Ratings and reviews
Our dog loves Haley! Haley was super timely and easy to communicate with, and we appreciate her flexibility to find a time of day that worked best for our pup to walk safely despite all the heat.
Haley did wonderful walking my dogs. She even gets out really shy one to go along.
Haley is the best! So lucky and grateful to have found her — my dog, who can be a bit wary of new people, especially when they’re letting themselves in the house, absolutely adores her and gets so excited when Haley comes by for walks. She is super timely, responsive, and treats my dog with so much care. Thank you Haley!
Haley was very flexible with our situation and did a great job checking in on our anxious 13 yr old dog.
Haley is timely and responsive. She takes great care of our dogs. Thanks!
Haley is great! Our pups love her!
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Schedule
I will be finishing my spring semester on May 8th, with my finals week being the 11-15. From May 15-June 14, my schedule becomes very open and I would love to sit as much as possible! From June 15-August 16, I will unfortunately be booked during the week from 9-2 with in-person summer classes. I will still be available for early mornings, evenings and weekends. I then start my semester on August 24. I will be taking 10 credit hours with club meetings on Wednesday evenings and a lab job on Tuesday/Thursday evenings. I typically take several hours out of the each evening to dedicate to my course load. Any time outside of these constraints can be dedicated to pet care. I am happy to hang out with your pup and/or take them for a good walk! If you are interested in services starting August 24 2026, I am BOOKED and UNAVAILABLE during the following times: M: 8-2:30 Tu: 7-2:30 W: 8-2:30, 4-8:00 Th: 8-10, 12-2:30 F: 8-12:30 Any time outside of these hours, I would be more than happy to check-in on your pet!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsHaley can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or accommodations when you make your appointment 3 days in advance. I am not trained to handle special needs dogs but may be able to make arrangements. If your pet has any special routines, treats or quirks, please also let me know!