Heather S.
Farmington, MN
trust,connection,communication,care
Pet care experience
I have been an animal lover all my life. When i was little I used to make little hospital beds for flies my parents would swat and attempt to nurse them back to health. I have deep love for all animals and desire to help families feel better(it's like leaving a child for me) when they need to leave their animal family for work, overnight or trips. We are a foster family with a local rescue in Minnesota and have dogs,cats, ferrets,lizards, fish a hedgehog and bunny of our own.I have done work with organizations helping to find lost dogs and volunteer work at animal sanctuaries. I will take care of your animals like they were my own precious babies with all the love, snuggles and silliness they can handle:).I have experience with puppies to elderly dogs and kittens to senior cats. We used to live on a hobby farm and have experience with hooves and farm chores:) I take care of chickens, cows,horses,alpacas, goats, pigs, donkeys, sheep etc so if your pup shares a home with those kind of animals I am the experienced one you are looking for! I have special experience with large breeds. German Shepherds, Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Great Danes etc. known and welcome:) I am a student of the Trust Technique which is a program that teaches practitioners how to create a peaceful connection with trust and communication and how to have a healing effect on animals. I have a teenage daughter who helps me with bigger high energy jobs and my husband does Rover so if you want two people I can accommodate that.
Reviews
Heather did an amazing job with our pups! She stayed in touch and gave us several updates while we were gone. They loved having her stay with them!
Heather is outstanding. This was the first time we left our baby alone for more than a day or two. Heather was great at keeping me informed and updated. It was harder on my than Ginny! Highly recommend Heather and will use her in the future!
We are so lucky to have found Heather! Our dog is so much happier than at the dog day care!
Our dog LOVES walks with Heather! She loves her just like her own!
About Heather S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Being a foster home and home with pitbulls and german sheperds myself I know safety issues and things to look for to keep your pet safe.For example, when walking I scan the environment and keep trained on de-escalating approaching off leash dogs.
Home
Information Heather S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has special needs, conditions, triggers or behaviors. For example if your dog is scared of thunder I will be sure to stop over and sit through a storm. If your pets like soft music or the tv on, have a favorite toy or other comfort cares I will make sure they get that.
A typical day
All the snuggles, all the pets, all the scratches. Your fur family will become my fur family with every interaction.I will meet your pet where they are at. If that's gentle brushing or massage for an older dog or endless ball toss for an energentic pup. Sleeping on the bed with me or keeping me at a distance I have your pup covered.
Services
Heather can host
Heather can watch in your home
Availability
I work remotely but am on phones with patients . I can drop in before and after work and if you have high speed internet and mellow pups i can be there day time hours when house sitting. If not I will feed them in the morning, work and come back for dinner and overnight stay.
About Heather S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Being a foster home and home with pitbulls and german sheperds myself I know safety issues and things to look for to keep your pet safe.For example, when walking I scan the environment and keep trained on de-escalating approaching off leash dogs.
Home
Information Heather S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has special needs, conditions, triggers or behaviors. For example if your dog is scared of thunder I will be sure to stop over and sit through a storm. If your pets like soft music or the tv on, have a favorite toy or other comfort cares I will make sure they get that.
A typical day
All the snuggles, all the pets, all the scratches. Your fur family will become my fur family with every interaction.I will meet your pet where they are at. If that's gentle brushing or massage for an older dog or endless ball toss for an energentic pup. Sleeping on the bed with me or keeping me at a distance I have your pup covered.
Location
Farmington, MN
Pets
Heather S.
Farmington, MN