Heather S.
Northwest, Corpus Christi, TX
Services
Heather can host
Heather can care for
Availability
I am diligently working to make pet care my full-time job in the private aspect. I am currently available at your convenience 24/7 for your pet care needs!
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About Heather S.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Whether your fur-baby is in my home, your home, or a pet resort, their safety and wellbeing is my top priority! When I walk dogs, I use a 2-part leash system to ensure a failsafe slip-lead in case the dog slips its collar or harness during the walk. All pets in my care are either under my direct supervision, or safely secured in an appropriate and comfortable enclosure. All pets in my care have access to fresh water at their disposal – including if kenneled. All of my pet-care equipment is in good repair and most of my equipment is professional grade, ordered from a popular police K9 equipment reseller. These are just a few of the many steps I take to ensure the comfort and safety of your fur-baby, and your peace of mind.
Home
Information Heather S. would like to know about your pet
I have put together a short questioner form based on my experience managing pet resorts - which covers all aspects of your pet care needs. This ensures that I ask all of the right questions and notate all information about your pet(s) and their individual needs. It also helps to ensure the pet parent does not forget to tell me something that may be just part of the day-to-day routine, but potentially very important.
A typical day
Mental exercise for dogs is equally as important as physical exercise and PLAY TIME! I like to provide a balance between all three, with rest time in between. I usually start each session with physical exercise (typically a fast paced, lightly structured walk/jog) so the pup can “get its wiggles out," followed by a rest period and a water break. After the body is inline, next we work on mental simulation. These activities and length of each mental simulation session can vary widely from dog-to-dog based on interest, skill level, and age. After a successful mental stimulation session, it is important to always end on a positive note, a free-form play session is in order for being SUCH a good dog!
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Pets
Heather S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
EVERY THING WE DO IS TRAINING!
Pet care experience
YUP! Whether I am visiting with your pet or they are visiting with me, when they are in my care, EVERYTHING WE DO IS TRAINING! Between the physical exercise I will provide, cuddles & playtimes, your pet and I will work on basic commands, new tricks, and other mentally stimulating activities (I provide puzzles and a variety of other activates of your dog’s choosing). Every door we pass through is a sit-and-wait, to improve impulse control & focus their energy. Your dog’s time with me, and your money, will be spent on improving your dog’s manners and skill set, as I reenforce positive behavior and provide them with the mental stimulation they need to keep them from being destructive, board, anxious, etc. I am also experienced in training packs of dogs to respond to commands individually for multi-dog households. I am a professional dog handler/trainer. I have been providing exceptional care for pets (mostly dogs) on-and-off throughout my career. Since my first position as a kennel tech for a dog training company, contracted to train the Los Angeles Port Police dogs, I knew I had found my passion more than 20 years ago. I continued to follow my love for pets through freelance dog/puppy training, volunteering for nonprofits, and managing several full-service dog and pet resorts; including a brand local to St. Louis, MO, where the seven resorts would bring in 80-145 dogs per day, each. I have decided to turn my natural talents as a dog whisperer, and my professional experience as dog handler, into my own full-time business, doing what makes me happy by caring the pet(s) that make you happy!
Cat care experience
Heather also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Easy drop off and pick up. Dogs were happy and had fun 🤩
Heather did a great job house sitting our puppy! She sent updates and helped all of us feel comfortable.
Heather took great care of our dog while we were out of town. She gave us updates with pictures everyday, which put us at ease knowing that our dog was in good hands. We will definitely use Heather next time we need to travel.
Last minute booking and heather was able to take care of my dog. I got pictures and updates throughout the day. Recommend booking and plan to rebook when I am in the area again ❤️
About Heather S.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Whether your fur-baby is in my home, your home, or a pet resort, their safety and wellbeing is my top priority! When I walk dogs, I use a 2-part leash system to ensure a failsafe slip-lead in case the dog slips its collar or harness during the walk. All pets in my care are either under my direct supervision, or safely secured in an appropriate and comfortable enclosure. All pets in my care have access to fresh water at their disposal – including if kenneled. All of my pet-care equipment is in good repair and most of my equipment is professional grade, ordered from a popular police K9 equipment reseller. These are just a few of the many steps I take to ensure the comfort and safety of your fur-baby, and your peace of mind.
Home
Information Heather S. would like to know about your pet
I have put together a short questioner form based on my experience managing pet resorts - which covers all aspects of your pet care needs. This ensures that I ask all of the right questions and notate all information about your pet(s) and their individual needs. It also helps to ensure the pet parent does not forget to tell me something that may be just part of the day-to-day routine, but potentially very important.
A typical day
Mental exercise for dogs is equally as important as physical exercise and PLAY TIME! I like to provide a balance between all three, with rest time in between. I usually start each session with physical exercise (typically a fast paced, lightly structured walk/jog) so the pup can “get its wiggles out," followed by a rest period and a water break. After the body is inline, next we work on mental simulation. These activities and length of each mental simulation session can vary widely from dog-to-dog based on interest, skill level, and age. After a successful mental stimulation session, it is important to always end on a positive note, a free-form play session is in order for being SUCH a good dog!
Heather S.
Northwest, Corpus Christi, TX