Iain S.
Durham, NC
Pet All Doggos, Scratch All Kittehs
Pet care experience
I really just want to love every animal in the world and have them love me back! I feel a lot of anxiety when I see an animal in distress, and go out of my way to ensure that the pets that I care for feel comfortable and are safe. I grew up in a house with cats, dogs, an African Grey Parrot, a (large) colony of finches, a crustacean, exotic amphibians, and more fish than a box of goldfish. I've travelled extensively (fluent in Mandarin Chinese, pretty OK at Turkish!) and intend to travel more, so have not having an animal of my own to care for is a painful necessity. I hope to fill the hole this has left in my heart by lavishing good boys and good girls on the deserving doggies of Durham. I have some experience housesitting and dog walking in Durham (I can provide outside-the-site references!) and would like to find more nice people with nice pets for me to love.
Reviews
Iain has pet-sat for my cat Archie several times when I've been away. He is attentive, affectionate, and reliable. He bonds quickly and authentically with animals. I feel good knowing my little fluff ball is being well taken care of when I can't be there.
Iain walks my dog phoenix multiple times per week while I'm at work and I'm so glad I found him! She can sometimes be weird around men but loved him right away. He is extremely flexible and patient with me as I change the days I need him every week! The best part is my high energy dog is pretty worn out when I get home so all we have to do is relax at the end of this day! I highly recommend hiring Iain as your regular dog walker- trustworthy, dependable, and caring.
Iain has a deep love for animals and is a fun person to be around. My dog loves him and is always happy to see him!
About Iain S.
Skills
Information Iain S. would like to know about your pet
Does your pet have any health problems I should know about? Does anything in particular scare your dog, or make them aggressive? What does your dog love to do?! What's their favorite toy? Is it ok to take them around other dogs/animals? Do you have any training for your dog you'd like me to reinforce? Is there anything unusual about your dog?
A typical day
Stimulating your pet is so important! Think about how sad you be never left your house, never got to stretch or leg or didn't get to smell all the awesome smells that make you so happy that the faint memory of their pungent aromas sets your tail a-wagging? Ok, the last one's a stretch - but you get my point. Dogs (and people) NEED something that leaves them tired, and the anxiety they feel when they don't get it can have frustrating manifestations. Long walks, runs, tug of wars and reinforcing training cues are all ways that I will keep your dog stimulated, and leave them tired.
Services
Iain can watch in your home
About Iain S.
Skills
Information Iain S. would like to know about your pet
Does your pet have any health problems I should know about? Does anything in particular scare your dog, or make them aggressive? What does your dog love to do?! What's their favorite toy? Is it ok to take them around other dogs/animals? Do you have any training for your dog you'd like me to reinforce? Is there anything unusual about your dog?
A typical day
Stimulating your pet is so important! Think about how sad you be never left your house, never got to stretch or leg or didn't get to smell all the awesome smells that make you so happy that the faint memory of their pungent aromas sets your tail a-wagging? Ok, the last one's a stretch - but you get my point. Dogs (and people) NEED something that leaves them tired, and the anxiety they feel when they don't get it can have frustrating manifestations. Long walks, runs, tug of wars and reinforcing training cues are all ways that I will keep your dog stimulated, and leave them tired.
Location
Durham, NC
Iain S.
Durham, NC