Ixchel A.
Ogden, WA
Trustworthy, Experienced Pet-sitter
Pet care experience
SIRIUS HEART PET CARE *Personalized care *Positive reinforcement and nurturing intention *Message and picture updates at every visit *Over 15 yrs of animal care experience ✩I have experience caring for cats, rodents, chickens, ducks, fish, reptiles. ✩I supervised large playgroups of dogs in a daycare/ boarding setting for about six years and gained a great understanding of dog behavior and body language. ✩I have been an independent contractor for a popular pet-sitting company in Portland for which I visited over 145 homes doing pet-sitting and dog walking. It is very detail-oriented and fast-paced work. ✩I was licensed, bonded and insured under my own overnight pet-sitting business but shifted into full-time parenthood. Now, I am open to caring for furry cuties part-time. ♥Neighborhood Walks -We will cruise the neighborhood streets and walk around neighboring parks ♥Nature Hikes -Adventures on/off-leash at parks and on hiking trails nearby. ♥Pet-sitting -Your pets will be fed and given fresh water. Playtime, walks and cuddles are given. Litter box clean up and medications. Trash/ recycling are taken out, lights rotated, house plants and garden are cared for. Overnights (Friday evening- Monday night) ✩Basic overnight: Includes AM and PM routine with a mid-day and a late night potty break (15 mins each). ✩Stellar Overnight: Includes AM routine, one-hour long Mid-day neighborhood walk and PM routine with a late night potty break. Your pets will not be alone for more than four hours at a time. ✩Super Sirius Overnight: Stellar overnight with a two-hour nature hike every day instead of a mid-day neighborhood walk.
Reviews
My good friend connected me with Ixchel when I was in panic looking for someone to look after my two boys, George the mischievous sharpei and Loki the playful German shepherd. Though they have each other, they still have some separation anxiety when I'm gone, so I needed someone to come stay at our house. It was short notice, but she swooped right in to save the day. She was really friendly and professional, and I could tell my boys loved her right away. I came home a week later to find my home neat and tidy. They were so caught up playing ball in the backyard with Ixchel that they didn't even notice me come home! She gave me logs of their behavior and what they did each day. Her prices were reasonable and well worth it. She even went out of her way to buy more raw dog food when they ran out. My dogs and I were very comfortable having her in our home, and I refer her to my other dog-loving friends often!
About Ixchel A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can care for crated or uncrated animals such as dogs and cats as long as they are potty trained. I do accept puppies and can train them. I can also board caged animals such as reptiles, rodents and rabbits.
Home
Information Ixchel A. would like to know about your pet
I will want to be informed on: -illnesses -vaccinations -allergies -injuries -behavioral issues -medications -special needs -dietary restrictions -recent visits to vet -changes in emergency contact and vet info -preferences/ dislikes in regards to people, animals and environment -commands/training used that are special -exact feeding measurements, so I know if your pup is eating -tricks used to get your pup to eat -strange behaviors that signal distress -if natural anxiety aids (such as valerian and chamomile) are okay to use -what procedure is preferred in case of emergency/ questions -changes in routine and food -past history of dog Please feel free to inform me on anything I should know about your pup.
A typical day
- visit neighborhood parks and dog-friendly hiking trails -play with toys -serve delicious treats in puzzles a and kongs -practice training with lots of positive reinforcement
Services
Ixchel can host
Ixchel can watch in your home
Availability
I am available on Mondays and weekends all day for dog walks, pet-sit visits and house sitting. Every week night is open for evening and late night dog walks and pet-sit visits.
About Ixchel A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can care for crated or uncrated animals such as dogs and cats as long as they are potty trained. I do accept puppies and can train them. I can also board caged animals such as reptiles, rodents and rabbits.
Home
Information Ixchel A. would like to know about your pet
I will want to be informed on: -illnesses -vaccinations -allergies -injuries -behavioral issues -medications -special needs -dietary restrictions -recent visits to vet -changes in emergency contact and vet info -preferences/ dislikes in regards to people, animals and environment -commands/training used that are special -exact feeding measurements, so I know if your pup is eating -tricks used to get your pup to eat -strange behaviors that signal distress -if natural anxiety aids (such as valerian and chamomile) are okay to use -what procedure is preferred in case of emergency/ questions -changes in routine and food -past history of dog Please feel free to inform me on anything I should know about your pup.
A typical day
- visit neighborhood parks and dog-friendly hiking trails -play with toys -serve delicious treats in puzzles a and kongs -practice training with lots of positive reinforcement
Location
Vancouver, WA
Ixchel A.
Ogden, WA