Jenifer W.
Sandpoint, ID
Mature Professional & Experienced
Pet care experience
10 + years paid professional experince. I began my pet care experience over 20 years ago as a veterinary assistant, from there I moved into pet obedience training with Petsmart. There I worked with as many as 80 pets per week in group classes, and one on one classes for specail needs pets. I have worked with a variety of breeds, from toys, to standards, to herding, working and bully breeds. From Petsmart I went on to create my own business Spokane Pet Sitting which I operated for years. Within that time I grew my business from a handful of pet parents to over 300, I also employed two additional sitters, and branched out from just domestic cats and dogs, into fish, reptiles, equine, and even llamas! I bring many years of paid experience with a various species, special needs, seniors, and the administration of medications. I was also a volunteer at the SEattle Aquarium for a season as well as the zoo. I am also available to transport house pets to and from vet appointments, therapy, and groomers using pet saftey belts. My experience brings professionalism to an otherwise "casual" job. I am reliable, and am never a "no show" or too busy. I take your pets' health and welfare very seriously. At Your Service, Jenifer
About Jenifer W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Our visits usually go like this: FIrst, we need to establish what type of care each per needs. Is onyone on meds? Is there a senior pet? or perhaps a puppy? What are there normal routines? What your directives are in case of an emergency. Your pets HEALTH is always the most important aspect of my job is upon entry and exit to make sure the doors/gates are completely closed/latched, nothing is left out that may present a choking or dangerous to injest, doors to laundry or garages are closed. Next, to give your pet the love, pets, and attention they are craving (that's the BEST part of my job)! To prepare meals, change water, clean up messes while they eat, bring in the mail or take out the trash as may be needed. Then after safety, love and food, we'll do whatever your pet likes to do most! Sometimes that means snuggles and pets, or run and fetch, sometimes it is just quiet time together. Then I will quietly and safely take my leave, making sure that your home is secure and alarms are set.
Information Jenifer W. would like to know about your pet
How they react to new people in the home, or the opening & closing of exterior doors or gates? Are they shy or aggressive to someone new? How can I help them to feel more at ease? Do they have a favorite toy or treat? Do they require any medicaions or experience any anxiety when you're away? Do they have any physical conditions that I should be aware of? Do they have a tendency to chew, dig, or get into the garbage? Are they crate trained? Do they free feed? Do they have a nervous tummy? Bladder? or Bowels? Is there a sound or a television program that puts them at ease? Do they enjoy or dislike being picked up? Do they try to charge the door when it's open?
A typical day
I limit our visits to the inside of your home or your confined yard, for several reasons; Mainly the health and welfare of your pets! I realize that your pet may have a routine of talking a walk around the block or going to the park, but under my care those situations can present a danger to your pet. There are too many variables for things to go wrong at the hands of people or other animals. Off leash dogs or wildlife could threaten your pet, other inresponcible owners could interfere. So my policy is that we stay in your house or your confined yard for the short duration that you are away, and you will return to find your loving pet alive, healthy and happy to see you upon your return! Then under your supervision you and your pets can return to their normal activitites.
Services
Jenifer can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently uncommitted to any situation, and have full discrepancy of how to fill my time and create relationships. I am looking to find a handful of regular clients to service several times a year, so that I can become familar with their pets, their home, and their needs, and establish good camaraderie for the well being of everyone +pets. I usually need a weeks notice to arrange appointments to accomodate stays, but maybe able to work in with shorter notices. I prefer to take one client at a time and focus on them before going to the next assignment, with the exception of once a day drop-in's for cats. I can also care for llamas! : )
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About Jenifer W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Our visits usually go like this: FIrst, we need to establish what type of care each per needs. Is onyone on meds? Is there a senior pet? or perhaps a puppy? What are there normal routines? What your directives are in case of an emergency. Your pets HEALTH is always the most important aspect of my job is upon entry and exit to make sure the doors/gates are completely closed/latched, nothing is left out that may present a choking or dangerous to injest, doors to laundry or garages are closed. Next, to give your pet the love, pets, and attention they are craving (that's the BEST part of my job)! To prepare meals, change water, clean up messes while they eat, bring in the mail or take out the trash as may be needed. Then after safety, love and food, we'll do whatever your pet likes to do most! Sometimes that means snuggles and pets, or run and fetch, sometimes it is just quiet time together. Then I will quietly and safely take my leave, making sure that your home is secure and alarms are set.
Information Jenifer W. would like to know about your pet
How they react to new people in the home, or the opening & closing of exterior doors or gates? Are they shy or aggressive to someone new? How can I help them to feel more at ease? Do they have a favorite toy or treat? Do they require any medicaions or experience any anxiety when you're away? Do they have any physical conditions that I should be aware of? Do they have a tendency to chew, dig, or get into the garbage? Are they crate trained? Do they free feed? Do they have a nervous tummy? Bladder? or Bowels? Is there a sound or a television program that puts them at ease? Do they enjoy or dislike being picked up? Do they try to charge the door when it's open?
A typical day
I limit our visits to the inside of your home or your confined yard, for several reasons; Mainly the health and welfare of your pets! I realize that your pet may have a routine of talking a walk around the block or going to the park, but under my care those situations can present a danger to your pet. There are too many variables for things to go wrong at the hands of people or other animals. Off leash dogs or wildlife could threaten your pet, other inresponcible owners could interfere. So my policy is that we stay in your house or your confined yard for the short duration that you are away, and you will return to find your loving pet alive, healthy and happy to see you upon your return! Then under your supervision you and your pets can return to their normal activitites.
Location
Sandpoint, ID
Jenifer W.
Sandpoint, ID