Joanne L.
Hollywood, FL
Available when you can't be there
Pet care experience
I am a freelancer. What luck is that? I basically have my days and nights available for you to have me care for, play with, feed, check in on and/or walk your best friend or friends (on four legs), nearly any time that may pop up in your schedule. It might be that last minute delay that you need someone there, or your planned vacation. I can do it. I have had dogs (and cats) throughout the span of my lifetime and would love to help you feel that your extended family is being cared for when you are unable to do so yourself and to give you some peace of mind until you can return home. I enjoy playing with high energy dogs as much as I enjoy a dog who prefers a calm tranquil setting. If you have special suggestions for play, continued training (housebreaking, teething, etc...) of course, I will accommodate them. I am open to short or extended overnight sitting in your home, or if you prefer, drop-ins while you are away. I have no problems administering medicine including pilling a dog (or a cat). I can easily drop by for that last minute walk, or meal that traffic is keeping you from getting to yourself, or that meeting that should have ended 3 hours ago that just... won't... end... Need to keep a business client interested but you have to get home and take care of you know who? I've got you covered.
About Joanne L.
Communication
Skills
Information Joanne L. would like to know about your pet
I do like to know if a dog has any aggression history. I have been bitten a few times by dogs and despite this, I have not grown fearful of them. I also understand it is not always the dogs fault, but I would prefer not to care for a dog that may have a questionable attitude towards strangers or even another dog if we were to encounter one on a walk. I don't have any breed preference other than a dog that is larger than I am - for WALKING. I must admit that I would not be able to manage it if I needed to exercise any control. I have no problem caring for a large or very large dog in a home.
A typical day
I'd like to walk your dog(s) in the areas that they are most familiar with or in a park that allow dogs to enjoy themselves. I love the idea of playing fetch with the dogs that do, frisbee is even for enjoyable, but I wouldn't allow them off leash unless they were in your yard. If I see behaviors that can be encouraged along like "movie tricks", I may hope to teach or reinforce those. If your dog is permitted to swim, I would love to continue that exercise.
Services
Joanne can watch in your home
About Joanne L.
Communication
Skills
Information Joanne L. would like to know about your pet
I do like to know if a dog has any aggression history. I have been bitten a few times by dogs and despite this, I have not grown fearful of them. I also understand it is not always the dogs fault, but I would prefer not to care for a dog that may have a questionable attitude towards strangers or even another dog if we were to encounter one on a walk. I don't have any breed preference other than a dog that is larger than I am - for WALKING. I must admit that I would not be able to manage it if I needed to exercise any control. I have no problem caring for a large or very large dog in a home.
A typical day
I'd like to walk your dog(s) in the areas that they are most familiar with or in a park that allow dogs to enjoy themselves. I love the idea of playing fetch with the dogs that do, frisbee is even for enjoyable, but I wouldn't allow them off leash unless they were in your yard. If I see behaviors that can be encouraged along like "movie tricks", I may hope to teach or reinforce those. If your dog is permitted to swim, I would love to continue that exercise.
Location
Hollywood, FL
Joanne L.
Hollywood, FL