Joanne T.
Raleigh, NC
Just like home...A doggie B&B!
Pet care experience
I have been a Rover Sitter since 2014. My home is in a very quiet neighborhood with a fully fenced large back yard. Your dog will be busy exploring, playing and receiving attention and not stressing out because they are alone or in a noisy kennel situation. Your dog will be a true member of the family. I have one medium sized dog and no children. Plenty of dog beds through out the house to rest in between play times. I am semi- retired and at home most all of the time. I only work 2 short evenings a week and therefore I would crate your dog at this time for their safety. I love spending time outside playing with the dogs and have plenty of time for snuggling too. Your dog should be dog and people friendly and up to date on vaccinations and flea/ heartworm prevention and neutered. I do not accept dogs that have incontinence issues or dogs with separation anxiety or disruptive barking habits. I have lots of experience giving pet meds if necessary and can prepare special diets. I previously worked at a boarding kennel and because there is so much noise and barking there, even the calm dogs would seemed stressed. So I have seen first hand the value having your dog in a peaceful home environment where they will have plenty of the TLC that they deserve. Plus arrival and pick-up times can be flexible unlike the business hours most boarding kennels or veterinarians offer. You will be stress free and truly relax knowing your best friend is in good hands. I will send you daily updates and pictures. I feed all boarding dogs separately to avoid any resource guarding issues. About this sitter: Give your dog a fun stay in a tranquil quiet environment. I have been a Rover Sitter since 2014. My home is on a 3/4 acre lot. Your dog will truly be a member of my family. I have one well behaved playful medium size dog and no children. Lots of dog beds through out the house and plenty of time for snuggling too. I am semi- retired and currently only work evenings on Tues. and Wednesdays. Otherwise I am home all the time. I have many years of dog experience. I am comfortable giving pet meds and special diets. I prefer neutered/spayed dogs. Your dog should be dog friendly and up to date on vaccinations and flea/heartworm prevention and have basic good manners and be dog friendly. I do not accept incontinent pets or dogs with separation anxiety, disruptive barking issues, or destructive behaviors. I will treat your pets as if they were my own. I will be caring for them in my home therefore I ask that you respect my home and only bring dogs that are clean, brushed, nails trimmed, and parasite and FLEA FREE. Absolutely NO AGGRESSIVE or DOG REACTIVE DOGS. I have worked at a boarding kennel where there is so much noise and barking that even the calm dogs became stressed. The other alternative is to have someone stay in your home with your pets. However, unless you REALLY know that person, would you be comfortable having someone coming in and out of your home? The ideal situation is to have your dog in a peaceful, loving, home environment so that you can be stress free as well, knowing your beloved family member is in good hands. I will send daily updates and photos. Before your pet's stay we can discuss your pets special needs and personality and arrange for a meet and greet so you will know if this is the right choice for your cherished pet. Why I love dog sitting I have had and loved dogs all of my life. I understand the importance of the human and animal bond, and what that adds to life. I have trained service dogs and an accellerant detection dog. I think of training as behavioral enrichment for both the dog and myself with the goal of peaceful co-existence. I keep current on dog training, nutrition and health issues. I am fully vaccinated for Covid. About my yard My home is on a 3/4 acre lot. The backyard is fully fenced with a lawn and a nice mix of sun and shade. Plenty of room to run and explore and be a dog. Your dog can have plenty of off leash safe supervised playtime. I live in a very quiet neigborhood with very little traffic. My experience administering medication Yes. I have lots of experience giving oral, topical meds as well as injections.
Reviews
Joanne was the BEST Rover we’ve had! She has a lovely home with a huge backyard for my pup to play in :-) And, she sent daily updates with lovely photos of my pup. AND, she made Rosie a sweet bandana and play toy! She also gave helpful dog food recommendations. 1000/10!
Joanne was fantastic in how well she cared for our 21 year old dog. She has an ideal setup for watching dogs, and she knows how to work with special need situations such as ours. She made sure our senior dog ate properly, warned of us an issue she saw with his mouth and even trimmed his nails which was long overdue. Now that we found Joanne, I have great peace of mind knowing we don't have to worry about our dog when we go out of town!
Love this wonderful person! She’s the best!
This is our second time using Joanne and both times have been great. Our dog, Zeus, is a big baby that has only been away from home the two times he’s stayed with Joanne. Joanne is kind and gentle and makes Zeus feel at home. She has a large fenced back yard that’s a perfect playground for dogs. Joanne is our go-to sitter.
About Joanne T.
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Safety, trust & environment
I have a completely fenced 3/4 acre yard with a nice mix of sun and shade. The dogs have plenty of room to run around and just be a dog. If your dog is nervous around other dogs I can give separate play/potty times. I feed all dogs separately to be sure of no resource guarding and that each dog is only getting their own food.
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Information Joanne T. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know about your dogs personality, temperament, and house training or any destructive behaviors or fears. I would want to discuss any of your pets special needs to be sure that their stay with me would be a good match. Please respect my home and be prepared to only bring dogs that are clean, brushed, clipped nails, parasite free and NO FLEAS.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks My neighborhood is extremely quiet. My yard is on a 3/4 acre lot so there is plenty of room to have supervised exercise, go exploring, or run like the wind blows, ... and just be a dog! Your dog's sleeping arrangement I have plenty of dog beds your dogs are welcome to use or bring your own if your dogs would be more comfortable with the familiarity of their own bed. . I have several large and medium dog crates available as well if that is your preference. Time I'll spend with your dog I only work 2 evenings a week ( Tuesday & Wednesday ) for 6 hours and the rest of the time I am at home. I would be spending that time playing and caring for your dog...that's what I do for my dog!
Services
Joanne can host
Availability
I only work 2 evenings a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a short 6 hour shift and am home the rest of the time.
About Joanne T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a completely fenced 3/4 acre yard with a nice mix of sun and shade. The dogs have plenty of room to run around and just be a dog. If your dog is nervous around other dogs I can give separate play/potty times. I feed all dogs separately to be sure of no resource guarding and that each dog is only getting their own food.
Home
Information Joanne T. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know about your dogs personality, temperament, and house training or any destructive behaviors or fears. I would want to discuss any of your pets special needs to be sure that their stay with me would be a good match. Please respect my home and be prepared to only bring dogs that are clean, brushed, clipped nails, parasite free and NO FLEAS.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks My neighborhood is extremely quiet. My yard is on a 3/4 acre lot so there is plenty of room to have supervised exercise, go exploring, or run like the wind blows, ... and just be a dog! Your dog's sleeping arrangement I have plenty of dog beds your dogs are welcome to use or bring your own if your dogs would be more comfortable with the familiarity of their own bed. . I have several large and medium dog crates available as well if that is your preference. Time I'll spend with your dog I only work 2 evenings a week ( Tuesday & Wednesday ) for 6 hours and the rest of the time I am at home. I would be spending that time playing and caring for your dog...that's what I do for my dog!
Location
Raleigh, NC
Pets
Joanne T.
Raleigh, NC