Lara S.
Bridle Trails, WA
Lara S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Positive Train Exp w/ many breeds
Pet care experience
I have always had dogs and cats in my life. They love me and I them. Over the last 15 years I have used positive discipline training techniques to train 3 service dogs. I can handle lickers, leaners, goof balls and even standoffish dogs. I am strong and can walk a dog that pulls, but I will caution you that a puller may come back to you as a non-puller, because if I walk them more than a few times I will want to train them not to pull. I can even walk your cat. I walk mine daily.
Reviews
Lara is an excellent dog walker. Showed up on time. Our dogs took right to her. Lara really understands quickly how a dog is going to behave and walk with her.
Lara is amazing! Even my shy kitty opened up to her and flopped to show his belly! I can’t recommend her more. She did great job with feeding, petting, cuddling with them. I absolutely loved pictures on each update. I could see that my fur babies fully trust her! If I ever need to pet sit them again, I would definitely try to contact her.
Lara is a very caring person that our senior cat just adores. We appreciate Lara's commitment to our family member.
Lara provided A+ drop-in services for my 2 cats. One of my cats is really shy around new people, and he went from hiding under the bed to being completely comfortable, playing, and being held in the span of 4.5 days! Lara provided excellent text and photo updates. Throughout the sitting, I was assured that my cats were being well cared for and socialized. I know that my cats will miss Lara and I will definitely seek to book her the next time I'm out of town.
About Lara S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will only use soft words, positive techniques and kind pets for your animals. Some animals require more care than others and I will never sell a pet short. It isn't their fault that we humans like to travel or need to work. They can't understand that reasoning, so it is super important that we keep them feeling calm and safe when a stranger comes into their life. I want the animals I sit for to jump for joy when they see me.
Information Lara S. would like to know about your pet
Do they chase anything? It is okay if they do, but I need to know. Any reactivity to other dogs when on a leash? do they pull or lunge? Again, any of this is okay, but I need to know to keep your animal safe.
A typical day
I can walk anywhere you want your dog walked. I can work with them on training or agility for short amounts of time. (For the cost of longer training sessions contact me.)
Services
Lara can watch in your home
Availability
I am retired and looking for a great way to keep busy and healthy. I love animals of all kinds, birds included, and am comfortable with any kind of care that is needed.
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About Lara S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will only use soft words, positive techniques and kind pets for your animals. Some animals require more care than others and I will never sell a pet short. It isn't their fault that we humans like to travel or need to work. They can't understand that reasoning, so it is super important that we keep them feeling calm and safe when a stranger comes into their life. I want the animals I sit for to jump for joy when they see me.
Information Lara S. would like to know about your pet
Do they chase anything? It is okay if they do, but I need to know. Any reactivity to other dogs when on a leash? do they pull or lunge? Again, any of this is okay, but I need to know to keep your animal safe.
A typical day
I can walk anywhere you want your dog walked. I can work with them on training or agility for short amounts of time. (For the cost of longer training sessions contact me.)
Location
bellevue, WA
Pets
Lara S.
Bridle Trails, WA