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Laura N.

Aurora Highlands, VA

2 reviews
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Pet care experience

I understand that adequate mental and physical exercise are key to making sure a dog is not bored and is ready to relax. I grew up with dogs and currently have a young English Pointer with whom I'm training for scent work and agility. My dog is playful with other dogs and looking forward to making new friends. If your dog is friendly with other dogs, he/she will get plenty of playtime with my dog in the apartment complex dog park. I can also do one-on-one play sessions with your pooch if that works best for your dog. I also give walks around our neighborhood. In addition, I work in some mental stimulation as well, either learning a new trick or earning part of their meals through a puzzle toy. I have taken multiple classes in dog training and behavior and will set boundaries in my house so your dog(s) does not learn bad habits. I use positive training techniques and shaping to enforce boundaries. The boundaries I set are: sitting and waiting for the release cue when going through outside doors, no jumping on people, and no counter-surfing. Please let me know if you would prefer I don't do these with your dog. In addition, dogs are not allowed on furniture in my home. I have comfy beds and carpet throughout for them to relax on and I will usually sit on the floor with them so we can snuggle, if they are into that. I am only accepting one client a day so your dog(s) will get lots of individual attention and I can cater to your dog's needs or your desires. Dogs will receive breaks from play and will be fed in separate areas. I have additional large crates, both wire and soft crates, or you can bring your dog's own crates. I also have baby gates so that if your dog doesn't do well in crates they can be sectioned off into a separate room for eating.

Reviews

Susan L.
Jan 24, 2018

I have known Laura for over 4 years. She is wonderful with our 2 dogs. She is an extremely compasionate and responsible person. Laura grew up with dogs and other types of animals in her home. She currently has a high energy dog less than a year old and is very dedicated to her training. She will love and care for your dogs like they are her own.

Ramona S.
Jan 22, 2018

Laura has always been an animal lover. She started out raising rabbits in 4H. Then got involved in the ownership and showing of horses. She has always been a dog lover. She recently adopted an English Pointer. She purchased this dog as a puppy and has done an amazing job of training and caring for her. Before getting her puppy she researched caring and training so the new puppy would have the best care possible. I believe Laura would make an absolutely wonderful dog care provider. She is reliable and attentive to an animals needs.

About Laura N.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laura N. would like to know about your pet

I cannot accept human aggressive dogs and dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs, as I don't have much experience in working with that. Please let me know if your dog resource guards and what they tend to guard so I can manage the environment (one of my past dogs resource guarded certain food, me and toys from other dogs so I have experience with resource guarding). I have no breed preferences but prefer dogs who socialize well with large, energetic dogs or are at least not frightened by large, energetic dogs. I would also like to know if your dog has any allergies. Is there anything that makes your dog feel fearful or scared? When we meet, I would like you to show me the commands you use with your dog and anything you always do with your dog so he/she can feel more comfortable with me and so I can make sure he/she doesn't develop bad habits. Lastly, I would like to know if your dog is vaccinated and which vaccines they have had.

A typical day

I generally take dogs on walks around my neighborhood. I also love to provide mental exercise as I understand how important it is in creating a balanced day for a dog. I have a wide assortment of puzzle toys, some that a dog and I work on together, as well as some agility equipment and scent-work equipment.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Laura can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

About Laura N.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laura N. would like to know about your pet

I cannot accept human aggressive dogs and dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs, as I don't have much experience in working with that. Please let me know if your dog resource guards and what they tend to guard so I can manage the environment (one of my past dogs resource guarded certain food, me and toys from other dogs so I have experience with resource guarding). I have no breed preferences but prefer dogs who socialize well with large, energetic dogs or are at least not frightened by large, energetic dogs. I would also like to know if your dog has any allergies. Is there anything that makes your dog feel fearful or scared? When we meet, I would like you to show me the commands you use with your dog and anything you always do with your dog so he/she can feel more comfortable with me and so I can make sure he/she doesn't develop bad habits. Lastly, I would like to know if your dog is vaccinated and which vaccines they have had.

A typical day

I generally take dogs on walks around my neighborhood. I also love to provide mental exercise as I understand how important it is in creating a balanced day for a dog. I have a wide assortment of puzzle toys, some that a dog and I work on together, as well as some agility equipment and scent-work equipment.

Location

Arlington, VA

Laura N.'s Neighborhood

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Laura N.

Aurora Highlands, VA

2 reviews