Laura P.
Laura P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $21 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
🐾 Loving & Reliable Dog Walker
I’m a dedicated dog owner with two golden retrievers of my own, so caring for dogs is a daily part of my life. I’m very comfortable managing different energy levels and ages, keeping dogs safe on walks, and making sure they get the exercise and attention they need. I’ve also assisted dozens of dog owners with training support and behavior observation for their own pets. Paying attention to behavior, body language, and environment is incredibly important to me when caring for your family member. I’m especially attentive to routines, surroundings, and consistency. I understand how much trust it takes to leave your dog in someone else’s care. I treat every dog like family and aim to make every walk a positive, safe experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in a client’s home, my top priorities are safety, consistency, and respect for both your pet and your space. I follow any instructions you provide closely so your dog can stay in their normal routine and feel comfortable while you’re away. During visits or walks, I pay close attention to behavior, surroundings, and environmental factors like weather and pavement temperature to help keep your dog safe. I’m also careful with doors, gates, leashes, and feeding instructions to make sure everything is handled exactly as you’d expect. I treat every home with the same care and respect I would want for my own. You can also expect clear communication and updates so you know your pet is happy and doing well while you're away. As a photographer on the side, I also love capturing a quick photo of your pup during our time together so you can see how they're doing.
Ratings and reviews
Laura is great to work with. She was prompt and gave great walks.
Laura is an outstanding pet caregiver! She is very responsible and always prioritizes the safety of the animals. Animals immediately warm up to Laura when they meet her, whether she knows them or they see her while out walking. Laura consistently ensures her pets receive the best care. She loves walking and enjoys taking her dogs on long walks. Your pets will love spending time with Laura!
Laura is EXCELLENT with any and all dogs. She has handled a variety of dogs with ease and the utmost care. I have seen her train dogs with diligence and patience leading to great success. She is always looking out for the safety of the dogs in her care and knows how to read the dog’s body language in order to provide what they need in any situation. Laura is the best choice when it comes to caring for dogs with the most love and patience.
Laura is incredibly attentive to dogs and is great at providing a safe space by paying attention to their behavior and surroundings. Laura’s way of training and interacting with pups is full of care, compassion and patience - especially as I’ve seen her work with older dogs, younger energetic pups, and even helping to train up service dogs. She is incredibly intentional with her time with dogs and someone I would always trust to care for my pets time and time again.
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Schedule
As we move into the warmer months, I’m also mindful of pavement temperatures and happy to schedule walks during cooler parts of the day when needed. Whether your pup needs a quick walk around the block, some playtime in the yard, or a slow scenic sniff to catch up on the neighborhood “doggie news,” I’m happy to tailor the visit to what they enjoy most. I’m based in the Harpers Ferry area and can service nearby neighborhoods, including the new builds in Charles Town.