Laura R.
Laura R.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Certified Veterinary Technician
Hi! I'm Laura. I have been married for 20 years and I have 2 active boys. I have more than 15 years of experience working in veterinary hospitals as a technician/nurse. Currently I work part-time as a substitute teacher at my boys' school. It has given me a flexibility in my schedule that has been invaluable. I can make my own schedule which allows me to always be available for my clients. We adopted a young dog from a local rescue in March of 2022. Although she is a very sweet girl, she is very much an alpha so a meet and greet with her is very important. We live on the outskirts of Nanticoke and I own my home, including almost an acre of land and the back yard is fenced in. There is plenty of space for dogs to run and play. The fence is four feet high so any dog with a tendency to jump over would be a concern. I would feel better taking them for walks instead. I have now been dog sitting in my home for over 11 years. During that time, I have learned a lot and I continue to try to make adjustments to make all of my boarders as comfortable as possible. I try to keep their routines as normal as I can. For example, if they are crate trained, I ask that their crates come with them so they can have a safe place to retreat. If they sleep in bed with their owners, then they are welcome to sleep in bed here too. As a CVT with experience, I can give you some peace of mind that you are entrusting your beloved dog with an avid animal lover.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
I am so pleased with the care Laura gave Scout. Scout loves going to Laura’s. I know I can go away and Scout is well taken care of. I already booked 2 more stays with Laura for Scout.
Laura you and your family are the best. Thank you for taking such great care of Gordie!
Thank you so much for taking great care of Ellie! We really appreciated the updates and knowing she was comfortable while we were away.
Laura was a phenomenal pet sitter for my dog! He's usually an anxious wreck after coming back from boarding at kennels but he was so calm and relaxed when he was returned to me from Laura! I will definitely be using her again, she's fantastic!
Our dog was relaxed and playful before I even left! Just as happy on our return to pick up. Good communication, environment, location. 5 stars!!
If I could give Laura a 10 I would. This was Scouts first time away from home and I was nervous. My mind was put to rest when I dropped Scout off, she was so comfortable with Laura and the family dog Winter. Laura sent pictures of Scout which made me able to relax on my trip. I highly received Laura to care for your dog. I will be booking a stay for Scout again for sure.
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Schedule
Working from home gives me the ability to spoil the pups with regular trips outside. They have plenty of time to do their business and smell the roses too.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I do often have more than one dog here at a time, but I am diligent about who I put together. Each dog has his or her own personality. Some personalities will clash. I make every effort to make each stay as calm and comforting as possible. I want them to feel safe and loved while they're here, not stressed out or anxious. We have a fenced yard that we maintain and check regularly. The gates are locked. We installed 3 security cameras in the backyard for additional safety. There is also a newly installed gate inside the house to be sure that noone can run out to the garage. We never open the front door if the dogs are not secured first.
Pets
A typical day
With a toy box full of toys to choose from, there is never a dull moment! Squeaky toys, tennis balls, tug-o-war ropes and so much more to keep them busy. There is also plenty of time for quiet snuggles on the couch.