Lauren A.
Lauren A.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced With All Sizes
I work with dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes as a veterinary assistant, previously I was employed as a kennel attendant for two years at my local rescue shelter. There I helped maintain the safety and wellbeing of over 100 cats and 50 dogs at a time. Relevant dog responsibilities: -Basic grooming (bathing/brushing) -Enrichment activities (snuffle mats, frozen kongs, “sniff and find”) -Basic command training (sit, down, wait, paw) -Safe socialization for reactive and aggressive dogs -Experienced with food aggressive dogs -Experienced with all breeds and sizes (ranging from 10lbs. Chihuahua mixes, to over 100lbs. Bully and shepherd mixes) -Experienced with young puppies and senior dogs -Walking and jogging -Shelter Fear Free training - utilizing positive reinforcement techniques
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I prioritize open and transparent communication in regard to a client’s expectations and goals. I work with a client however is requested: whether a dog is allowed to freely roam, is confined to a specific area, or is crated.
Ratings and reviews
Lauren took very good care of our dog while we were at the beach for a week. She went above and beyond to play with him in the house when he wasn’t keen on spending much time outside in the heat. I will definitely use her again and I highly recommend her!
We have hired Lauren twice and have been extremely pleased with her care for our pets and our home during her drop by visits. She is considerate, attentive to detail and respectful to our pets. She keeps us well informed so we do not worry while we are away. Will definitely book her again!
Lauren provided excellent care for our cats - she was attentive to all their needs; played with them and made sure they were safe while we were gone. I will definitely rebook her and recommend her to care for anyone’s pets.
Lauren was fantastic!!!! She sent me pictures and kept my dogs happy! I think that I even came back to a cleaner home than when I left!! She is very knowledgeable about dogs so I felt very comfortable with them in her care! I would highly recommend using her, as I will myself again!
Lauren Archie has been a trustworthy pet sitter for me for over 10 years. She has always made sure my pets have all their needs met and makes them her first priority; she even stays the night to meet my dog’s nighttime schedule if we needed. Her love for dogs shows with how well she treats them and how much dogs love and trust her. She easily understands dog’s behavior and language and can cater to each individual properly depending on each dog’s specific needs for a comfortable experience
Lauren has cared for all three of our dogs, from 14 lbs. to 135 lbs., and has been instrumental in their training. She is genuine in her love of animals and especially dogs. Lauren is highly experienced in caring for all varieties and sizes of dogs and cats and is not afraid of the work involved in their care. She is very tuned in to what the animals need for interactive play and positive reinforcement. They all love her and there is no one in whom I would trust more with my pets. I highly recommend Lauren for your pet care.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
If you don’t see a time frame that works for your needs please feel free to reach out and I’ll see if I can make it work!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsLauren can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Let me know if there are any reactivity or behavioral issues I should be aware of. For example, - should I avoid walking near children, men, other dogs, etc. - are there places that your pet should not be touched (I.e. paws, tail, head, etc) -clothing concerns (do sleeves or any kind of loose clothing trigger adverse behaviors) Additionally, please make me aware of any health concerns For example: -if a dog is going through heart-worm treatment what did your vet recommend for physical exercise limitations? -are there any joint issues I should be aware of in regard to terrain and duration of walk?