Lauren S.
Sparks, NV
Fun, Safe Walks and Sits!
Pet care experience
I’ve been working with animal rescues for over 10 years, and have raised and trained guide dog puppies for 2 years now. I'm a small business owner with a flexible schedule, and am dedicated to providing you and your pup with safe, fun and reliable services. I'm comfortable working with any dog, including those who have behavior concerns. I am happy to work with dogs who aren't great on leash, who bark, or who are nervous around other dogs or strangers. Although I'm not a professional dog trainer, I'm happy to work with your dog on building confidence, improving relieving behaviors, or learning basic commands and house manners. What you can expect from me: -Full focus on your dog. I don’t listen to music or take phone calls during walks. My focus is your pup and his/her safety. -Good leash manners. Every dog walks next to me in heel position and is praised/rewarded for good behaviors, like not pulling and focusing on me. -The best information. I stay up to date on the latest in dog training and research to ensure my work is as effective as possible. -Waste clean up. I pay close attention to your dog’s waste to make sure everything is normal, and let you know if it’s not. If we run across another dog’s waste on walks, that gets picked up as well, to avoid biohazards and keep your neighborhood clean. -The right equipment. I use the safest equipment to walk your dog, and am happy to make recommendations for the best equipment for you to use as well. -Customer service. I communicate clearly with you about what happened during our walk and respond promptly when you contact me. -Additional Services. I offer several additional services that you can choose to add on to your walk, including nail trims for $15 per dog and baths for $25 per dog.
Reviews
Always flexible and reliable. It is a great relief to have someone that can handle my super timid/nervous pitbull in a time crunch. Thank you Lauren for your repeated services. You are our go to sitter and we will be sure to use you again.
Dude!...Lauren rocks!
Lauren is super sweet! We got some super cute pictures of Lilly while we were gone! Lilly seemed happy when we returned! She is attentive and kind! That's all we could have asked for!
She is THE best, seriously. She was great with our 6 month old puppy and asked lots of great questions beforehand. We got cute pictures and videos from their adventures. She even worked on some behavior and tricks! On top of the great care for our dog, we came home to a spotless house, clean sheets, and homemade cookies! I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Lauren was awesome!
About Lauren S.
Communication
Skills
Information Lauren S. would like to know about your pet
My favorite thing to learn about your dog is his or her personality - what are their favorite toys, games or activities? Do they love to zoom, or would they prefer to cuddle? What's their cutest quirk? Some other items that will help me provide the best care possible for your dog: How is s/he with strange people, dogs, prey animals (like squirrels and birds), and children? What is your dog’s relieving schedule? Should I expect him/her to go during our walk? What are the house rules for your dog? (Can s/he be on furniture? Are there rooms that are off-limits?) What makes your dog nervous or upset?
A typical day
Walks are great for dogs because they provide both mental and physical exercise, which are so important for keeping your pup happy and preventing destructive behaviors like chewing and digging! On walks, I'll make sure your pup gets lots of brain exercise by working on good leash manners, and of course, s/he will have plenty of time to sniff! And of course, your dog is royalty and should be treated like it! Dog walks are always full of belly rubs, cuddles, praise, and treats (based, of course, on your dog's individual needs)!
Services
Lauren can watch in your home
About Lauren S.
Communication
Skills
Information Lauren S. would like to know about your pet
My favorite thing to learn about your dog is his or her personality - what are their favorite toys, games or activities? Do they love to zoom, or would they prefer to cuddle? What's their cutest quirk? Some other items that will help me provide the best care possible for your dog: How is s/he with strange people, dogs, prey animals (like squirrels and birds), and children? What is your dog’s relieving schedule? Should I expect him/her to go during our walk? What are the house rules for your dog? (Can s/he be on furniture? Are there rooms that are off-limits?) What makes your dog nervous or upset?
A typical day
Walks are great for dogs because they provide both mental and physical exercise, which are so important for keeping your pup happy and preventing destructive behaviors like chewing and digging! On walks, I'll make sure your pup gets lots of brain exercise by working on good leash manners, and of course, s/he will have plenty of time to sniff! And of course, your dog is royalty and should be treated like it! Dog walks are always full of belly rubs, cuddles, praise, and treats (based, of course, on your dog's individual needs)!
Location
Sparks, NV
Pets
Lauren S.
Sparks, NV