Leah W.
Leah W.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Teacher. Dog Lover. Let's Wag!🐾
With a lifelong love for dogs, I've dedicated myself to their care and well-being. As a devoted volunteer at Summit County Humane Society, I've honed my skills in working with all dogs regardless of breed, shape, size or age. I believe that positive behavior training, and, as such, have completed several courses in positive dog training, including 'Leash Reactive Dogs,' 'Dog Enrichment,' and 'Dogs and Kids,' equipping me with valuable expertise to ensure every dog's needs are met. My experience extends to caring for senior dogs with tenderness and empathy. At home, I've successfully trained our own dog-reactive pup using positive reinforcement techniques. As a middle school teacher, I bring patience, understanding, and a love for learning to every canine interaction. I thrive on the joy of walking and running with dogs, ensuring each outing is filled with fun, exercise, and positive reinforcement.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Communication with pet parents is paramount to ensuring the safety and well-being of their furry companions. By clearly understanding expectations, I can establish a trusting relationship with both the dog and their owner, setting us all up for success. This open dialogue also allows me to identify and avoid any triggers that may cause stress or discomfort for the animal. With training in positive behavior methods for leash reactivity and interactions with children, I prioritize creating a safe and positive environment for every dog in my care. I believe in allowing dogs to approach and familiarize themselves with me at their own pace, building trust and rapport before engaging in activities. By fostering this sense of comfort and trust, I aim to make every interaction an enjoyable and happy experience for the animal and myself.
Ratings and reviews
Leah did a drop in visit with my dogs while we were away and she did awesome with them! She somehow even managed to get my picky eater to eat his dinner, which is impressive! :) I highly recommend Leah, she is great with the dogs, I have relied on her for dog sitting before and will do so again in the future!
Leah always go above and beyond for my girl, Scarlett!
Leah was amazing with Mason and Barney! She was so detailed and thorough in our meet in greet because she wanted to ensure proper care! We can’t wait to have Leah hang out with Mason again 🤗
Leah does a great job with Scarlett and provides detailed updates!
Leah did a great job taking care of my girl, Scarlett!
Leah was looking after my 2 dogs while I was away and I couldn't be happier with her care of my dogs! She was very patient with them and took really good care of them. She also sent regular updates, which really helped put my mind at ease that my dogs were well taken care of. I would highly recommend her as a dog sitter and hope to have her look after my dogs again!
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Schedule
As a teacher, my schedule allows me to dedicate ample time to pet care, especially during afternoons, weekends, and throughout the summer. During these periods, I prioritize providing attentive and loving care to pets under my watch through regular walks, engaging play sessions, and beneficial training exercises. At home, my own dog benefits from daily walks, playtime, enrichment activities and weekly runs, activities I eagerly anticipate sharing with other animals in my care. Pet care isn't just a responsibility; it's a source of joy and fulfillment, and I eagerly look forward to extending the same level of care and attention to other animals as I do my own.