Leo M.
Oregon Hill, VA
Long time dog lover and groomer!
Pet care experience
My name is Leo and I worked previously as a dog care taker / groomer at a boarding kennel for around 3 years. The feedback I would get most from customers is how impressed they were with flexibility for dogs with special needs and understanding that every dog responds to different incentives. The establishment I worked at did not turn away any dog so I have learned how to work with many different disabilities, ages, and personalities in a professional and caring environment. I also am a college student so time to study and class can interfere with my availability. I absolutely love dogs and want to do this because I'm having terrible withdrawal from not being able to be around them as much as I'm used to. I have so much love to give to your furballs and am dying to get to know them. NOTE: The long haired black dog in many of my photos is my personal dog named Astrid. She is an absolute sweetheart but unfortunately she is also terrified of cars so I decided not to bring her to Richmond with me when I moved and she is staying with my parents until I finish school.
Reviews
Leo was a fantastic member of our day care, boarding, and grooming facility. He helped care for our daily canine guests by walking, feeding, bathing, and providing caring supervision. Leo was reliable, trustworthy, and professional during his tenure with our organization. Leo was a model employee and would highly recommend him to provide the highest level of care for your dog!
Leo worked for us at our dog day care and boarding facility both caring for the dogs and also bathing/grooming them. Leo is very experienced in this field and I highly recommend him to care for your dog. He maintains the highest level of professionalism, is extremely trustworthy and is just wonderful with the dogs. He really knows how to relate to them and care for them in a manner that keeps them both safe and happy. I personally would trust my own dogs with Leo at any time and I really don't think you could ask for a better dog sitter than Leo!
Leo was a bather for me at Healthy Hound Playground for nearly a year. He was always great with all dogs! He is very dedicated to what he was doing and learned very fast. He is very knowlegable and honest. All in all Leo was a great worker, and i have no doubt he would be the same for you!
About Leo M.
Communication
Skills
Information Leo M. would like to know about your pet
I mostly prefer big goofy dogs (newfoundlands are my favorite breed and the one I work best with I think) but have experience with some incredibly stubborn dogs and can handle myself with them. And since every dog is so different and unique I'd like to know any medical conditions they may have or allergies, along with any quirks they might have, behaviors you're trying to correct (or encourage), and whatever their biggest motivator is.
A typical day
Since dogs are generally big fans of routine I'd like to know what your general day to day is like with your pooch to hopefully reduce any stress that might come up. After getting a feel for your dog and it's likes / dislikes I'd like to route my walks based off of what it seems to be the most interested in. ( If it likes people try to go to more populated areas to people watch, if it likes sniffing find quieter nature type areas so they can sniff to their hearts content).
Services
Leo can watch in your home
About Leo M.
Communication
Skills
Information Leo M. would like to know about your pet
I mostly prefer big goofy dogs (newfoundlands are my favorite breed and the one I work best with I think) but have experience with some incredibly stubborn dogs and can handle myself with them. And since every dog is so different and unique I'd like to know any medical conditions they may have or allergies, along with any quirks they might have, behaviors you're trying to correct (or encourage), and whatever their biggest motivator is.
A typical day
Since dogs are generally big fans of routine I'd like to know what your general day to day is like with your pooch to hopefully reduce any stress that might come up. After getting a feel for your dog and it's likes / dislikes I'd like to route my walks based off of what it seems to be the most interested in. ( If it likes people try to go to more populated areas to people watch, if it likes sniffing find quieter nature type areas so they can sniff to their hearts content).
Location
Richmond, VA
Leo M.
Oregon Hill, VA