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Mara W.

Somerset, KY

2 reviews
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Life-Long Dog Lover (all sizes!)

Pet care experience

I have been a dog lover my entire life! You can go back and ask my kindergarten teacher and she will tell you that I spent every writing and drawing assignment talking about dogs. I grew up with a Hungarian Vizsla and have never gone without a dog in my life. I have read multiple behavior books about dogs and I am well versed in the needs of different sizes and breeds. I am very good at reading body language and I am extremely patient, willing to wait as long as the dog needs to gain their trust. I have cared for multiple pets over the years and volunteered at a local pet shelter, cleaning, walking, and socializing the dogs. I am comfortable with all sizes of dogs and comfortable enforcing any training that is necessary for your pet. I treat every dog I meet like my own, making sure they are comfortable and loved, even when you're away! I have been known to stop mid-sentence to look at or ask to pet a nearby dog. I will play with your dog as long as they want to, or just rub an eager belly for 30 minutes straight. I am eager to meet you and your dog! I also have experience working at a dog boarding and daycare facility for over 3 years, gaining experience and trust with the dogs and my coworkers. I was trusted to run the daycare facility on my own.

Reviews

Kathleen F.
Sep 15, 2023

Mara is an extremely loving and conscientious pet caregiver. She worked for several years for Away From Home, a kennel affiliated with a vets office, in taking care of dogs and cats in Suffolk, VA. Her supervisor always praised her for her care for the animals and her strong sense of responsibility and reliability. She took many biology classes in college and has a dog and cat of her own. I would recommend Mara unconditionally!

Colin M.
Nov 29, 2018

Mara is an extremely responsible and compassionate individual with excellent attention to detail. She treats every animal, whether they’re in her care or in the wild, like they were her own. I can’t recommend her enough.

About Mara W.

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a 3+ years experience working with dogs of every size and breed in daycare and boarding environments. I have worked with very outgoing dogs as well as reactive and anxious dogs as well and will work with your dogs comfort level to make sure they get the care they need in an environment that makes them the most comfortable.

Information Mara W. would like to know about your pet

If they are food aggressive, any behavior issues or quirks so I can make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible. If they are head-shy or nervous in certain situations. If you are in the process of training (or enforcing training) and the process that you use to do so. What they are allowed and not allowed to do. If certain actions or noises that give them anxiety (if I bend down and my hair gets in their face, thunderstorms, fireworks). If your dog can be aggressive around other dogs or if they are leash aggressive. If they are leash trained.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$13per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$16per walk

Mara can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently working full time but I am off on Mondays and Tuesdays to play with your pups! I am also available to walk dogs on evenings Wednesday through Sunday.

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About Mara W.

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a 3+ years experience working with dogs of every size and breed in daycare and boarding environments. I have worked with very outgoing dogs as well as reactive and anxious dogs as well and will work with your dogs comfort level to make sure they get the care they need in an environment that makes them the most comfortable.

Information Mara W. would like to know about your pet

If they are food aggressive, any behavior issues or quirks so I can make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible. If they are head-shy or nervous in certain situations. If you are in the process of training (or enforcing training) and the process that you use to do so. What they are allowed and not allowed to do. If certain actions or noises that give them anxiety (if I bend down and my hair gets in their face, thunderstorms, fireworks). If your dog can be aggressive around other dogs or if they are leash aggressive. If they are leash trained.

Location

Somerset, KY

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Mara W.

Somerset, KY

2 reviews