Maria C.
Glover, VT
Experienced Pet Professional
Pet care experience
I have been a dog walker, sitter and a home boarding provider for 7 years. I also have experience with horses, goats, chickens and cats. I have taken care of senior dogs, large breed dogs, puppies and adolescents. I volunteered at an animal shelter where I took many dog handling workshops. I have a Fear Free a fear free positive reinforcement, partnership based, compassionate tuning in approach when walking or otherwise interacting with animals. I strive to meet the physical and emotional needs of animals through attention, affection, exercise, play and enrichment activities. I offer weekly and Monthly discounted rates for all my services. Note that I can’t accepts sittings that are more than 45 minutes away from my home unless I can bring my cat along!
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Maria was great with Harry. Took him for a swim and a hike. We felt safe and comfortable leaving our pup in her care.
Maria was wonderful to work with and really helped us out when we had to go to Canada for the day and couldn’t bring our dog Grover with us. He had a blast with Maria and her dog Lalo, going on walks, playing in a nearby stream and hanging out in her home.
Maria did an excellent job watching our dog. She provided updates throughout the stay, photos to ease my worry, and her communication was great. My dog is normally so stressed when we take him to stay with other people, but having Maria stay in our home with him allowed us to come home to our dog totally stress free. It was such a relief!
Maria is a fantastic sitter. She watch over our two dogs and three reptiles while we were out for a week. She sent photo updates and let us know about the health of or animals. I highly recommend her!
About Maria C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I offer boarding to one dog at a time if requested but I do host multiple dog friendly dogs. I have plenty of space in my home, comfortable places to rest and a large outdoor area to go on walks. Inside I offer enrichment activities such as scent games, interactive toys such as kongs, calming music, and lots of affection and a restful supportive environment. .
Home
Information Maria C. would like to know about your pet
Is your dog house trained? Is your dog reactive to other dogs? Does your dog guard food or toys? What are their favorite toys and treats? What commands do you use? What is their normal feeding, walking etc routine? Is your dog fearful? If so what are the triggers? Does your dog have any medical issues? What are their medications and administration schedule? Does your dog have any allergies? Can they have treats? Does your dog have separation anxiety? Can your dog be left alone for any amount of time? How is your dog with other dogs, people and cats? Can your dog be off leash?
A typical day
I start off the day with breakfast then a long nature walk on which dogs are allowed and encouraged to smell as much as they like. Water us offered freely all day. When inside dogs can rest, play with toys, Kong’s, scent games and socializing. In the afternoon there is another walk, rest, dinner time then winding down to bedtime.
Services
Maria can host
Maria can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work from home so I have the flexibility to devote full time care for the animals that I board and sit for. I do have to leave on occasion for short periods of time, so if your dog feels more comfortable and calm in their crate when you leave them alone , please provide it for their stay with me. If your dog has separation anxiety and can’t be left alone for any amount of time, please let me know ahead of time.
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About Maria C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I offer boarding to one dog at a time if requested but I do host multiple dog friendly dogs. I have plenty of space in my home, comfortable places to rest and a large outdoor area to go on walks. Inside I offer enrichment activities such as scent games, interactive toys such as kongs, calming music, and lots of affection and a restful supportive environment. .
Home
Information Maria C. would like to know about your pet
Is your dog house trained? Is your dog reactive to other dogs? Does your dog guard food or toys? What are their favorite toys and treats? What commands do you use? What is their normal feeding, walking etc routine? Is your dog fearful? If so what are the triggers? Does your dog have any medical issues? What are their medications and administration schedule? Does your dog have any allergies? Can they have treats? Does your dog have separation anxiety? Can your dog be left alone for any amount of time? How is your dog with other dogs, people and cats? Can your dog be off leash?
A typical day
I start off the day with breakfast then a long nature walk on which dogs are allowed and encouraged to smell as much as they like. Water us offered freely all day. When inside dogs can rest, play with toys, Kong’s, scent games and socializing. In the afternoon there is another walk, rest, dinner time then winding down to bedtime.
Location
Glover, VT
Pets
Maria C.
Glover, VT