Maria O.
Maria O.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I'll give your dog a fun time :)
I have experience walking large reactive dogs. My first dog is a German shepherd that used to be extremely reactive and I currently have a super sociable borzoi (giant breed) that I raised from 9 weeks old. I went to a course for animal behaviorists where I practiced training all kinds of animals using positive reinforcement. I will never use any type of aversive tool on your dog such as choke, prong or shock collars or slip leads. I like to have the dog in a harness attached to my walking belt, so no matter what, the dog will always remain attached to me. No risk of dropping the lead or letting go if the dog pulls unexpectedly. I also have a lot of experience with small parrots, I have lovebirds that are 13 and 7 years old and a 9 year old green cheek conure. I've also boarded a friend's quaker during three months. I am familiar with cats and know their basic care. Different members of my family have cats, making 4 in total. I have pet sitted for them while they were on vacation.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog will always be attached to me via a walking belt during walks to ensure their safety. They will be cared for as if they were my own.
Ratings and reviews
Maria was amazing with my Baci! She was very comfortable walking a reactive dog, having a lot of previous experience with it. She sent me many cute pictures and videos while I was away, and I knew my dog was in great hands. Maria was also extremely responsive, giving updates on when she would arrive and leave. It is obvious she has a lot of knowledge about dogs and caring for them. I am so glad to have such a caring and reliable person to watch over my Baci while i’m away!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I'm currently working part time during evenings, so I have weekday mornings free for dog walking! I want to walk more, but walking with a dog is always more rewarding!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMaria can host up to 2 walks per day
- I need to know your dog's temperament. For example if they are friendly or not to people and other dogs so I can keep them at a safe distance. I also need to know if they are fearful of anything we might encounter and what their prey drive is like.