Marta B.
Orcas, WA
Island Vacation
Pet care experience
I've been a dog trainer/lover since I graduated from my first obedience school, at the age of 8. I got my girl scout badge for pets, and I've been caring for, training and loving animals ever since. I graduated with a degree in Environmental Science, and qualify (on the national--federal-- jobs register) as a Wildlife Biologist. When your dog comes to me: Your dog will love being out where there are new, lovely, country smells! Walking through trees and near the ocean, this area is at once stimulating and calming to animals. Your dog will return rested and well exercised. Sleeping where there is no sound of traffic--quiet is the main sound you hear. At night--stars in the sky when we walk. During the time of Covid-19, I am not accepting in home stays for your pet. AND, I can make your vacation so very enjoyable, by visiting your vacation residence and walking your pet during the hours that you play. OR, I'll hike and picnic with your pet for the entire time you are out whale watching or dining or ??? and you can pay my day rate for sitting. When I come to your dog: I now have the flexibility in my life to travel to your home and care for your home and pet. Often pets are much more comfortable in their own home. I can provide that safety for you. And as a career teacher, I've been background checked and am reliable and safe. (Sorry-- in this time of Covid-19, I am currently unavailable for this service.) You will notice that my "return customer" score is low. Orcas is a tourist driven economy, and most of my customers are vacationing here on the island. Often I will take a dog for the day while their "parents" go out to enjoy a whale watching trip. Or, I will have a dog for the week or weekend while their owners enjoy a wedding or other event, or stay at a resort that doesn't allow dogs. So while you enjoy your vacation, my place will truly be an island vacation for your dog! The dog is a special creature. They remind us how to love. They ask for so little from us. They give so much. Please do write me a review when your dog has finished their stay. I rely on word of mouth (or internet!) Check out my customer reviews below.
Reviews
Marta was fantastic ! I reached out last minute for someone to watch our dog while we went out and she responded immediately and offered to come watch her at our hotel. She was fantastic with our dog and was so great. I highly recommend her.
I needed a dog sitter unexpectedly on vacation and Marta responded right away. My dog has some intense separation anxiety and she handled it really well. I would highly recommend Marta!!!
We used Rover for a day trip on the water for our one year old golden retriever puppy who weighs 73 lbs. He had been neutered six days earlier and still wearing his recovery suit. He had a wonderful time w Marta and Phil and a sweet lab also visiting. We received two picture updates in six hours; super sweet. Highly recommend and will bring our pup here again if needed again.
Marta took great care of our dog Finn. He loved his stay and came home happy.
About Marta B.
Communication
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Information Marta B. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me about commands you typically use (or don't use!) and any calming strategies you use to help your dog deal with new situations, places, other animals. Medications, supplements? I want to know! In emergency, this is first question a vet should ask me.
A typical day
Like to interact with my dogs. Please bring a favorite toy, if you like, we will play. Exercise is important to me, and to your dog. We will walk. I like to help your pet to maintain their routines. Animals feel safest when they know the boundaries of their environment, and the expectations of what is happening. They like to have things happen in the same ways and at the same times.
Services
Marta can host
Marta can watch in your home
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About Marta B.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Marta B. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me about commands you typically use (or don't use!) and any calming strategies you use to help your dog deal with new situations, places, other animals. Medications, supplements? I want to know! In emergency, this is first question a vet should ask me.
A typical day
Like to interact with my dogs. Please bring a favorite toy, if you like, we will play. Exercise is important to me, and to your dog. We will walk. I like to help your pet to maintain their routines. Animals feel safest when they know the boundaries of their environment, and the expectations of what is happening. They like to have things happen in the same ways and at the same times.
Location
Orcas, WA
Marta B.
Orcas, WA