Mary F.
Woodstock, GA
Reliable pet lover in Woodstock!
Pet care experience
Hi there! I'm a long-time Atlanta area resident (about 15 years, altogether), & have been in Woodstock for a couple of years now. I have professional experience doing walking & pet sitting for another former company in town, and photos of some of those furry clients are included in my gallery. (Almost all were subscription customers.) I've had Dylan, my 13 year old Shiba Inu, since he was 4 months old, and I did lots of thorough training with him as a pup. He's gotten daily compliments on how calm & sweet he is ever since! I will bring the love & experience I have with my dog (& cat!) to caring for yours! I'm also open to looking after other pets (sans snakes) if you walk me through their care at the meet & greet! I grew up with two outdoor dogs and have almost always had one or two cats. I also have a cat named Lumiere, who is my pup Dylan's best friend. When Dylan was a puppy, I took him to three months of professional puppy training. I love getting to know pets' personalities and quirks, & I enjoy finding activities that make them happy. I love the feeling of reward or accomplishment that comes from having a cat trust you and reciprocate your affection. I'm good at denying dogs human food, giving commands, dispensing treats, and am a patient dog walker. (Shibas are a smart, charming, but stubborn breed, so I've learned from the best!) I also have experience getting a reluctant dog to take his supplements. :) And as I mentioned, I've owned cats my whole life, so great with them, too! I’m an amateur photographer and I love to practice my skills on my furry clients, so expect plenty of photo updates when your pet is in my care! I also leave thorough notes after our visits. If there are plants that need watering or mail to bring in, I'd be happy to do that, too. Questions? Just ask! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you & your pet!
Reviews
Mary is wonderful with our princess, Coco. She goes above and beyond, is extremely trustworthy and reliable. We will be using Mary again in the future.
Mary is awesome!! Scooby loves when she picks him up for a walk or plays in the backyard. You can tell she loves what she does and Scooby can tel too :)). Thank you so much Mary!!
Mary does a phenomenal job!
Mary was available on short notice, which I appreciate so much. Great communication, on time, left really detailed notes and sent photos of my girl. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her in the future! Thank you, Mary!
About Mary F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will always make sure your dog is on-leash outside (unless in a fully secure dog park, with permission), make sure to keep all doors locked, keys in appropriate locations, information confidential, and keep a close watch on pets the entire time we are together. As one recommendation notes, I look after them as well as I would my own. :)
Information Mary F. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know the dog's breed (or best guess), see a photo, know if it gets along with other dogs, how s/he is on leash, what kind of collar or harness, any allergies or other concerns, any needed medications, if up to date on flea prevention, if up to date on rabies vaccination, favorite toys/activities, how much food given (if applicable), if an escape artist, any other useful notes.
A typical day
I love taking dogs for walk and playing with them with their toys, or, if they prefer, just relaxing and petting -- I try to get a sense of them and their preferences, or follow your suggestions. Also as my reviews note, I love to make my cat clients comfortable, respecting their boundaries while also giving them as much care and attention/affection as they would like. :)
Services
Mary can watch in your home
Availability
I work early in the day, so am available/flexible by 12:30pm or 2:30pm each day, even when I work (and available mornings 2 days/week). Can do a couple of drop-ins or walks per customer per day.
About Mary F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will always make sure your dog is on-leash outside (unless in a fully secure dog park, with permission), make sure to keep all doors locked, keys in appropriate locations, information confidential, and keep a close watch on pets the entire time we are together. As one recommendation notes, I look after them as well as I would my own. :)
Information Mary F. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know the dog's breed (or best guess), see a photo, know if it gets along with other dogs, how s/he is on leash, what kind of collar or harness, any allergies or other concerns, any needed medications, if up to date on flea prevention, if up to date on rabies vaccination, favorite toys/activities, how much food given (if applicable), if an escape artist, any other useful notes.
A typical day
I love taking dogs for walk and playing with them with their toys, or, if they prefer, just relaxing and petting -- I try to get a sense of them and their preferences, or follow your suggestions. Also as my reviews note, I love to make my cat clients comfortable, respecting their boundaries while also giving them as much care and attention/affection as they would like. :)
Location
Woodstock, GA
Pets
Mary F.
Woodstock, GA