Megan S.
Cohasset, MA
Sandy Tails K9 Adventures
Pet care experience
My business, Sandy Tails K9 Adventures, has been in business for over 5 years and I have worked professionally within doggie daycares and dog walking companies for over 8 years. I am co-founder/co-director of Survivor Tails Animal Rescue, an all volunteer, foster based animal rescue in MA, NH + CT. I offer structured hikes, regular walks, drop-ins and pet sitting. Our hikes include basic training reinforcement and recall training. Pick up, drop off, pictures and a towel dry is included. How the crazy dog life started... Our love for hiking with dogs started in 2008 with the Salty C Dog. Codey was a lover of swimming, hiking, the beach, his friends, sticks, and anything involving a tennis ball. He was the best, so in 2010 we adopted our second dog, Max. My heart dog. The LOVE OF MY LIFE. If you’ve been lucky to have a heart dog, you know what I am talking about.. that once in a lifetime dog. (We have a special story, but I’ll save that for another day!) After adopting Max and learning what rescue was all about, we dove head first (okay, I dove in head first and took Josh with me) into the world of dog rescue. We have fostered countless dogs and gradually took a special liking to fostering the dogs that require experienced handlers for structure, training, and a clear understanding of dog body language. Along the way we adopted (foster-failed!) two of our other GA peaches- Cassie & Mark. In 2013, my friend Katie and I left the rescue we were volunteering with and co-founded our own rescue, Survivor Tails Animal Rescue. To date, we have saved and rehomed over 1500 animals (98% dogs). While launching Survivor Tails, I was starting to get burnt out with my 15 years in EMS. The next logical thing for any crazy-dog-lady in the making would be to start figuring out a way to switch careers and follow my pipe-dream of working with dogs. I started working at different doggie daycares on a part time basis while still working in EMS. Eventually I found a suitable full time job with an off-leash dog hiking company – and fell in love!! In 2015 Sandy Tails K9 Adventures was born, and in 2021 Josh came aboard as co-owner. He currently handles the administrative stuff while I work out on the trails with the dogs. Josh has been an integral part of Sandy Tails since the beginning, helping with the larger groups when needed to keep our human:dog ratios low! He currently works as a paramedic and we are hoping to have him jump on board full time in 2021. We have lots of plans for the future of STK9! We treat all our pack members as our own personal dogs, and we understand each dog has individual needs. We strive for a balanced dog that is happy and content, created with equal parts discipline, communication, fun and love. - Megan + Josh Saucier Co-Owners/Pack Leaders
Reviews
Megan watched our two shepherds for our wedding and it was nice knowing they also had a good night. We had a last minute change in plans but Megan was great and got back to us right away for the booking. She sent over pictures of the dogs playing and looks like they had a lot of fun!
Megan was a true professional and our elderly Bulldog loved her. We highly recommend her for senior dogs or dogs with special needs. She also took the most amazing pictures of our pup! We’ll definitely be repeat costumers!
Megan is so great with dogs! She can handle all types of temperaments confidently and treats everyone animal she meets as though he/she were the best thing on earth. That's important when you're leaving your babies with someone new. Let her take care of your pack, it will be the closest thing to you not leaving at all!
Megan is the best dog sitter we have ever had. The dogs go wild with joy when she walks through the door, she sends us photo texts, and she is extremely responsible. On top of that, she is a part of a dog rescue organization and is deeply committed to it. You dog is in terrific hands with Megan.
About Megan S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Walks and hikes include fresh water, treats, and a towel dry. I also send regular pictures and updates often. For pet-sitting. I maintain your pets normal schedule, including feeding time and any medications. At least one walk or hike included per day, as well as basic training and commands. If your dog(s) enjoy adventures I often take them for outings to the woods. (I do not go to dog parks for liability reasons)
Information Megan S. would like to know about your pet
Prior to scheduling pet sitting or walks there is a short interview just meet your dog and answer any questions! Any medical needs or medications, any special handling, or anything requiring special attention is good to know beforehand so I can provide the best care for your animals!
A typical day
I maintain your pets normal schedule, including feeding time and any medications. At least one walk or hike included per day, as well as basic training and commands. If your dog(s) enjoy adventures I often take them for outings to the woods. (I do not go to dog parks for liability reasons)
Services
Megan can watch in your home
Availability
I am co-owner of a dog hiking company and have hikes during the day on weekdays. When I'm pet-sitting I stay in your home from 7a-7p and in and out of your home during the day, but I never leave them for more than 3 hours at a time.
About Megan S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Walks and hikes include fresh water, treats, and a towel dry. I also send regular pictures and updates often. For pet-sitting. I maintain your pets normal schedule, including feeding time and any medications. At least one walk or hike included per day, as well as basic training and commands. If your dog(s) enjoy adventures I often take them for outings to the woods. (I do not go to dog parks for liability reasons)
Information Megan S. would like to know about your pet
Prior to scheduling pet sitting or walks there is a short interview just meet your dog and answer any questions! Any medical needs or medications, any special handling, or anything requiring special attention is good to know beforehand so I can provide the best care for your animals!
A typical day
I maintain your pets normal schedule, including feeding time and any medications. At least one walk or hike included per day, as well as basic training and commands. If your dog(s) enjoy adventures I often take them for outings to the woods. (I do not go to dog parks for liability reasons)
Location
Cohasset, MA
Pets
Megan S.
Cohasset, MA