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Merriam B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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Merriam B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients

Contact for Dog Walking

from $20 per walk

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Trainer & Registered Vet Tech!

With over 25 years as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and extensive experience in professional dog training, I bring a unique blend of medical knowledge and behavior expertise to every session. I specialize in humane reward based training and behavior modification, creating personalized training plans tailored to each dog’s breed, life stage, and temperament. Whether it’s puppy foundations, fine-tuning manners, or addressing behavior challenges, I love coaching pet owners virtually to achieve lasting results. My approachable style and deep understanding of canine behavior help build strong, positive bonds between dogs and their families. Training should be effective, supportive and fun!! I’m passionate about helping both pets and their people succeed, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Qualifications

28 repeat pet parents
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I currently do not offer any services inside my home or any over night stays at this time, but I may be able to offer visiting clients homes for special cases.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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1 rating
Sydney&Andrew G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 03, 2026

Merriam is not only a great trainer but a sitter as well. She took time and care to make sure our dog was cared for. I highly recommend her for dog sitting and dog training as well.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I offer virtual/online sessions, mostly during the day, but in some special cases I will see clients outside of those times as well, if they local.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Merriam can host up to 2 walks per day
Having over 25 years of experience in an animal hospital as a Registered Vet Tech, gives me the opportunity to be able to assess pets in a lot of different ways.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.