Paige W.
Paige W.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog lover 1st student 2nd🩷
My motto is that it's my responsibility to make sure that each dog feels the most comfortable, loved, and most importantly safe in the short time I have them. Every day that I'm with your pup, I keep that motto at the forefront of my mind. I know how important dogs are to our lives, so it's my duty to make sure that your pup gets to experience the same kind of love and care that they're used to at home. I'm an out of state college student who has three larger dog breeds at home that I miss so much. And I’ve grown up around dogs all my life so making pups as happy as I can and taking care of them just come second nature for me! Although I've been a lifelong dog lover, my experience with pups is much more far-reaching than that. I recently have over 2 years of volunteering experience at a no-kill animal shelter called “City of Norman Animal Welfare” and I’m hoping to take my lived experience and activism with animals into a summer job. I've worked with dogs big and small and loved taken care of all of them equally. I've also been trained in Pet First Aid and am experienced administering medication. When taking on a new client, I typically like to schedule a meet-and-greet. It's a great way to make sure that we're all a good fit for one another, which is so important to me. Likewise, it gives us the opportunity to chat face-to-face about your pup, their needs, and your care expectations. No one knows your dog better than you do, so it's always great to chat with owners in person about what makes their pup tick! Finally, I just love meeting new dogs!! like to get down on their level to show them that I'm a welcome presence here to make friends, and I'm sure we'll be best buddies in no time at all. I know how difficult it is to be away from your best friend, so communication is the name of my game. I'll make sure to send plenty of regular updates with accompanying pictures so you can see just how much fun your pup and I are having together <3 Note: Might do cats in the future, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve grown allergic so Benadryl is a must.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We are so happy having Paige as our dog walker! She is communicative and reliable and my dog clearly loves her from the many photo updates she sends. Paige has a deep understanding of dogs and their needs and seems to really enjoy being around them- my mind is at ease knowing my dog is with someone who truly cares about her well being. I highly recommend Paige for her professionalism and look forward to working with her long term!
I have known Paige for 12 years. Throughout her education, as well as in her personal life, Paige has proven to be an exceptionally hard-working and reliable individual. These qualities, combined with her intelligence, have greatly contributed to her academic and professional success over the years. She is internally motivated, consistently going above and beyond in her responsibilities. Paige often takes on additional tasks, even when they are not required, to ensure that every project is completed according to expectations and to everyone's satisfaction. She is an extremely dedicated worker, even in the face of challenges and hardships, contributing far more than most people would be able to under similar circumstances. Paige is an independent thinker who carefully considers all available options and solutions in order to achieve the goals set before her. She is also a quick learner and an excellent communicator, while remaining personable, kind, and respectful to others. Any company or individual employing Paige can be assured that she will meet the highest expectations with complete dedication and professionalism.
Paige has been an exceptional caregiver for my three dogs. Having grown up with dogs her entire life, she has a natural understanding of canine behavior and is comfortable handling dogs with different personalities and energy levels. She is loving and affectionate with my dogs, but she also maintains appropriate control and structure. I always feel confident that she is attentive, in control, and focused on their safety and well-being. Whether walking them, caring for them at home, or managing all three at once, she consistently demonstrates excellent judgment and responsibility. What impresses me most is her maturity, reliability, and professionalism, which are well beyond her years. She is dependable, trustworthy, and genuinely enjoys spending time with animals. My dogs clearly love being around her, and I have complete peace of mind whenever they are in her care. I recommend Paige without reservation to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and capable dog caregiver.
Paige is amazing with pets, and I’ve seen that firsthand. She truly loves animals, is attentive and responsible, and she always makes sure pets are happy and well cared for. I've seen her around dogs and my cats, and I would trust her with any pet without hesitation!
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Schedule
I am currently working an internship at a museum with very flexable hours for the summer giving me lots of time to play and walk your pups! With the internship I just need to work 12 hours a week but can come and go from the museum as I like and can take an hour off for lunch, work only 2 days a week, only work early mornings, it is truely amazing having such an independent schedule, which is why I thought dog sitting & walking would be a great idea. Would love to do boarding/doggy daycare, like I said in my bio, I miss my dogs at home so much so giving some weekend love to yours won’t be a problem. But I do live in an apartment and having any animal for longer than a week without having them registered with the building would be against my lease, so I cannot do super long sleepovers :(
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My entire apartment complex is fenced in but because theres other people they would be on a leash, but theres PLENTY of grass to go potty and frolic. We also have a large yard in the center of the apartment complex where they can run and stretch their legs off leash. While all dogs are outside on or off leash they will NEVER leave my sight regardless of have a history of running away or not. Love playing fetch with dogs and rewarding good behavoir with lots of treats. (Dietary concerns considered) I drive a toyota highlander SUV with plenty of space for transporting your pups and making sure they’re secure and totally safe. Just like watching your dogs transporting them should be done with the utmost care and I have a squeaky clean drivng record. I currently do not have a crate at my apartment, but dogs generally feel most comfortable in their own bedding especially in a new unfamilar environment, if you’d allow me to bring it from your home and return it with your pet. There’s plenty of space in the apartment, but I’d only sit about three large dogs at a time to allow plenty of playtime space or incase they get the zoomies. Dog beds or crates can be in the livingroom or my bedroom wherever your pet is most comfortable sleeping. I am also comfortable washing dogs after having multiple sessions with them to gauge temperment. A lot of dogs get anxious with baths and I am more then comfortable handling that and have multiple times in the past, but I do not need to put myself in harms way dealing with aggressive untrained dogs. Nonetheless I understand that for a lot of middle aged dog parents bathing dogs is tedious and can hurt your back, so I am happy to provide a clean pup for an additional tip! (Skin concerns considered with products used)
Pets
A typical day
I love to take dogs for long walks to get my steps in. Smell all the important smells and really have fun with your dog on the walk while being safe.