Rachael L.
Maberly, ON
Caring for your pet's unique needs!
Pet care experience
I have been an animal lover my whole life and grew up with my own dogs (hound crosses) and pets. I graduated University of Guelph with the Horse Industry Technician Certificate and have made my professional career all about animals. Several years of experience working in prestigious, world class facilities for horses and dogs alike. Personally I am a mother of 2 young kids, 3 dogs (2 golden retrievers, an Australian shepherd) and a pony. I very recently lost my 8 year old husky cross rescue to an aggressive battle with cancer. I work from home with a flexible schedule as a receptionist and training support for a world class dog kennel. I can provide reliable, confident care for all of you pets at home and even farm duties if required. Confident handling all sizes of species and breeds. Can provide knowledgeable first aid care when necessary and am certified through St.John Ambulance in Pet CPR. I’m happy to do drop in visits throughout the day if you are away or provide routine exercise times for your pets, wether daily or just a couple days a week. My services are backed by years of experience training puppies, older dogs, horses and many small and large animals of varying backgrounds from rescues to breeders to professional athletes and I’m happy to care for all ages as well. I am looking forward to working with you and your pets. COVID procedures will be in place for everyone’s health and safety.
Reviews
Rachael L. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Rachel was very responsive, flexible and amazing to book with! Our puppy greatly appreciated her visit (and so did we!). 10/10 would recommend!
Thank you again for checking in on Hunter while we were away.
We highly recommend Rachael for anyone looking for care for their pets. She was reliable, her communication was great and most importantly,our dogs clearly loved their visits with her!
About Rachael L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When visiting my clients' pets in their homes I am confident supervising outdoor play in a fenced yard or off leash once a bond is established. I'm confident handling all temperaments and sizes of dogs on leash and have a great experience using a variety of collars or harnesses. I'm happy to work with your dog on leash walking skills if needed as well. Your dog's safety, comfort and confidence are important to me when exercising and handling them in any setting. I can confidently supervise play of multiple dogs as well as go on on and off leash pack walks to better serve my clients. I have over 2 acres of "no climb" fenced in as a dog run on my property that I would be happy to share as an exercise space for you pets as an outing. Consistency is key to success when it comes to animals and I am happy to provide that sense of calm and stability for them in whatever way that looks like based on how you've handled and raised them. No matter what situation we find ourselves in, as stated above, safety is a top priority and I can keep a calm, cool head and think on my feet if ever an emergency should arise. Your pet will be in safe, confident, calm hands at all times.
Information Rachael L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special behaviours I should be aware of so I can provide the best customized care for them.
A typical day
My aim is to satisfy your dogs mentally and physically. We will walk through town or to a nearby park and if you have the space I’d be happy to romp around the backyard and throw a little training practice into the mix to keep them interested and having fun. Safe play dates can be arranged by your dog getting to visit my own dogs at home in my 2 acre dog run if given permission. In the summer I’m even happy to take your dog for a swim!
Services
Rachael can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home with flexible hours. 4 days a week I am kid free but the days I'm not my daughter would be happy to tag along for pet visits and walks if you pet doesn't mind small children being around (she's very well mannered around animals). I am available 9:30am-3:30pm and can open my availability on evenings as well as the weekend if there is a need. I'd love to provide some mental, physical stimulation for your pet (especially dogs) and don't mind feeding a meal or giving meds if required. I would enjoy becoming a part of your pet's regular day time routine and I'm sure we'd have so much fun together! I'm happy to cover multiple drop in visits a day for meal times and potty breaks if you need someone to pet sit but not house sit as well.
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About Rachael L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When visiting my clients' pets in their homes I am confident supervising outdoor play in a fenced yard or off leash once a bond is established. I'm confident handling all temperaments and sizes of dogs on leash and have a great experience using a variety of collars or harnesses. I'm happy to work with your dog on leash walking skills if needed as well. Your dog's safety, comfort and confidence are important to me when exercising and handling them in any setting. I can confidently supervise play of multiple dogs as well as go on on and off leash pack walks to better serve my clients. I have over 2 acres of "no climb" fenced in as a dog run on my property that I would be happy to share as an exercise space for you pets as an outing. Consistency is key to success when it comes to animals and I am happy to provide that sense of calm and stability for them in whatever way that looks like based on how you've handled and raised them. No matter what situation we find ourselves in, as stated above, safety is a top priority and I can keep a calm, cool head and think on my feet if ever an emergency should arise. Your pet will be in safe, confident, calm hands at all times.
Information Rachael L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special behaviours I should be aware of so I can provide the best customized care for them.
A typical day
My aim is to satisfy your dogs mentally and physically. We will walk through town or to a nearby park and if you have the space I’d be happy to romp around the backyard and throw a little training practice into the mix to keep them interested and having fun. Safe play dates can be arranged by your dog getting to visit my own dogs at home in my 2 acre dog run if given permission. In the summer I’m even happy to take your dog for a swim!
Location
Maberly, ON
Pets
Rachael L.
Maberly, ON