Rain P.
Barre, VT
Dog is My Co-Pilot
Pet care experience
I've been taking care of dogs since I learned how to walk! I worked as an animal caretaker at the Okefenokee Swamp Park-doing enrichment with black bears, otters, alligators, snakes and other reptiles. I raised orphaned chipmunks in my home state of New York and successfully reintroduced them back to their natural environment all while assisting reptile owners with various snakes, geckos, etc. I currently have a mini schnauzer and a visually impaired Brittany, so I understand animals with special needs. I'm also aware of the stress of trying to find a pet friendly hotel or Airbnb vs leaving your furry family member at an expensive kennel. Let our home be their home where they can sit on the couch with us and get belly scratches and walks around the neighborhood.
Reviews
Rain P is a wonderful dog owner and would be a fantastic addition to the Rover team. She loves all dogs and is very patient with any dog that requires it. She is eager to take care of dogs and would wonderful in this position.
She worked with me at the park for a long while and was very excited to learn about the different things needed to care for the animals there.Shes a very fast learner and very good with animals especially the hard to handle one's. And she's just a really awesome person and I'm glad to call her my friend.
About Rain P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two friendly dogs with varying levels of energy. Prudence the Brittany is 2 and loves to chase a Giggle Ball around or play with her other sensory toys. Poobah is our mini schnauzer and at 7, he is more than happy to cuddle up on the couch to take a pack nap or go for a slow, leisurely sniff around the neighborhood. As a family we enjoy finding places around Central VT to hike, play games like fetch or find the treat. This year the pups went swimming for the first time! (Poobah was not a fan)
Home
Information Rain P. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any dietary restrictions, triggers, favorite snacks, special prompt words, toys etc. Does your dog hate men in hats? Afraid of the doorbell? Like to chase cars? No small detail is unimportant to us!
A typical day
We play a lot of enrichment games to stimulate all of a dog's senses. My goal is to have a dog think and problem solved to exercise their minds as well as their bodies. Living near The Granite Museum is a bonus as there are trails to walk and gophers to sniff out. Everyone buckle up in the car! (Doggy seatbelts are provided) We go for a pack walk around the neighborhood three times a day and can modify for those who are shy and/or leash reactive. After the pack walk we play Superfetch, a game we invented where we throw as many toys and tennis balls as possible before settling down for night time belly rubs.
Services
Rain can host
Rain can watch in your home
Availability
My goal is to leave my 3rd shift job entirely to devote my time to pet sitting. Currently we have someone home 24/7. I am home all day for walks, potty breaks, throwing a ball around and my husband is home all night for the exact same thing. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I am off and he is off Friday, Saturday and Sunday! More time to hike, play and explore!
About Rain P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two friendly dogs with varying levels of energy. Prudence the Brittany is 2 and loves to chase a Giggle Ball around or play with her other sensory toys. Poobah is our mini schnauzer and at 7, he is more than happy to cuddle up on the couch to take a pack nap or go for a slow, leisurely sniff around the neighborhood. As a family we enjoy finding places around Central VT to hike, play games like fetch or find the treat. This year the pups went swimming for the first time! (Poobah was not a fan)
Home
Information Rain P. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any dietary restrictions, triggers, favorite snacks, special prompt words, toys etc. Does your dog hate men in hats? Afraid of the doorbell? Like to chase cars? No small detail is unimportant to us!
A typical day
We play a lot of enrichment games to stimulate all of a dog's senses. My goal is to have a dog think and problem solved to exercise their minds as well as their bodies. Living near The Granite Museum is a bonus as there are trails to walk and gophers to sniff out. Everyone buckle up in the car! (Doggy seatbelts are provided) We go for a pack walk around the neighborhood three times a day and can modify for those who are shy and/or leash reactive. After the pack walk we play Superfetch, a game we invented where we throw as many toys and tennis balls as possible before settling down for night time belly rubs.
Location
Barre, VT
Pets
Rain P.
Barre, VT