Rebecca M.
Tolono, IL
Dog mom with lots of experience!
Pet care experience
I've cared for animals big and small my whole life as a born-and-raised farm girl! I adopted my own pup in 2019, but I've been a dedicated dog walked for almost 10 years now. I started at the humane society where I was able to work with a huge variety of breeds and temperaments, and have had lots of amazing rover clients too! I also recently completed a 3 month training program with my own dog Waffles. He's a 4.5-year-old, 85lb Golden Pyrenees who was a terror to walk and constantly barked at everything. Through the training we learned how to use an e-collar, prong collar, and muzzle. Additionally, we learned commands that help ease his anxiety by giving him "a job" to keep him occupied. I'd be happy to work with your pet to learn or bolster skills including come, sit, watch, place, off, leave it, and heel. I'm not certified, but our trainer (with a dozen years of experience and multiple dog-related businesses all over the east coast) is confident I can work with most any dog after the progress we made with Waffles!
Reviews
Rebecca was a great sitter. She was
She did a great job! She followed all my habits that I told her about. My puppy happily spent the weekend with her and was a very happy camper when I returned!
Rebecca was wonderful. She was prompt & our dogs & home were well taken care of!
About Rebecca M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Waffles likes to be top dog and often doesn't realize how big he is, so all care will be given at your home only to keep everyone safe. I do find that ends up being best for most pets to stay in their own space though, and I will be sure they are well-cared for and get lots of love before I go!
Information Rebecca M. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know if your pup has any medical conditions or behavior quirks (leash biting, pulling, reactivity triggers, etc.) that I should know about before exercising them. Also any existing routines you'd like to keep in place from their feeding schedule to training or whatever else will keep them in their normal groove.
A typical day
I'm up for pretty much any fun activity your pet enjoys! I also have a dog hammock in my car's back seat, so we could ride to a nearby dog park or walking trail if that's something you'd like.
Services
Rebecca can watch in your home
Availability
I am a student completing an engineering degree online, so my availability is relatively wide open. Because I have my own pup, I'm not able to stay overnight, but I can drop in as often as desired.
About Rebecca M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Waffles likes to be top dog and often doesn't realize how big he is, so all care will be given at your home only to keep everyone safe. I do find that ends up being best for most pets to stay in their own space though, and I will be sure they are well-cared for and get lots of love before I go!
Information Rebecca M. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know if your pup has any medical conditions or behavior quirks (leash biting, pulling, reactivity triggers, etc.) that I should know about before exercising them. Also any existing routines you'd like to keep in place from their feeding schedule to training or whatever else will keep them in their normal groove.
A typical day
I'm up for pretty much any fun activity your pet enjoys! I also have a dog hammock in my car's back seat, so we could ride to a nearby dog park or walking trail if that's something you'd like.
Location
Tolono, IL
Pets
Rebecca M.
Tolono, IL