Russell W.
Russell W.
Contact for Dog Walking
from $18 per walk
Highlights
Pet care experience
Local teacher dog-walker
Growing up with dogs all around was and continues to be a fun and deeply rewarding experience. I have cared for dogs (and cats, etc.) since I was a kid, and still often take care of family and friends' pets. Providing enrichment and engagement, anticipating and caring for needs, wrangling wily actors, managing space and time in a positive attitude, and thinking and acting flexibly, attuned to diverse and changing needs, are not only things required from a good dog walker - these are tasks I complete daily as a middle school teacher.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
As a dog walker, safety is the most important aspect. I am a very perceptive individual and take care to be aware of all of my surroundings. Any and all information you can share about your pet is greatly welcome.
Ratings and reviews
I would unhesitatingly recommend Russell for your pet care needs. He possesses all of the characteristics that make for a wonderful caregiver: kind, flexible, communicative, punctual, and reliable. I have a needy terrier, Holly, and he has done a wonderful job caring for her when I need someone for quick drop-ins and longer-term arrangements alike. Holly can be pretty nervous, but she absolutely adores him and is always happy and relaxed when I come home. So, if you won't take it from me, take it from her!
Russ has watched our pets - three dogs and a cat -whenever we leave for long days and vacations for five years. He is responsible for providing walks, hikes and playtime for the dogs. When our most recent Great Pyrenees was a puppy he helped trained her. Two dogs need medication and he is able to safely administer meds on schedule . He is a loving and responsible dog caregiver. Jeff and Patti L.
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Schedule
I am available all day most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with some availability on the weekends. During the school year, my availability will mostly be on the weekends, though I will be available during school breaks and holidays.