Sam C.
Danvers, MA
Doggie daycare worker/dog lover
Pet care experience
I'm happiest when I'm around dogs. Never owned one myself (this will change soon), but as a doggy daycare worker, I have a lot of experience with many different dogs with varying personalities. I have a lot of love to give to animals, and will never lack affection when handling your pup. I'm very patient and understanding, and genuinely enjoy their company whenever I can be around it. I'm close to graduating from UMass Lowell with a degree in computer science, but realizing my passion right now lies elsewhere. I'm looking to pursue animal care because it's the most rewarding path I can think of taking. I'm doing this to meet more dogs and learn about their behavior more than anything else. Let me know if you think I will be a good fit!
Reviews
I can´t feel more grateful and, pleasantly, amazed with Sam taking care of Lola... Lola is my beautiful doggie, a pit bull mix (almost 70 lbs.) who was used, abused and abandoned twice... until we found each other 4 years ago in a shelter in Boston :) Even though she has done a lot of progress, her anxiety is still so high, specially when she meets a person for the first time. Her energetic behavior has made difficult to find a person who wants to take care of her, or just wants to walk her (even using Rover app). Truly. And now is when Sam appears. I contacted him because of his profile (patient, understanding, empathetic towards dogs, interested in dog behavior, already working as a doggy daycare, no breed/size preference, etc...) and can't be happier of having do so!!! Sam appeared yesterday and in less than 5 min, Lola was behaving with him like she does with her closest people ! In any other situation, she would had jumped, scratched, and been all over the place for, at least, 20-30 min, until she gets tired... Sam was TRULY patient and compassionate, calming her down and playing with her for the entire visit. He has been like a gift... I am moving back home to Europe with Lola at the end of this October. Hopefully I would had contacted Sam a lot of months ago!! But definitely until our flight, I will reach Sam everytime I need someone to stay with Lola. By far, the best doggie sitter she has ever had.
Sam is attentive to detail, responds to communications quickly, and makes everything easy for me as a dog owner. He took great care of my dog when we needed some last minute help with check-in visits. Same invested some extra time to get to know our normally shy dog on the first meeting, and taking him for long walks. I look forward to using Sam again, as based on my experience he is reliable, trustworthy, professional, and great with dogs.
Sam is great with my dog! He is one of her favorite people; she gets so excited that she practically cries when he comes! He is always very loving and attentive towards her, and I am so glad she has that relationship with him.
Sam is always friendly to our dog, and she responds well to him- she’s always excited to see him! He clearly enjoys the time he spends with dogs, and is attentive to their needs while in his care. Our girl Maggie loves to see Sam walk in the door!
About Sam C.
Communication
Skills
Information Sam C. would like to know about your pet
No breed preferences. I would like to know how social the dog is, both with strangers and with other dogs, so that I know how to handle situations. I would like to know how far to walk and at what pace, and if you would like me to play or do anything specific with the dog during our time together.
A typical day
Wherever the dog prefers, if that information is available. If not, I'll mix it up between street, trail and park walking. Sometimes (depending on my energy level) I can run with the dog if requested. Will play with dog's favorite toys, play fetch if there is an enclosed yard to run in, and give the dog all of the affection I have stored up, which is usually quite a lot!
Services
Sam can watch in your home
About Sam C.
Communication
Skills
Information Sam C. would like to know about your pet
No breed preferences. I would like to know how social the dog is, both with strangers and with other dogs, so that I know how to handle situations. I would like to know how far to walk and at what pace, and if you would like me to play or do anything specific with the dog during our time together.
A typical day
Wherever the dog prefers, if that information is available. If not, I'll mix it up between street, trail and park walking. Sometimes (depending on my energy level) I can run with the dog if requested. Will play with dog's favorite toys, play fetch if there is an enclosed yard to run in, and give the dog all of the affection I have stored up, which is usually quite a lot!
Location
Danvers, MA
Sam C.
Danvers, MA