Samantha N.
Samantha N.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Live for tail wags and wet kisses!
PLEASE GO TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FIND THE QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFO ABOUT YOUR PUP(S) My name is Samantha, Sam for short! I have been caring for animals for over 15 years both personal pets as well as watching others pets. I have been working with Rover since 2017 and have always been able to outshine anyone's expectations even if someone has any doubts! We always have friends here and have plenty of friends of all sizes, ages, and breeds throughout the week. I have had so many pet parents worried about their pups and I love to be that person who eases any worries they may have! I do what I do because I ADORE animals especially dogs. They have a special place in my heart that just overthrows everything. The patience I have gotten from working with animals and children shines through in my everyday life as a past doggy daycare owner and as a sitter. I am also able to help if you are having any type of issues with your babies. I have worked closely with those that have social anxiety and/or seperation anxiety. All issues can be addressed and I can help find the best ways to help them adjust and cope. Alot of the times these issues go away with the proper attention and training! I used to work at Petco so I have a lot of useful information from best grooming items, food information, training tips and tricks, and much more. I have a little bit of veterinary information that I learned from a college course. I classify myself as a behaviorist as I help parents with behavior problems, identify issues, and help the pups ease out of unwanted behaviors. I also work with It Takes a Village Rescue as well working with the pups they need assistance with behavior wise. There isn't anything that can stop me in showing your pet that they are an all star and deserve all the love in the world. I have helped pet parents with training their dogs, getting cats and dogs use to baths and nail trims, teaching people what a little bit more patience can do for a nervous pup, and I have even been able to handle the most aggressive of dogs accordingly. There are so many unique and spunky dogs out there and I love discovering all of them! I promise, when you book a sitting, walk, doggy daycare, or any other service with me, you will not be anything less then satisfied and overjoyed! I will make sure you have plenty of pictures of your pup and keep you updated if they are staying over for longer periods of time. I am the happiest when I am surrounded by animals. No matter the species. There is no dog too big nor too small for me! My schedule is open during the week but I get my children Thursday night to Monday so I am available Monday evenings to Thursday mornings. We will go outside to play and potty every hour and spend AT LEAST 15 minutes (depending on how they are feeling and how the weather is) outside. I know no dog prefers being cooped up inside. Please provide a written note with instructions for your own pups needs.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Amazingly thoughtful and dedicated as a sitter! Expert at what she loves!
Sam took very excellent care of my 5 cats and dog while I had an emergency and needed her last minute. She was very flexible and accommodating. I got tons of updates which made me feel very assured my fur babies were in excellent care while I was at the hospital with my baby. It was also a holiday and she was available. She was upfront about her kiddos coming, which was no problem. I was amazed there was no mess or anything. She cleaned up all dishes, took trash out and watered my plants. I had a week long stay at the hospital, I even asked if she would change my sheets and she did this for me. I was so blessed to find her and will always use her if she is available if I need a pet sitter. She even left a little goodie bag with a neat ink pen and some bracelets my daughter will not take off and loves! I’ve had pet sitters before that would just lock the dog out of my room and not interact with Sadie but Sam sent lots of videos/pictures of all my animals. We are home now and Sadie is so happy, it great condition and sleeping so soundly cause they gave her lots of exercise. 10/10 will book Sam again.
Samantha is phenomenal! Tons of videos and pictures. Loved her reports and our puppy was clearly very well taken care of!
Sam did a great job over the summer helping to take care of Diesel. She even did little extras like taking care of the few dishes in the sink and keeping his dishes clean. I truly appreciated her help in letting him out and playing with him in the middle of the workday.
Samantha is sooo knowledgeable when it comes to animals!! She took my dog in for doggy day care and baby was he exhausted when I picked him up. Just what he needed!! Thank you again!!
I highly recommend Samantha. My 2 dogs love her. She goes above and beyond to take care of them and insure they enjoy their time together. She came to my house prior to the appointment to make sure my dogs felt comfortable with her. I thought this was very professional of her. She is very knowledgeable of the different breed of dogs and knows how to approach them.
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Schedule
Currently I offer drop-in visits, house sitting, and dog walks Monday Evenings to Thursday Mornings as I have my children from Thursday night to Monday morning. I am available on weekends but please note I have two daughters who would be tagging along with me. I can offer boarding for small to medium size dogs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I provide your pet a safe person to look to. I always leash during walks and if other dogs approach, especially off leash, I am usually standing in front of the pups incase there is any confrontation. Your pet's safety, happiness and health are the most important to me.
Pets
A typical day
I love to encourage physical and mental stimulation. We will play outside, play with toys, play with water, go on walks, play tug-a-war, and whatever your dog prefers will become a daily routine. Treats will be used as a way to help reinforce or help with training your pups. Whatever you have to help stimulate your pups I will use accordingly. We can also go to the dog park if you as the pet parent approve!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSamantha can host up to 3 pets per night
- Here are a couple of important questions to answer when finding a good sitter! ^Are they spayed/neutered? (This helps me plan for their behaviors) ^Are they house trained? (Gives me insight on any training we will be working on) ^How much and how often does your pet eat, go outside, and go to the bathroom? ^How do you normally deal with good and bad behavior? ^What is the pet's behavior like on a walk? Are they considered a "runner"? (Helps me prepare for behaviors during walks) ^What are their favorite toys and games to play? Favorite treats or snacks? ^What should I do incase of a medical emergency or if they get out when they are not suppose to be out? ^Is there anything your pet is scared of or reacts to? Any behaviors I should know about? ^Is your pup crate trained? Do they have separation anxiety? Do they get anxious easily? ^Are they food/toy aggressive? ^How do they react to other dogs/cats/outdoor animals (e.g. squirrels) ^Any special needs? Such as special diet, daily or weekly medications, allergies, daily brushings, etc. ^Is there anything you would like me to know about your pet that isn't already asked? I do not have breed preferences. However, I would love to know the other animals, people, and age ranges your pet has grown up around or does well/not well with so it can help me improve their stay. EVERY dog is different and there is no such thing as a bad dog.