Sara H.
Central District, WA
Active walker seeking dog buddies!
Pet care experience
Hello there! My name is Sara and thanks for looking at my profile! I have been caring for dogs since I was young child and grew up taking on the responsibilities of walking, feeding and bathing. I have always loved animals and in high school interned at a local veterinary office where I cared for animals during various exams and procedures. From this time, my love for dogs led me to work full time at a dog daycare facility as my summer job in college. I truly loved this work and was regularly caring and watching over 10-15 dogs as once. I became comfortable handling and caring for dogs of all types and sizes with individual care needs. Currently, I am living in a triplex with my partner in the Central District of Seattle and work as a Physician Assistant in primary care. At this time, I am in between full time roles and looking to fill my time walking, hiking, pet sitting and getting to know your dogs! I love staying active and get outside whenever I can to hike, trail run, walk, cross country ski and explore the mountains. I am well versed in the Seattle area trails and have reliable transportation to make my way around the city. Although I am not a current dog owner (this may change in the next few months), I have much experience caring for my friends' dogs around the city. I hope to make you and your dogs happy and comfortable. Please reach out if any questions and I hope to chat soon!
Reviews
Sara was wonderful. She walked my dog every week for 2 months and was communicative, respectful and I could see in the photos that my dog was having a great time!
She was awesome. Took my old man and hyper maniac on walk / jog. So thankful!
Sara is a wonderful pet sitter! She is a dear friend but also helped watch our dog last minute when we were in a pinch. She is reliable, and so loving towards animals. Our dog is ecstatic every time she sees Sara. I can’t recommend Sara enough!
Sara was excellent with our dog and as a house sitter! Sara is quick and easy to communicate with. She’s intuitive, patient, and did a great job with our 9 month old puppy to ensure he was happy and healthy. She’s also super active, which was great for our high-energy dog. Highly recommend!
About Sara H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I make sure to always attend to the dog's needs that I am caring for and individualize my manner and behavior based on the dog's preferences and energy level. Safety is always number one for me, so I am quick to double check that fences are closed in the yard or leashes are on properly near a busy street. I want to make the dog I am caring for feel comfortable and at home by building trust through positive reinforcement. I am quick to give treats for positive behavior and very patient when working with our furry friends.
Information Sara H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know any behavior specifics or special needs that your dog may have and I am more then happy to accommodate. I want to make sure your dog is happy and comfortable!
A typical day
I love exploring the local trails with dogs and getting out into the woods. We can also visit the dog park to make new friends and get the "zoomies" out!
Services
Sara can watch in your home
Availability
At the moment I am in between full time roles as a healthcare professional. I have a very flexible and open schedule. I am generally available during the week (M-F) anytime between 8am- 6pm to walk or care for dogs during the day. My schedule on the weekends can vary more, but in general I am free midday between 10am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. For overnight sitting, I am generally available on weekday and weekends.
About Sara H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I make sure to always attend to the dog's needs that I am caring for and individualize my manner and behavior based on the dog's preferences and energy level. Safety is always number one for me, so I am quick to double check that fences are closed in the yard or leashes are on properly near a busy street. I want to make the dog I am caring for feel comfortable and at home by building trust through positive reinforcement. I am quick to give treats for positive behavior and very patient when working with our furry friends.
Information Sara H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know any behavior specifics or special needs that your dog may have and I am more then happy to accommodate. I want to make sure your dog is happy and comfortable!
A typical day
I love exploring the local trails with dogs and getting out into the woods. We can also visit the dog park to make new friends and get the "zoomies" out!
Location
Seattle, WA
Pets
Sara H.
Central District, WA