Sarah F.
Columbia Heights, DC
The best care for your best friend
Pet care experience
I’m a recently retired collegiate athlete and a long- time dog lover. I have never been financially able to have my own dog but I have ample experience helping to care for both large and small dogs. I can offer services for dogs that need longer walks or to be run. I have a very flexible schedule and can be available almost anytime during the week and weekends. I am not afraid of giant or large dogs and love to play. Particular skills include: a similar to, if not greater than, level of excitement for games of fetch; endless supply of love and cuddles; patience for new leash- learners or skill developers; and commitment to abiding by household rules ( I don’t want to undermine your rules and regulations or enable bad habits). I have experience with puppies under 1 year that need to be crate and leash trained, as well as socialised. Additionally, I have experience with animals that experience anxiety and OCD. I am here to provide the best care for your fur-babies. My goal will always be to have you feeling comfortable and confident that your best friend is in the best hands. For that reason, I am happy to preform any range of specific needs or requirements of care. I am happy to do an initial meet-up with you and your pup so you can feel at ease leaving your furry friend with me (this can be in- person & outside or over facetime, whatever you are most comfortable with).
Reviews
Sarah watched our dog for two weeks and was great - super responsive, regular updates, and great photos that went a long way to comforting my kids that their dog was still alive (and happy).
Sarah is a great dog sitter! She watched our pup for a week and put us at ease with lots of photo updates. She asked good questions and was communicative. We came back to a happy and tired pup.
Sarah took great care of our Charlie and sent us updates and photos regularly. We cannot wait to use Sarah again!
Thanks for taking great care of Cooper today!! He had a great time.
About Sarah F.
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Information Sarah F. would like to know about your pet
I would love to know if your dog is good with other dogs, their distance preference for walks, do they have any particular way they like to be petted or approached, are they okay around children, are there any sights/ sounds that may trigger them, do they need to be given medication, are they allowed to be off-leash in parks ( once we have built a good relationship and they are responsive to my calls), and are there any specific concerns you have about leaving your pet?
A typical day
Walk routes will include time in dog parks so dogs will be able to socialise with other animals (if this is something they enjoy.) We can play fetch for as long as your dog wants, my patience is endless for this game. If your dog has been alone in a crate, we will also spend some time just playing together so they will have some human affection and socialisation time. If you are training your dog some new tricks, I will happily carve out some time to practice so we can keep up that momentum!
Services
Sarah can host
Sarah can watch in your home
About Sarah F.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Sarah F. would like to know about your pet
I would love to know if your dog is good with other dogs, their distance preference for walks, do they have any particular way they like to be petted or approached, are they okay around children, are there any sights/ sounds that may trigger them, do they need to be given medication, are they allowed to be off-leash in parks ( once we have built a good relationship and they are responsive to my calls), and are there any specific concerns you have about leaving your pet?
A typical day
Walk routes will include time in dog parks so dogs will be able to socialise with other animals (if this is something they enjoy.) We can play fetch for as long as your dog wants, my patience is endless for this game. If your dog has been alone in a crate, we will also spend some time just playing together so they will have some human affection and socialisation time. If you are training your dog some new tricks, I will happily carve out some time to practice so we can keep up that momentum!
Location
Washington, DC
Sarah F.
Columbia Heights, DC