Sarah R.
Bangor, ME
Hike with us!
Pet care experience
I had a hard time pinpointing my years of experience with dogs as they have always been so tightly intertwined with my life. I can’t remember a time in my life I was living without at least one dog, or was working with them in some capacity, ranging from shelters to veterinary clinics. I graduated from the University of New England with my bachelors in animal behavior and have previously worked 4 years as a technician for an animal clinic. There I spent my days providing care for and helping animals feel at home. This job brought me confidence in working with all sizes and breeds of dogs, while also helping to improve my ability to maintain control over them and help them stay calm in potentially stressful situations. My love for animals has led me to seek out more time with them outside of work! I have 2 dogs of my own and we love to find new parks and trails to explore on my days off, as well as value our snuggling time on the couch with a good book. We look forward to your dog joining us on our next adventure!
Reviews
Sarah was amazing! So happy to have found her. We'll definitely be having her stay with our fur babies again!
Our experience with Sarah was excellent. She and our Gretel "clicked" immediately. When we got home we had the distinct impression that Gretel had been in good hands.
Sarah was so wonderful with our 2-year pup who is often shy around new people. We felt at ease with Sarah staying at our house and taking care of her. We’d love to rebook Sarah in the future and highly recommend her!
We were very happy with Sarah’s care of Ziva, she took her on a day of hiking and spent the night, great job and hope to repeat!
About Sarah R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently have two dogs and a cat of my own. Any in home boarding will need to be dogs that are both dog and cat friendly. Any in home boarding will require our dogs meet first to be sure everyone will be happy and unstressed. In your home I am happy to accommodate dogs that need to be the only dog etc.
Home
Information Sarah R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to meet an owner and the dog before doing any sitting, and preferably before walks so the dog can get to know me while owner is present. I believe that every dog is different and this is not contingent upon their breed. I would like to know things your pet enjoys (specific treats/activities/toys) as well as their health background/the contact of owners preferred vet. I would also like to know if the dog has cues it gives when it needs to use the bathroom, any parts of its body that may be sensitive to touch, and generally anything that pushes it’s buttons or agitates it.
A typical day
As long as it’s okay with the owner I love taking dogs to nearby dog parks, and parks near my house. If your dog is boarding for longer periods and we become comfortable with each other I love taking dogs on longer hikes that may involve a car ride to get to.
Services
Sarah can host
Sarah can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work full time with some flexibility, and weekends off. With enough notice I'm sure we can align our schedules! I would be happy to create a standing schedule if preferred as well!
About Sarah R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently have two dogs and a cat of my own. Any in home boarding will need to be dogs that are both dog and cat friendly. Any in home boarding will require our dogs meet first to be sure everyone will be happy and unstressed. In your home I am happy to accommodate dogs that need to be the only dog etc.
Home
Information Sarah R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to meet an owner and the dog before doing any sitting, and preferably before walks so the dog can get to know me while owner is present. I believe that every dog is different and this is not contingent upon their breed. I would like to know things your pet enjoys (specific treats/activities/toys) as well as their health background/the contact of owners preferred vet. I would also like to know if the dog has cues it gives when it needs to use the bathroom, any parts of its body that may be sensitive to touch, and generally anything that pushes it’s buttons or agitates it.
A typical day
As long as it’s okay with the owner I love taking dogs to nearby dog parks, and parks near my house. If your dog is boarding for longer periods and we become comfortable with each other I love taking dogs on longer hikes that may involve a car ride to get to.
Location
Bangor, ME
Pets
Sarah R.
Bangor, ME