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Sarah S.

Key Largo, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
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Energetic and experienced!

Pet care experience

I have worked with dogs since I was very young. I started volunteering at shelters at the age of 8 and I always helped my family, neighbors, and friends care for their pets. After college, I trained and worked as a professional dog trainer. In my 15 years as a dog trainer, I have worked with many clients, from group puppy classes to advanced skills, to teaching senior dogs new tricks. I helped with a behavior modification program at a shelter in Maine. I learned to train dogs for therapy and service, search and rescue, tracking, and versatile hunting. I have a depth of knowledge of many training techniques, but I am first and foremost a “force free” trainer that uses positive reinforcement techniques. I have many tools/skills in my bag and do believe that there is not a “one size fits all” method for training.

Reviews

Chantz C.
Doggy Day Care • May 18, 2024
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Sarah was great with Otis and her two dogs were good playmates for him. Thankful that he had such a wonderful day.

Sunhi K.
Drop-In Visits • May 14, 2024
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Thank you so much for visiting on such a late notice! Me and Koda are both so thankful 🐶

Chris W.
Doggy Day Care • May 07, 2024
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Thanks for being so flexible for my last minutes needs.

Steve T.
Dog Boarding • May 06, 2024
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Miley and London had a great time. Nice to feel secure leaving them up in such good care

About Sarah S.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I can provide walks around your neighborhood or car trips/walks to a nearby park. I am able to stay at your home when you are away to provide company for your pet and safety for your home. For house sitting, this is usually overnight care from 8pm to 8am. I can provide drop in visits to let your pup out for potty breaks during my stay at your home. If you’d like to add midday walks to the stay, we can discuss discounted rates for add-ons during booking. I, now, also provide boarding in my home. My house is typically pretty quiet. I have a puppy, Charlie, who is fairly well trained. He is a rescue and is still working on greeting new people. He LOVES making new dog friends. Working in rescue and with training clients, I also typically have a foster or board and train dog at my home. I have plenty of space to separate dogs, if needed, including a separate outdoor area.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah S. would like to know about your pet

Please provide as much information about your dog as you can. Does your dog have any special needs and/or behaviors I should be aware of (leash reactivity, resource guarding, etc). If behavioral modification training is needed/wanted, let me know and we can consult and discuss a plan.

A typical day

A typical walk is a time to get out and burn of some energy; mental energy as well as physical. As a dog trainer, I like to incorporate training exercises into walks to make walks fun and engaging. At my home, our typical day includes a couple of walks, some play outside in the yard, and usually a trip to a park. I have a dog door and the pups can let themselves in and out as they please. We are ALWAYS training (positive reinforcement). Whether engaged in fun games, walking, or relaxing, it’s all training! I try my best to provide an enriching environment for my dog (and fosters) and your dog, as well, when they are in my care.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$75per night
House Sitting
in your home
$90per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$50per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Sarah can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat

Sarah can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am a small business owner with a full staff at my shop, which gives me time to spend with your furbaby! I am usually awake pretty early and stay up rather late.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 9 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Sarah S.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I can provide walks around your neighborhood or car trips/walks to a nearby park. I am able to stay at your home when you are away to provide company for your pet and safety for your home. For house sitting, this is usually overnight care from 8pm to 8am. I can provide drop in visits to let your pup out for potty breaks during my stay at your home. If you’d like to add midday walks to the stay, we can discuss discounted rates for add-ons during booking. I, now, also provide boarding in my home. My house is typically pretty quiet. I have a puppy, Charlie, who is fairly well trained. He is a rescue and is still working on greeting new people. He LOVES making new dog friends. Working in rescue and with training clients, I also typically have a foster or board and train dog at my home. I have plenty of space to separate dogs, if needed, including a separate outdoor area.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sarah S. would like to know about your pet

Please provide as much information about your dog as you can. Does your dog have any special needs and/or behaviors I should be aware of (leash reactivity, resource guarding, etc). If behavioral modification training is needed/wanted, let me know and we can consult and discuss a plan.

A typical day

A typical walk is a time to get out and burn of some energy; mental energy as well as physical. As a dog trainer, I like to incorporate training exercises into walks to make walks fun and engaging. At my home, our typical day includes a couple of walks, some play outside in the yard, and usually a trip to a park. I have a dog door and the pups can let themselves in and out as they please. We are ALWAYS training (positive reinforcement). Whether engaged in fun games, walking, or relaxing, it’s all training! I try my best to provide an enriching environment for my dog (and fosters) and your dog, as well, when they are in my care.

Location

Key Largo, FL

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Sarah S.

Key Largo, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews