Sarah V.
Green Cove Springs, FL
Dedicated to Dogs all Day
Pet care experience
I currently do dog drop ins, walks, and adventures full time. After a lifelong passion for animals and botany, I finally landed my job as a dog handler for the first time in September of 2020. I cried I was so happy, animals have always been a professional interest for me, though I knew I didn't want to go the veterinary route. For one year, I worked as a Doggy Daycare worker, managing a facility for 7 of those months. My job responsibilities included identifying problem behaviors, determining compatible personalities between social circles, and handling an enormous variety of temperaments. I worked alongside trainers in identifying cognitive reasons why a dog may be responding to certain stimuli differently than other dogs. I loved working with so many different personalities at once, but I found my interest falling to the dogs that needed help. The dogs that didn't understand how to play with other dogs, who scurried from other handlers, and the ones confusing others with their body language. I wanted to help, I wanted to understand them and help them feel heard. I didn't have time to put that type of focus into single dogs when 15 others were also running amuck, though I made my best efforts and am grateful to have made a difference in some dogs and their owner's lives in the time I was there. Contact me for my website and more booking options
Reviews
Sarah was able to keep my scaredy dog calm during army training exercises (think crazy big fireworks) and that’s a huge accomplishment in and of itself. As well as ample play time and love and not straying from my mildly strict feeding schedule. 10/10 would recommend
Sarah took great care of my Thor! He absolutely loved her. Dogs know dog people. She stayed at my house for 4 days and nights, took care of my 3 cats, my house, and my 110 lb. dog. If you need a pet sitter, she’s the one!
About Sarah V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house consisting of 1,760 square feet of accessible floor space. My back yard is not fenced, though my property is about an acre of explorable and walkable space for your dog. Black creek trail is nearby, and if you’re comfortable with it I will happily bring your dog for a hike to the River! I have 2 quail in a closed raised hutch on my property that your dog may find interesting to sniff out as well.
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Information Sarah V. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog have any quirks? Quirks being the following: Gate/leash aggressive? Water aggressive? Collar grab aggressive? Nervous around specifically men/women? Cannot interact with other dogs? There are other quirks on this list, and these quirks don’t turn me off from your dog. I only ask for my safety and the safety of other people and dogs around us that we may interact with.
A typical day
I love going out on long nature walks with a furry friend! Being a professional dog handler, I love running with dogs and using tennis balls to get their zoomies out and really express their “playtime attitude. I have DOZENS of dog toys in my house that are always out and ready, and I will be happy to bring to any drop-in visits. If you choose grooming, I will clean your dogs ears and trim their nails as well as a bath. As mentioned above, I would also love to take your dog to Black Creek Trail!
Services
Sarah can host
Sarah can watch in your home
Availability
Pet care is my full time job, let me serve you any day and any time! I’m in this for the dogs, and deliver a level of care only a pet parent could give
About Sarah V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house consisting of 1,760 square feet of accessible floor space. My back yard is not fenced, though my property is about an acre of explorable and walkable space for your dog. Black creek trail is nearby, and if you’re comfortable with it I will happily bring your dog for a hike to the River! I have 2 quail in a closed raised hutch on my property that your dog may find interesting to sniff out as well.
Home
Information Sarah V. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog have any quirks? Quirks being the following: Gate/leash aggressive? Water aggressive? Collar grab aggressive? Nervous around specifically men/women? Cannot interact with other dogs? There are other quirks on this list, and these quirks don’t turn me off from your dog. I only ask for my safety and the safety of other people and dogs around us that we may interact with.
A typical day
I love going out on long nature walks with a furry friend! Being a professional dog handler, I love running with dogs and using tennis balls to get their zoomies out and really express their “playtime attitude. I have DOZENS of dog toys in my house that are always out and ready, and I will be happy to bring to any drop-in visits. If you choose grooming, I will clean your dogs ears and trim their nails as well as a bath. As mentioned above, I would also love to take your dog to Black Creek Trail!
Location
Green Cove Springs, FL
Pets
Sarah V.
Green Cove Springs, FL