Savina B.
Washington, DC
Services
Savina can care for
Availability
I’m between gigs at the moment, so save some odd appointments, I’m available for morning, afternoon, or evening drop in walks, daytime sitting, or longer overnight stays and in-home sitting.
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About Savina B.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always prefer to take a walk with pet parents leading when I first meet new dogs to get a sense of what they’re used to. For multi-day sitting, I always follow whatever norms you set in your home to make sure training stays consistent and there’s no confusion that may create anxiety for your pups. If working remotely, I try to stay where pups can see me and take lots of breaks for walks, pottying, and pets. Unless you have a specific walking route, I like to stay on quieter streets with slower speed limits and less traffic so walks are calm. I also like to allow lots of time for sniffing (smells stimulate your pup’s brain!) unless you have behavioral or training concerns about avoiding distractions during walks.
Information Savina B. would like to know about your pet
Any special health or mobility needs, how your pup socializes with neighbors, strangers, children, other dogs, etc. any commands or training you’re working on, sleep and meal routines, if your pup has specific ways they communicate needs (for example, pacing when tummies are upset, scratching the floor to ask for an open door, etc.)
A typical day
I love longer walks, especially to parks, so pups can get the chance to sniff along the walk, run around, and see other dogs where appropriate/safe. Tug of war is also a favorite, and hide and go seek with treats (gives them a chance to follow their nose and solve a tiny mystery).
Location
Washington, DC
love your pups like they were mine
Pet care experience
I started sitting in earnest four years ago, but grew up with my own dogs and often babysat for friends and family in high school and college. I’ve cared for Greyhounds, Border Collies, Shihtzus, Golden Retrievers, Corgis, APBTs, one Mastiff, one Akita, one senior German Shpeherd, and one Border Terrier/Shihtzu puppy. I’m a teaching artist, so my fluctuating schedule doesn’t allow me to have my own dogs, but the long periods of remote work and time between gigs means I have very flexible availability and can fill the hole in my heart by being a reliable, loving sitter for others. I really cherish any opportunity to spend time with any pups and look forward to meeting yours!
Reviews
Savina B. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.
Savina B. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Savina did a great job with our dog Rosie! Rosie has pretty intense separation anxiety and Savina was super understanding and gave us great, detailed updates and pictures throughout our trip.
Savina is timely, compassionate, trustworthy, and gifted with animals. In additon to being an accomplished equestrian, they are great with cats and dogs, especially anxious or shy animals. I'd leave any of my animals in Savina's care and rest easy in the assurance that my pets are safe and happy.
About Savina B.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always prefer to take a walk with pet parents leading when I first meet new dogs to get a sense of what they’re used to. For multi-day sitting, I always follow whatever norms you set in your home to make sure training stays consistent and there’s no confusion that may create anxiety for your pups. If working remotely, I try to stay where pups can see me and take lots of breaks for walks, pottying, and pets. Unless you have a specific walking route, I like to stay on quieter streets with slower speed limits and less traffic so walks are calm. I also like to allow lots of time for sniffing (smells stimulate your pup’s brain!) unless you have behavioral or training concerns about avoiding distractions during walks.
Information Savina B. would like to know about your pet
Any special health or mobility needs, how your pup socializes with neighbors, strangers, children, other dogs, etc. any commands or training you’re working on, sleep and meal routines, if your pup has specific ways they communicate needs (for example, pacing when tummies are upset, scratching the floor to ask for an open door, etc.)
A typical day
I love longer walks, especially to parks, so pups can get the chance to sniff along the walk, run around, and see other dogs where appropriate/safe. Tug of war is also a favorite, and hide and go seek with treats (gives them a chance to follow their nose and solve a tiny mystery).
Savina B.
Washington, DC