Seth W.
Portland, ME
Dogs absolutely love me.
Pet care experience
I have been working with dogs full-time since 2020 - walking, sitting, and reinforcement training. Throughout high school I worked at an animal hospital-and-board in Portland, Oregon. There I walked dogs, provided care for the cats and dogs such as baths, feeding, grooming, trimming nails, play, and assisting with surgeries. My partner and I have a 4-year-old McNab collie named Oz. He has maybe the best temperament of any dog I've known - he's a playful but calm when he needs to be, neither alpha nor submissive, well-trained, joyful, happy dog. We take him on adventures frequently - to the river, the beach on hikes, etc. He fully enjoys a great adventures as well as being a couch potato at home. I absolutely love animals, especially dogs. I have always connected very naturally with them - I find that animals become comfortable with me very quickly, I know how to approach them, I try to quickly learn what they do and don't like in order to make them feel comfortable.
Reviews
It was great having Seth walk Luna. Would definitely recommend him!
Seth is our daily dog walker, and he is so good with our puppy! I can tell he is doing leash work with her because she is improving so much.
Seth took such wonderful care of my dog and cats house sitting while I was away at a conference! He gave great updates and spent a lot of time with the critters. I am so grateful to have someone as compassionate and trusting as Seth to watch over my pets!
Seth is an absolute angel! Our dog adores him and he is fantastic with feedback and updates on how our boy was doing. We HIGHLY recommend booking with him!
About Seth W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When boarding dogs in my home we have lots of greenspace in the surrounding area to walk in. My partner and I are runners so for higher energy dogs we can take them on runs. We have lots of comfy spaces for the dogs to lay in, including our bed if they choose.
Information Seth W. would like to know about your pet
I would like be in line with the owner's training process so I can support that process, so I would like to know which behaviors to reinforce, which commands they know, etc. I don't mind working with any specific breeds, although there are likely lots I'm unfamiliar with.
A typical day
We live across the street from Deering Oaks, a great little 55-acre public park near downtown Portland with lots of intersecting grassy and paved paths, where we take walks often, sometimes multiple times a day. I go to beaches, rivers, forest trail hikes, dog hikes, and more. I really enjoy play with all types of dogs - I match their level of energy and play whether it be very gentle, rowdy tug of war, little dogs, big dogs, etc. I also do well shy/timid dogs.
Services
Seth can watch in your home
Availability
Pet care is my full time job. I usually have 3-6 daily midday walks with sporadic morning and evening walks throughout the week. I often bring my dog, Oz on walks with me when owners approve.
About Seth W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When boarding dogs in my home we have lots of greenspace in the surrounding area to walk in. My partner and I are runners so for higher energy dogs we can take them on runs. We have lots of comfy spaces for the dogs to lay in, including our bed if they choose.
Information Seth W. would like to know about your pet
I would like be in line with the owner's training process so I can support that process, so I would like to know which behaviors to reinforce, which commands they know, etc. I don't mind working with any specific breeds, although there are likely lots I'm unfamiliar with.
A typical day
We live across the street from Deering Oaks, a great little 55-acre public park near downtown Portland with lots of intersecting grassy and paved paths, where we take walks often, sometimes multiple times a day. I go to beaches, rivers, forest trail hikes, dog hikes, and more. I really enjoy play with all types of dogs - I match their level of energy and play whether it be very gentle, rowdy tug of war, little dogs, big dogs, etc. I also do well shy/timid dogs.
Location
Portland, ME
Pets
Seth W.
Portland, ME