Shannon S.
Marshall, VA
Home much-time, lg park-style yard
Pet care experience
I love dogs! I've had dogs since I was a girl, and can't live without them. Our sweet Stella girl loves to have friends over! I am available to give walks at your home during school hours (I have a 15 and 13 year-old who love animals), and for overnights on our little hobby farm. Prefer overnights. We have a safe yard to walk on leash or a fenced yard in back acres to run around, and a loving home. I have been a mom and a teacher of yoga for many years, and serve you and your pets as a side-gig. At our house your doggie will experience lots of love, and on a walk not only will we have fun, but I will train or reinforce the basics such as sit, stay, heel, and release. I am familiar with the teachings of Caesar "The Dog Whisperer" and believe every dog deserves love acceptance and affection. And I have an especially soft spot for pugs, labs, goldens, and any dog who likes to cuddle!!! I have a flexible work schedule as a tutor, and am often just away for a few hours at a time, which makes for plenty of potty breaks and companion time! My whole family looooves dogs (and cats), so your fur-baby will get supreme care. We have a very friendly dog and acres of yard. If your dog likes to run and play with a friend, Stella will be their perfect friend. We are happy to take your pup on longer walks multiple times a day, on leash. Our dog is very well-trained, and we are happy to offer that structure to yours during their visit too. Dogs learn so well “in the pack environment” (César, the “Dog Whisperer”)—even with just one other dog like Stella! We even have two goats who are very curious and friendly. You dog will always, always be supervised when outside.
Reviews
Shannon is awesome with my dog! My dog loves going to her house.
We were very pleased with the care Shannon provided for Lou Lou! I would absolutely recommend her services!
Shannon is fantastic. She is very conscientious and we know we can trust her to take great care of our dogs. We look forward to having Shannon get to know our dogs even better.
Shannon did an amazing job taking care of our Australian Shepherd, Oakley. She was great at communicating with us, sent us a lot of pictures and updates during his stay, and treated him like he was part of the family! Oakley tends to have some separation anxiety when he is away from us, but he seemed to feel right at home with Shannon and came back happy and tired from playing. Highly recommend!
About Shannon S.
Communication
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Information Shannon S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know your dog’s routine and any special needs or things they really like. Please let us know if they are crate-trained or like to sleep with you. Please let us know anything you are “working on” with your pup. We want to make your dog as comfortable and at-home as possible!
A typical day
We start our day with exercise outside every day, so your dog will enjoy exploring the garden, driveway, and creek side for a good half hour each morning. Our driveway is very long, and we like to walk around our pond with the dogs as well (on leash). Stella is well-trained on-leash. We do at least two longer walks around the property each day.
Services
Shannon can host
Shannon can watch in your home
About Shannon S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Shannon S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know your dog’s routine and any special needs or things they really like. Please let us know if they are crate-trained or like to sleep with you. Please let us know anything you are “working on” with your pup. We want to make your dog as comfortable and at-home as possible!
A typical day
We start our day with exercise outside every day, so your dog will enjoy exploring the garden, driveway, and creek side for a good half hour each morning. Our driveway is very long, and we like to walk around our pond with the dogs as well (on leash). Stella is well-trained on-leash. We do at least two longer walks around the property each day.
Location
Marshall, VA
Pets
Shannon S.
Marshall, VA