Shayna T.
Oak Lawn, IL
Shayna T. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Experienced, Insured Professional
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Shayna and I'm originally from Michigan. I currently work as a kennel manager and dog trainer and handler for an environmentally based company near Chicago Ridge, IL. I've worked here for 7 years and am a certified instructor in both dog and cat CPR and First Aid. I've taken classes in dog training, including leash walking skills and manners in the home. I've also worked a lot with reactive dogs and can confidently handle dogs of all sizes in public using a positive training philosophy. I am fully bonded and insured.
Reviews
This was my dogs second boarding stay with Shayna. She once again took care of them as if they were her own and was very communicative throughout the stay.
I can’t say enough good things about Shayna. She watched our 2 dogs at her house for a week. One of our dogs gets very nervous around new people and can be reactive. He reacted well at our meet and greet and Shayna felt comfortable that he would do well and he did. I felt at ease seeing how well they were doing with her daily updates and pictures. She really treated them like they were her own. We will definitely be using her services again and would highly recommend her to others.
We are very thankful to Shayna for her help to house sit Dolly. Because we leave Dolly very seldom we always worry about her. This time we felt very good because Shayna sent us detailed updates every day and walked with her twice a day that is very important for Dolly’s behavior. We felt that they became friends and we certainly will ask Shayna again if needed. She is our first choice! Thank you very much Shayna for everything.
Shayna was awesome. This is my first time hiring a dog sitter in my home and I was leery about it as one of my dogs is not friendly to people outside of my home. Shayna came for a meet and greet before the date and she made it very easy for us to leave for 2 days with our dogs in her care. I highly recommend Shayna!
About Shayna T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My work schedule is both full time and flexible! I live less than 10 minutes from my job and can stop by home pretty frequently (every few hours) when needed. I make my own schedule weekly and can adjust as needed as long as l have approximately 1 week's notice, and sometimes even less than that!
Home
Information Shayna T. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if a dog has a history of reactivity towards people or other animals, first and foremost. I can work with any size or breed of dog.
A typical day
My neighborhood is quiet and very dog friendly, with dog parks and forest preserves nearby. For shorter stays, twice daily walks around my neighborhood for about 30 minutes are guaranteed, and for longer stays trips to the local trails! Fun games of fetch in the backyard are also guaranteed, or if your dog isn't the high energy type, we can have some fun with nose work games.
Services
Shayna can host
Shayna can watch in your home
Availability
I've had pet dogs and cats my entire life, but first got my own personal pet about 10 years ago, a senior cat I adopted from a local shelter. He passed away in 2020 but I used to take him on walks frequently with his harness which he loved and can take your cats out on walks too if they are leash trained! I also often take dogs from my work home with me so my home is well set up and pet friendly. I have a whole set of grooming tools for brushes and baths and can even brush teeth, trim nails, and clean ears for the well behaved pup. I do not take any work pups home when boarding a client. I foster kitties through St. Sophias and often have a foster in the home. I use baby gates to keep overly interested dogs separated when needed but any boarder can not be truly cat aggressive.
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About Shayna T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My work schedule is both full time and flexible! I live less than 10 minutes from my job and can stop by home pretty frequently (every few hours) when needed. I make my own schedule weekly and can adjust as needed as long as l have approximately 1 week's notice, and sometimes even less than that!
Home
Information Shayna T. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if a dog has a history of reactivity towards people or other animals, first and foremost. I can work with any size or breed of dog.
A typical day
My neighborhood is quiet and very dog friendly, with dog parks and forest preserves nearby. For shorter stays, twice daily walks around my neighborhood for about 30 minutes are guaranteed, and for longer stays trips to the local trails! Fun games of fetch in the backyard are also guaranteed, or if your dog isn't the high energy type, we can have some fun with nose work games.
Location
Oak Lawn, IL
Shayna T.
Oak Lawn, IL