Shelly H.
Austin, TX
Your Paws Are in Good Hands!
Pet care experience
I have over 20 years of experience working with dogs, cats, and exotic pets by volunteering many years with shelters and successfully founding a pet sitting and dog training business. She also holds certifications as a professional pet sitter, and in dog training without the use of force, fear, or shock, and B.S. Behavioral Psychology degree. Your dog's safety, and happiness are at the heart of her services. She's experienced in giving medications, injections, longer based sniffy enrichment walks, training walks, and positive reinforcement based dog walking and training. She's experienced with seniors, dogs that display reactivity, and puppies. She's open for dog walking, and drop in visits with your dog. Servicing parts of lower SE Austin only including North Buda. Please NOTE: I do not take dogs that have a bite history towards humans or other dogs. I do not take dogs on choke chains, prong collars, or walk dogs that are being training with shock collars.
Reviews
My Golden (Buddy) loved his Vacay with Shelly and Kai. He came home a little homesick for Shelly's. Will definitely be contacting her for future Vacay's.
Shelly was fantastic. Very professional, accommodating and honest...and wonderful with my dog, Jackson. I would highly recommend her.
Shelly was a wonderful dog host! She was great at communicating with us while we were gone, and she sent pictures. She clearly understands dog behavior. I know my dog had a very comfortable stay and was in good hands. I would definitely book with Shelly again.
Shelly took excellent care of our dog Hank, and I know he was in good hands during his stay with her. She is also, a really great communicator, and sent us photos and messages while we were gone. I would definitely recommend her services.
About Shelly H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only come to your home, or your park, and can travel safely to a quite open space location. I do not offer boarding in my home and nor sitting at your home.
Information Shelly H. would like to know about your pet
I book via the app and at least 24 hours in advance. I do not work with dogs that are constantly punished, forced with sock, or fear based methods. I only work with dogs that are capable of going on walks and accepting strangers without severe distress.
A typical day
I want your pet to love me! They consistently receive detailed attention with lots of patience and love. I help dogs learn better by setting them up for success on walks and during structured play. We naturally will work on basic doggie manners when we spend time together. For dog walking, I will recommend the best humane walking equipment.
Services
Shelly can watch in your home
Availability
I make my own schedule for dog walking and drop in visits while you're away. 24 hour notices is needed for me to visit with your dog. I do not take dogs that have a bite history towards humans or other dogs. I do not take dogs on choke chains, prong collars, or walk dogs that are being training with shock collars.
About Shelly H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only come to your home, or your park, and can travel safely to a quite open space location. I do not offer boarding in my home and nor sitting at your home.
Information Shelly H. would like to know about your pet
I book via the app and at least 24 hours in advance. I do not work with dogs that are constantly punished, forced with sock, or fear based methods. I only work with dogs that are capable of going on walks and accepting strangers without severe distress.
A typical day
I want your pet to love me! They consistently receive detailed attention with lots of patience and love. I help dogs learn better by setting them up for success on walks and during structured play. We naturally will work on basic doggie manners when we spend time together. For dog walking, I will recommend the best humane walking equipment.
Location
Austin, TX
Pets
Shelly H.
Austin, TX