
Shyla S.

Shyla S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Masters in Behavior Analysis
I have owned pure-bred, rescues, fosters, disabled, and re-homed pets throughout my life (mostly large 40+lbs., but small as well.) I've provided training from puppy age into late-life comfort care. I also have a masters degree in behavior analysis and reinforcement training.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Shyla has been a great dog sitter for my dog. Shyla has been flexible and met my needs, sometimes on short notice. Shyla has been great to work with and has made sure that my dog is happy and well cared for. Shyla even gave my dog a bath after she got dirty during a play trip out one day. I can't recommend her enough.
Shyla is always great with my dog Finn. Finn happy to see Shyla when she arrives and not always in a rush to leave Shyla's house. Shyla has had my dog and my grand dog up to 3 weeks at a time. They're always well and happy when we pick them up. Shyla always share photos of the dogs throughout their stay. (she takes great photos) Nice to have a home that will take in 2 big dogs at the same time!! (And not having to kennel them for multiple weeks.) Communication flows easily with Shyla.
Shyla is absolutely AMAZING!! She had so much patience with our boy. Our dog can be pretty reactive which can be intimidating since he is a 75 pound boxer. Although, she handled him like a champ and to our surprise he isn't very reactive anymore! She has great attention to behaviors and knows how to navigate situations with lots of patience and understanding. Id definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone to take care of their furry baby.
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Schedule
I'm currently able to work from home and am only gone a few hours at a time at most. I'm most available in the afternoons (but can make arrangements), but all days of the week work for me with enough notice!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is a priority! Behavior Analysis is my field of expertise, which is primarily the use of reinforcement procedures to change behavior (mostly for individuals with autism!) This means I do NOT implement punishment procedures but rather "ignore" the undesired behavior, so rest assured no punishment for potty accidents or unbearably tempting trash bins :) I am also happy to discuss training services, though I am not certified specifically for pet training. I have a very social 6 year old boxer mix named Kizzy who is active, tolerant, great with sharing and loves new friends! I have a 4ft fenced in yard, which backs up to a walking path with other dogs often walking by (so let me know about reactivity issues!) There is also a doggy door from outside into the garage (but not into the house). I trained Kizzy to push a button that says "outside" so I let her out as needed throughout the day and when one goes out, the rest tend to follow so plenty of potty breaks! I prefer to have your babies here in my home as it allows me to work from home. I have multiple dog beds, a basket of toys, an extra large crate if needed, I keep water filled, yummy organic treats. I have lots of walking paths in me neighborhood, a nearby dog park, and kizzy loves swimming in the river so water-loving dogs are welcome! I have cared for higher-needs pets including geriatric, blind, deaf, and even one which was paralyzed and used a wheelchair! I am very comfortable with administering meds, the "cone of shame", assisting with mobility up/down stairs, etc. However, I am also available to stop by your home for potty breaks/medications/water refill/etc. and am available to pick the pups up myself depending on time of day! I am very flexible, just let me know what ya need!
Pets
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