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Sofia A.

West Town, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews
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Animal Sciences Degree- Dog Person

Pet care experience

Hi there. My name is Sofia and I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences. I have always had a dog in my house, so I have experience training them. I have been a dog sitter for family and friends the last 12 years. This included walks, socialization, boarding, and feeding. I also was a dog walker and animal care intern at the Humane Society. This included socialization, walks, cleaning, and light training. I interned at Jodie Vee's Dog Training facility and thus improved my training abilities. I currently volunteer weekly at a shelter veterinary clinic. I have had a lot of experience with a wide array or sizes and multiple dogs at a time. If you would like to book for Friday to Sunday just shoot me a message! I have some flexibility. Thanks!

Reviews

Andrea F.
Dog Walking • Jul 08, 2022
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Sofia is a god send and a dog whisperer. My dog had a stranger danger freak out and she was able to calm her. It took some time and treats and she stuck with it. Sofia you rock! Thank you thank you!

Jason B.
House Sitting • Jul 31, 2016
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Sofia was great. Rudy seemed very happy when we got home and even knew a new trick! I would definitely recommend.

Casey M.
Dog Walking • Jul 18, 2016
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Thanks Sofia! It was great that you kept in touch with me the whole time and took my dog for a nice walk and played with her afterwards! She really was happy when I got home and appreciated the mid day treat of a walk!

Shiyun W.
House Sitting • Jul 04, 2016
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Mango and pillow had a two nights stay with Sofia while my bf and I went to Chicago. She sent me pictures every day to let me know how they are doing. Both of the doggies had a great time with her

About Sofia A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If an emergency were to arise and your pet would need to stay with me, I do have a fenced in yard and a friendly pup. For current clients

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sofia A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any reactivity or special needs prior to drop ins or walks. Also if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for I will! Ex: limp, wound healing, fecal characteristics

A typical day

I like to play with the pup a bit when I first get in for them to get comfortable with me before we go for a walk. I let them get all the smells before returning them back home and making sure they have water available.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Sofia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sofia can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently work from home and have a low demand job. I have the flexibility to pop out and give your pet some needed attention while you are away.

About Sofia A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If an emergency were to arise and your pet would need to stay with me, I do have a fenced in yard and a friendly pup. For current clients

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Sofia A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any reactivity or special needs prior to drop ins or walks. Also if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for I will! Ex: limp, wound healing, fecal characteristics

A typical day

I like to play with the pup a bit when I first get in for them to get comfortable with me before we go for a walk. I let them get all the smells before returning them back home and making sure they have water available.

Location

Chicago, IL

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Sofia A.

West Town, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews