Stefanie H.
Fort Collins, CO
Enrichment,adventures,and snuggles!
Pet care experience
As an experienced foster and adoring dog mom, I’ve helped 30+ dogs decompress and learn new skills in our home so they can go on to find loving forever homes! Proficient in interpreting canine behaviors, I can help with basic positive behavior training and excel in catering to the unique needs of timid, scared, or specially abled dogs. Whether managing the exuberance of energetic dogs or instilling structure in more headstrong companions, I bring a wealth of experience. While I hold a giant spot in my heart for pit bulls and other bully breeds, every dog I engage with becomes a cherished favorite. Hikes, walks and adventures are parts of our everyday routine and I’d happily show your dog the time of their life on our favorite trails. Most importantly, I will treat your dog like they are my own, while upholding your household norms and sending you plenty of pictures of our fun together. I sincerely value the love and companionship that dogs bring into my life and I look forward to meeting yours.
Reviews
Stefanie is amazing. She loves dogs and they love her! I have three sassy girl dogs and she is amazing with each of them. She’s not easily phased and does well learning the unique quirks of each of my dogs. My sassy Cattle Dog adores her and my anxious Rat Terrier warmed up to her very quickly. Stefanie is very reliable and trustworthy - I had no concerns leaving my fur babies and my home in her excellent care.
Stef loves dogs! She will give unlimited amounts of snuggles to your furry friend and will treat them as her own. She has watched both of my dogs, Layla and Savannah, and they both light up when she comes over to take them for walks.
About Stefanie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a good sized yard with a 6ft privacy fence and a dog door to the yard. My dog is sweet, gentle and playful, but happily gives dogs their space. I have varying crate sizes already available in my home if your dog prefers to have a crate, and we have baby gates to gate off certain portions of our home or separate dogs if needed. We also have many dog-care products already in-home if your dog should need any bathing, skin cream for sensitivities, puzzle games or decompressing activities (or thunder jackets, etc).
Home
Information Stefanie H. would like to know about your pet
Most importantly- I need to know how your dog interacts with other animals as we have a very sweet dog of our own. I would like to know whether the dog has any health conditions or special instructions. I would also like to know what sorts of outings the dog enjoys so that I can plan fun adventures for our time together!
A typical day
We have a wide variety of dog puzzle toys, treat dispensers, kongs, lickimats, and stuffed toys so that your dog can have mentally stimulating play time! We live 4 houses down from a quiet park where we walk once or twice a day, and we frequent day-use areas for bikes or hikes with our dog around Maxwell, Pineridge, etc.
Services
Stefanie can host
Stefanie can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work as a special education teacher Mondays through Thursdays but have time devoted to pet care on Friday’s and weekends when needed. My husband is as-loving of a dog enthusiast as I am and works from home full-time. He has experience managing foster dogs while working for home.
About Stefanie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a good sized yard with a 6ft privacy fence and a dog door to the yard. My dog is sweet, gentle and playful, but happily gives dogs their space. I have varying crate sizes already available in my home if your dog prefers to have a crate, and we have baby gates to gate off certain portions of our home or separate dogs if needed. We also have many dog-care products already in-home if your dog should need any bathing, skin cream for sensitivities, puzzle games or decompressing activities (or thunder jackets, etc).
Home
Information Stefanie H. would like to know about your pet
Most importantly- I need to know how your dog interacts with other animals as we have a very sweet dog of our own. I would like to know whether the dog has any health conditions or special instructions. I would also like to know what sorts of outings the dog enjoys so that I can plan fun adventures for our time together!
A typical day
We have a wide variety of dog puzzle toys, treat dispensers, kongs, lickimats, and stuffed toys so that your dog can have mentally stimulating play time! We live 4 houses down from a quiet park where we walk once or twice a day, and we frequent day-use areas for bikes or hikes with our dog around Maxwell, Pineridge, etc.
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Pets
Stefanie H.
Fort Collins, CO