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Stephanie C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Stephanie C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
17 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant

Stephanie developed her passion for dog training after adopting her third dog, Lance from a local shelter. He ended up having many behavior issues, leading Stephanie down this path. She read as many books and attended as many seminars as she could about dog training and behavior in order to help him. He made such wonderful progress and went from a scared, highly reactive dog to a confident NW2 dog before ultimately losing him unexpectedly in 2017 to lymphoma. He was one of those life changing dogs. Stephanie started nose work in 2010 and was hooked from day one. She is a CNWI who recently retired her original nose work dog Logan and is now competing with her third nose work dog Leena and working on her fourth dog Livvy. Along with nose work, she is our reactivity specialist. She is always eager to learn and gain more knowledge about dogs. She is currently being trained by her adorable pups – Leena, Leevi, Livvy & Lynzi. Stephanie is a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). She also has a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
70% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
1 rating
Kathy R.
Jan 05, 2019

Stephanie is very kind and gentile and passionate and is very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her for animal care. She's amazing and you don't have to ever worry weather your pet is being loved!

Ron P.
Jan 04, 2019

I would recommend Stephanie for anyone looking for a dog walker. She is on time and very friendly. I have a big dog and he is a bit high strong. She does a great job with him. Now when I say Stephanie is coming over he goes nuts waiting to go for the walk with her

Stephen C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 21, 2018

Thank you so much! Stephanie did a great job with Logan. I will be booking with her again and highly recommend her!!

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Cindy N.
Dec 17, 2018

Stephanie has been an instructor for both my dogs in the sport of canine nose work. She is knowledgeable, observant, calm, patient, encouraging, pleasant, gives her undivided attention, and can think outside the box. I would trust her wholeheartedly with the care of my dogs. She’s very loving and is a wonderful dog mom to her own 4 dogs, catering to their every whim! She would be an excellent dog walker or sitter. Having run her own business for several years, she’s very experienced in customer service and gives 100%.

Kerry A.
Dec 17, 2018

I met Stephanie several years ago through a dog hiking club that we were both active participants in. Stephanie has always shown herself to be extremely attentive to her own dogs and eager to help others. Through the years we've shared experiences, tips, and tricks. One time she made my dog Bear a special blend of essential oils to help him with some anxiety issues. In addition to be exceptionally caring, Stephanie is very responsible and dependable. I highly recommend Stephanie as a canine caregiver in any regard.

Donna B.
Dec 15, 2018

Stephanie has to be the most responsible and consciously pet owner and dog caregiver that I know. I would definitely let Steph watch my dog! She is so good with them and treats them like her own.

Calendar and availability

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0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Stephanie can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I like to know a little background on the dog, if there are any behavior or other issues I need to know about to provide the best care possible!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.