Stephanie D.
Wappingers falls, NY
10+ years working dogs, dog trainer
Pet care experience
I am the founder and director of Stephanie’s Shepherds Rescue, Rehab & Training, a non profit 501c3 German Shepherd Rescue and Training Org. I have been training under profressional trainers for over 10+ years. My partner and I run the rescue with our e board and we do participate in protection sports, dock diving, lure coursing, AKC and UKC obedience events. I mainly train basic pet obedience and have a passion for reading, learning and understanding dogs. We have successfully adopted out over 300 shepherds since we got our 501c3 and plan to continue for as long as God permits us to. Our children as also AKC /UKC junior handlers and they also participate in all our events together. Additionally 3 of the 4 of our own German Shepherds is a TDI certified therapy dogs and we do a lot of visits locally to help. Thus we are picky about which dogs we take on. Before we book ANY dog, there is a mandatory meet and greet as your dog must be able to get along with our dogs as well as our children. Any dog we take on, they will have the freedom to roam our home, get lots of treats from our kids and lay around on comfy beds, as our own dogs do. We DO require crate trained dogs as we feed all dogs in crates for safety, and well as they sleep in crates, overnight, as again were super cautious. As well mannered as ANY dog is, they are still animals and that is to be respected, so we’re more conservative while eating and sleeping. We are very excited to work with you!!!
Reviews
She did such a good job. I know my dog was well taken care of and had such a fun time!
Stephanie is absolutely amazing! From the second I met her I knew my boy was in good hands. I have shepherd and she really specializes in that breed. Through out my time away she kept me posted with pictures. We will certainly be returning to Stephanie the next time we take a trip.
Stephanie is an awesome dog sitter. She took the time to get to know both me and my dog, and I immediately felt safe leaving her. I love having other dogs for her to play with and a nice yard. She was able to enjoy the house the same way her pets do, which was so nice, and got outside walks as well. Highly recommend an will be returning! She truly loves and cares for dogs and it shows.
Stephanie was amazing! She was reliable and took great care of our old cat! A trustworthy caretaker and animal lover for sure.
About Stephanie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am in the animal world, very educated about canine behavior and strive to keep any of my own and my client's animals safe, happy, well worked/exercised and engaged.
Home
Information Stephanie D. would like to know about your pet
I like to work with bigger breeds, and working dogs, but I have a passion for dogs in general. We look forward to working with any client.
A typical day
We will try and take your dogs on car rides, as long as they enjoy that, and my family loves to play ball or tug with my client's dogs in our fenced in backyard. I am Also happy to teach obedience if needed and I am K9 certified CPR and First Aid trained.
Services
Stephanie can host
Stephanie can watch in your home
Availability
We do have a busy schedule, seeing as how we have our own dogs, and children, and I work at an animal sanctuary. Though I take my client's dogs as top priority. I do still currently train under professional trainers to continue to gain as many skills as I can. I usually take my client's dogs with me as much as I can, and also strongly encourage my clients to really consider getting their dogs involved in any kind of dog sports in the local area.
About Stephanie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am in the animal world, very educated about canine behavior and strive to keep any of my own and my client's animals safe, happy, well worked/exercised and engaged.
Home
Information Stephanie D. would like to know about your pet
I like to work with bigger breeds, and working dogs, but I have a passion for dogs in general. We look forward to working with any client.
A typical day
We will try and take your dogs on car rides, as long as they enjoy that, and my family loves to play ball or tug with my client's dogs in our fenced in backyard. I am Also happy to teach obedience if needed and I am K9 certified CPR and First Aid trained.
Location
Wappingers falls, NY
Pets
Stephanie D.
Wappingers falls, NY