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Stephanie D.

Wappingers falls, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•38 reviews
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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

Courtney H.
Dog Boarding • Feb 06, 2023
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She did such a good job. I know my dog was well taken care of and had such a fun time!

Samantha S.
Dog Boarding • Jan 10, 2023
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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.

Carolyn H.
Dog Boarding • Nov 15, 2022
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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.

Peter B.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 30, 2022
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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

20 repeat pet parents
83% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

13 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

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

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

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

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$59per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$45per walk

Stephanie can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Stephanie can watch in your home

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

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.

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Calendar last updated 8 months ago
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About Stephanie D.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
83% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

13 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

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

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

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

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Stephanie D.

Wappingers falls, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•38 reviews