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Stephanie M.

Riverton, UT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews
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Grad student with 5+ yrs experience

Pet care experience

Hi folks! My name is Stephanie and I grew up in the Salt Lake valley. I recently moved back to the area after spending five years living in Michigan for graduate school (Go Blue!). I study cultural psychology and am currently finishing my PhD remotely, which gives me the opportunity to work from home and keep your pets company all day :) When I first moved away from home for graduate school, one of the hardest adjustments was being away from my family's dogs. I grew up with dogs my entire life and deeply missed the mutual emotional connection and support I have with animals. This led me to become a petsitter with Rover for over five years. Getting to spend time with and care for dogs got me through those rough Michigan winters and it was fulfilling to know I could offer the dogs a caring home while their families were away.

Reviews

Zachary C.
Dog Boarding • Feb 09, 2020
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Stephanie and my dog Baxter seemed to have a great time together while I was out of town for a week. I’d never left him for that long before this trip, but I could already tell at the meet & greet that he’d have a great time staying with her. And I really enjoyed the pics of him that she’d send every day!

Maria S.
Dog Boarding • Nov 12, 2019
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Stephanie was terrific! Great communication and pictures. I felt very confident leaving my dog with her for the weekend and will definitely book with her again.

Ester L.
Dog Boarding • Sep 04, 2019
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This was the second time Stephanie took care of my little girl. My dog has slight separation anxiety from me and I was surprised to see that she went straight to steph and walked on inside without looking back when I dropped her off... it goes to show how great Steph is about letting your furry ones know she is someone they can be comfortable with!

Barbara H.
Dog Boarding • Jul 27, 2019
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Stephanie was very good with our Winnie. She sent me pictures and updates everyday so I didn’t have to worry. I know that Winnie has in good hands.

About Stephanie M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Being a Rover sitter for five years has helped me gain experience with various types of dogs and temperaments. I have cared for dogs ranging from puppies to seniors, little shih tzus to large greyhounds, hyper fur babies full of energy to couch potatoes. As a trained psychologist, getting to know each dog's personality is one of my favorite parts! I also have experience administering medication for dogs with health needs and do my best to ensure every dog I meet experiences the individualized care and love they deserve.

Information Stephanie M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any reactivity issues I should keep in mind (dogs, squirrels, other humans, etc). This information is especially helpful to know when I am deciding what walks/hikes to take your pup on to make sure it's as fun as it can be for both of us!

A typical day

I enjoy recharging by spending time in nature. I firmly believe we humans have a lot to learn from our furry friends and plant neighbors! If the dog(s) I am watching also enjoy(s) the outdoors, I love to take them exploring at nearby hikes and trails.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Stephanie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am in the writing phase of my dissertation, so I work from home all day. This allows me to take a hands-on approach with the dogs I watch and meet their needs as soon as they happen.

About Stephanie M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Being a Rover sitter for five years has helped me gain experience with various types of dogs and temperaments. I have cared for dogs ranging from puppies to seniors, little shih tzus to large greyhounds, hyper fur babies full of energy to couch potatoes. As a trained psychologist, getting to know each dog's personality is one of my favorite parts! I also have experience administering medication for dogs with health needs and do my best to ensure every dog I meet experiences the individualized care and love they deserve.

Information Stephanie M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any reactivity issues I should keep in mind (dogs, squirrels, other humans, etc). This information is especially helpful to know when I am deciding what walks/hikes to take your pup on to make sure it's as fun as it can be for both of us!

A typical day

I enjoy recharging by spending time in nature. I firmly believe we humans have a lot to learn from our furry friends and plant neighbors! If the dog(s) I am watching also enjoy(s) the outdoors, I love to take them exploring at nearby hikes and trails.

Location

Riverton, UT

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Stephanie M.

Riverton, UT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews