Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Drop-in & Dog Walker
HELLO BONNYVILLE PET OWNERS! After 2 years of not being able to get into this profile, I am back and able to provide services in my new area! To all my Calgary clients, thank you for allowing me to be around and care for your pets. I miss so many of them! Thank you again. On to my intro: My life has happily revolved around animals for 40+ years. I grew up in a home who had show dogs and a stable. I have been a trainer of a few domesticated species, and have learned I really enjoy helping animals. As an animal ethicist, I enjoy helping pets feel settled and content with their life. I can be a knowledgeable, reliable person for walks, or someone who can recognize your dogs needs when they are let out to play. I only work or walk with one dog at a time unless socialization is desired. Any groups for socialization is a maximum of three dogs, slowly conditioned. As this is enjoyable for me, not a career, and as such, I limit how far I travel. For now, I am limiting it to the Bonnyville area I am excellent with special needs pets, small or large breeds. Puppies, senior dogs, pets who have experienced trauma, medications, or physical rehab. Cats, dogs, or other small pets. Working with animals is all I do, and I keep my client list very small and manageable. Your animals always have my full attention. My availability is usually very flexible. Not all, but I do have some weekends when needed. Please message to find out availability before booking. So lets chat! References available. I look forward to regaining my 6 Star status. ( It's nice to know it only dropped to 5 in my long absence!) Please note, dog walking and dog training are different activities. Pups just learning on a leash are fine for walking.! :) However, if they drag you around and try to bark and fight...this requires some training work. Please let me know about your dogs winter tolerance, and if he wears boots or needs balm. In summer, let me know any extra hot weather precautions. I am a big fan of Flexi leash training. Especially for active dogs. Dogs can learn commands on a Flexi very easily. This is my focus for training. Flexi provides a safe way to truly exercise your dog when surroundings might not permit off-leash activity. Flexi is only harmful when dogs do not have direction. I provide the direction and focus. I am passionate about helping herding dogs thrive when they are off the farm. With the amount of herding dogs in over run shelters, there is not enough farm homes available. There are definitely pet quality herding dogs who would thrive off a farm!
Cat care experience
Stephanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Stephanie was simply excellent. She came for a meet and greet with my nervous/quirky Border Collie, who was immodestly at ease with her. That in itself was a clue to how it would go. Everything went smoothly. Stephanie is prompt, professional and truly knows dogs…. Thank you!
Stephanie is so patient and calm with Lucy. Lucy absolutely loves her walks and is so happy to see Stephanie everything she comes. I am so impressed with her knowledge and her skills. I highly recommend Stephanie.
We totally enjoyed and trusted Stephanie.. she was prompt, easily contacted and responded to this old girls needs… helped us enjoy our time at the rodeo…
Stephanie was sooo good with our little Enzo. She shared doggy tips I plan to use. Highly recommend!
Stephanie is a very knowledgeable dog walker, trainer. I will definitely hire her in fiture.
Simply the best!
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Schedule
Please let me know your wishes for your pet. With temporary and last minute bookings, I will most likely not be able to do a meet and greet. I am able to house sit short periods only (2 to 4 days) and it is not a 24/7 stay, as I have other clients and animals to care for during the day. '
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Select dogs accepted for short-term dog boarding. Please message to discuss your needs. I am also available to care for them in your home, through drop-in visits.
Pets
A typical day
I can follow the dogs lead for likes, or I have experience helping bored dogs learn new things and see new surroundings. Toys, fetch, scent work, obstacles, grounding, group play, water fun. For older dogs I like to provide peace and joyful moments. Sometimes that means slow walks in the shade...other times it can mean socializing with neighbourhood friends.