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Steve L.

Clinton, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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A vacation for your dog!

Pet care experience

A vacation for you and a life changing experience for your fur baby.  If you're looking for a fun-loving total home experience for your pet? This is why I joined Rover. To offer my home and sofas and loveseats and freshly prepared meals for your pets.  (meals include a helping of chicken, rice and coconut oil mixed with scrambled  eggs over purina kibbles) We will make adjustments for special dietary needs (Prior to boarding)  I have been an animal lover my entire life working with dogs. Working with dogs is my full time job. For dog lovers who  are passionate to know their family members will be loved, cared for and also will be out socializing, Long walks or light hiking with other dogs is something we love to do. I am offering my help to the communities around the Clinton and New Hartford area by providing solicialized dog care in my home that is filled with love.  My day revolves around my dogs. They get plenty of exercise, treats, structure, one-on-one time as well as group time. For social dogs then there will be lots of group play time and enrichment each and every day.  Prior to our first boarding we always schedule a meet and greet to meet you and your pet and determine the best boarding experience for your loved one.  I have a large fence in the yard for dogs who don’t like to play with other dogs and also long walks will be scheduled on the 13 acre property and at a local park in the Clinton and New Hartford area. When your pet is not supervised, they will be housed in a temperature-controlled kennel/training area or in a crate for their safety during rest times. It is important that your dog is well-trained, people and dog-friendly to ensure safety of all of our dogs on both ends. Please let me know if there are any allergies or food sensitivities. I am also interested to learn about your daily schedule so I can make adjustments to care for your dog in the same manner as you would. Such as: walk times, eating times, favorite toys and kinds of exercise that you provide for your fur babies. As a dog behaviorist I have had years of experience working with many types of dogs while building enrichment programs for dog shelters and Government Municipalities in Guatemala, Mexico and in here in New York state. I have experience of rehabilitating, training, providing temporary foster care and adoption solutions for sick and injured street and shelter dogs. So you can rest assured that while you are away your fur baby will be enjoying his or her time here on an extended dog-cation!    Additional Skills: Oral Medication Administration First Aid/CPR Special Needs Dog Experience Injected Medication Administration Senior Dog Experience Puppy training and more. I have 4 rescued dogs from Guatemala and on the property Cypress was my first rescue from Guatemala 5 years ago. She is my pack leader and is one to run, chase, bark and play with all dogs. Nala is my 8 year old Shepard mix who is the resident house director and maintainer of the best spot on the couch or in my car. Dhurva is my little fox that is capable of finding the smallest food crumb anywhere in the world. If not looking for food she can be found most times watching the pack play and run before walking slowly to join them. Ginny is my happy girl of the four she is also the shyest around people but she is the first one to play with every dog she meets. Ginny loves to run chase jump and play with all dogs. My pack are great play dates too if you are looking to arrange more socializing and special dog walking and agility techniques to bring out the best family dog member we are here to help you.. I do not expect a dog to be 100% on their first night and I give them time to decompress and understand their personality. I have beds, bowls, blankets, toys and anything else your pet needs for a happy vacation or day of daycare, all you have to bring is their food! If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me about my services! Side note: When you book time with us a percent of your booking fees will also support other dog rescue projects in Guatemala, Mexico and here in NY state. Such as: Perros Libres, Inc. Created in 2021 and is run by a friend of mine who gives 110% 7 days a week & 24 hours a day! Operating in Tzununá, Sololá, Guatemala. 501 (c)(3) legal for business.

Reviews

Patrick E.
Dog Boarding • Dec 18, 2023
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Best part of any trip I take is returning back to Steve's Farm and picking up Sadie. She is always so happy and obviously very well taken care of. It's great that he has the space where Sadie can run & roam and copy what his very well trained pack of dogs do. She comes back full of confidence and new skills and obeys new commands. Love the photos & updates while I'm away and great knowing she's not stuck in a cage for 20 hours a day. He cares, plays, trains and hangs out with Sadie more than I'm able. Thanks for taking such good care of my little girl!

Susie M.
Dog Boarding • Nov 27, 2023
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Steve is a dog whisperer. Our pup has been reactive for a long time and we weren’t sure if we would ever find someone who could or would watch him while we were away. We just got home from a 5 day trip and Yoshi had such a wonderful time. Steves place is a dogs dreamscape- a pack to accept and play with him, a beautiful farm to explore, home cooked meals, marrow bones, so much love and attention. Yoshi has come home to us so happy and healthy. Highly recommend!

Patrick E.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 04, 2023
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Great communication! The care and attention Steve gives Sadie is evident each time I pick her up. Works & plays with Sadie and is consistently helping her grow into a great family dog. We will be back.

Susie M.
Dog Boarding • Oct 29, 2023
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Steve is awesome, as are his dogs. After just a few hours with him my dog is totally different. He helped my family and I understand the imbalances in our home that were causing our dogs to fight. I thought we were going to have to re-home one. Already I feel confident we can get them to happily coexist. It’s a huge relief.

About Steve L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 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

Your dog will be treated like my own. I will take exceptional care of your loved one whether it is for a day or for a week. You will be sent daily updates of photos and videos. It is always about communication, care, and professionalism from start to finish. If your pet requires to be crated please bring your crate and your pets favorite toys with you for their stay to make it more comfortable for us and them!

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Steve L. would like to know about your pet

A few keys to make every dog feel loved and give them what they need. Does your dog have aggression issues, any medical issues , separation anxiety issues, problems with kids,dogs or cats, food or toy issues. I have extensive experience with large family dogs that were once rescues and now are family dogs. Big dogs or small dogs or lazy pups or runners I can provide the care your baby needs.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your fur baby physically and mentally. We'll play and do hide and seek to get the dogs chasing and running. They get to check out all the new smells on the farm. (Socialized / play time is giving all the dogs time to adjust to each other and to teach them how to play without incidents when playing with others. All well behaved dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds are welcome here, we are here to play with them all day. Your dogs are not going to be stuck in a cage!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$90per night
House Sitting
in your home
$200per night
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$28per walk
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Steve can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Steve can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work with dogs full time! I am always available to answer your questions 7 days a week! My routine begins just after sunrise with a long walk with my dogs. I also would like to see copy of your pets vaccination records to insure your pet is healthy and that as the owner/ owners take full responsibility to maintain your fur baby is in good health. I have begun to offer in home and on location dog training and dog socializing sessions to help families create the best family dogs. Issues like barking, biting, nipping, eating shoes or counter surfing or rough play with children are just some of the areas. Message me for scheduling and bookings.

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Calendar last updated 19 days ago
Steve can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Steve L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 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

Your dog will be treated like my own. I will take exceptional care of your loved one whether it is for a day or for a week. You will be sent daily updates of photos and videos. It is always about communication, care, and professionalism from start to finish. If your pet requires to be crated please bring your crate and your pets favorite toys with you for their stay to make it more comfortable for us and them!

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Steve L. would like to know about your pet

A few keys to make every dog feel loved and give them what they need. Does your dog have aggression issues, any medical issues , separation anxiety issues, problems with kids,dogs or cats, food or toy issues. I have extensive experience with large family dogs that were once rescues and now are family dogs. Big dogs or small dogs or lazy pups or runners I can provide the care your baby needs.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your fur baby physically and mentally. We'll play and do hide and seek to get the dogs chasing and running. They get to check out all the new smells on the farm. (Socialized / play time is giving all the dogs time to adjust to each other and to teach them how to play without incidents when playing with others. All well behaved dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds are welcome here, we are here to play with them all day. Your dogs are not going to be stuck in a cage!

Location

Clinton, NY

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Steve L.

Clinton, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews