Tara L.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Services
Tara can host
Tara can care for
Availability
In addition to working from home for Animal Behavior Network, I am a yoga and fitness instructor. I leave from 1-3 hours at a time Mon thru Thursday to drop off or pick up my son from school, to teach a morning class, or to drop in on a dog/cat/bird/rabbit, etc for routine care. I am gone Fridays for up to 4 hours in the morning because I teach back-to-back classes. My husband also works from home, so we have the flexibility to always have someone at home if your pet needs this. I try to stick to your schedule for feeding, walks, and bedtime. Your dog will have as much outdoor supervised playtime as they want, weather permitting.
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About Tara L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
As a positive reward-based pet trainer, I find it hard to interact with pets without teaching them something new and fun while they stay with me. We do this through interactive game time. I prefer to feed through food puzzles which you will see in my photos, but I do have bowls if your pet prefers. I have a large fenced yard with a large section of field turf, toys, and a sandbox to keep your pet entertained when they go out to play. I have 3 well-behaved dogs who can be kept separate from your pets or with them. I have an upstairs and downstairs area where pets can be separated or kenneled if desired or needed. My 13-year old son loves dogs and loves to play and cuddle with them if your pet likes children. If your pet doesn't care for children, he also respects their individuality and desire to be left alone. If your pet likes to go on walks, the neighborhood is quiet, or we can go down to the paved trail where there are bicycles, lots of people, and other dogs to see. Your pet's comfort and mental state are always my # 1 priority. Over the years, I have learned not all dogs are comfortable the first visit away from home in a new environment with new smells. So, I always let their attitude lead to how much interaction they want from other dogs. If they are playful and relaxed and show no anxiety, I will introduce them first through a fence and then one-on-one with leashes to my dogs before they get to play together. This is the safest way to introduce dogs. If they are showing anxiety, I will keep them separated until they are comfortable. Most dogs readily acclimate to a new environment within a few hours. Your dog will never be left unsupervised with another dog (mine included). In the winter, your dog(s) may be the only visitors; however, I have many frequent visitors the rest of the year, who love to play with one another!
Home
Information Tara L. would like to know about your pet
I require (picture) a copy of your vaccine records and proof of heartworm and flea prevention prior to your visit. If your pet has shown any signs of aggression to people or other dogs please let me know in advance. This may not be a problem, I can deal with it, under the correct circumstances. My goal is safety first!
A typical day
We have a nice quiet neighborhood to walk in, as well as a nature trail close by if your dog likes to be more off the beaten path without seeing lots of other people and pets. We also have a local paved trail with lots of activity if your dog prefers a walk with lots of stimulation and friendly people. Most days, we stick close to home, play outside and cuddle and watch TV in the evening.
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO
Pets
Positive, Reward Based Fun Home
Pet care experience
I am a credentialed Veterinary Technician with a special interest in behavior and training. I have been in the veterinary field since 1991. I am no longer in a veterinary office but still do in-home behavior consulting as well as care for pets in my home. I do everything from potty training puppies to basic training for Service Dogs. I can administer medications, injections, and fluids prescribed by your veterinarian.
Reviews
Tara is wonderful and is always teaching us new ways to be better owners. We’re always grateful for everything she does!
Few words excite our dogs like "dinner", "park", and "visit Tara". It is a major relief to know that we have somewhere where our dogs feel happy and safe when we need to board them.
Archie loves his brothers and sisters!
Tara did a great job with our 8 month old corgi Tonks! This was my first time having someone watch her overnight through Rover and I expected to be nervous, but Tara made the experience super easy. She made sure my dog and I felt comfortable ahead of time by letting us come over and see her house/yard, and was super responsive during my dog’s stay with any questions I had. Highly recommend to other dog owners and would definitely bring my dog to Tara’s again in the future!
About Tara L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
As a positive reward-based pet trainer, I find it hard to interact with pets without teaching them something new and fun while they stay with me. We do this through interactive game time. I prefer to feed through food puzzles which you will see in my photos, but I do have bowls if your pet prefers. I have a large fenced yard with a large section of field turf, toys, and a sandbox to keep your pet entertained when they go out to play. I have 3 well-behaved dogs who can be kept separate from your pets or with them. I have an upstairs and downstairs area where pets can be separated or kenneled if desired or needed. My 13-year old son loves dogs and loves to play and cuddle with them if your pet likes children. If your pet doesn't care for children, he also respects their individuality and desire to be left alone. If your pet likes to go on walks, the neighborhood is quiet, or we can go down to the paved trail where there are bicycles, lots of people, and other dogs to see. Your pet's comfort and mental state are always my # 1 priority. Over the years, I have learned not all dogs are comfortable the first visit away from home in a new environment with new smells. So, I always let their attitude lead to how much interaction they want from other dogs. If they are playful and relaxed and show no anxiety, I will introduce them first through a fence and then one-on-one with leashes to my dogs before they get to play together. This is the safest way to introduce dogs. If they are showing anxiety, I will keep them separated until they are comfortable. Most dogs readily acclimate to a new environment within a few hours. Your dog will never be left unsupervised with another dog (mine included). In the winter, your dog(s) may be the only visitors; however, I have many frequent visitors the rest of the year, who love to play with one another!
Home
Information Tara L. would like to know about your pet
I require (picture) a copy of your vaccine records and proof of heartworm and flea prevention prior to your visit. If your pet has shown any signs of aggression to people or other dogs please let me know in advance. This may not be a problem, I can deal with it, under the correct circumstances. My goal is safety first!
A typical day
We have a nice quiet neighborhood to walk in, as well as a nature trail close by if your dog likes to be more off the beaten path without seeing lots of other people and pets. We also have a local paved trail with lots of activity if your dog prefers a walk with lots of stimulation and friendly people. Most days, we stick close to home, play outside and cuddle and watch TV in the evening.
Tara L.
Cape Girardeau, MO