Tess A.
Tess A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Elevated Pet Care & Training
I provide behavior-focused, enrichment-based pet care designed to help dogs feel calm, safe, and understood. This isn’t basic pet sitting—it’s a thoughtful, structured approach built around your pet’s emotional well-being. With extensive experience in dog behavior and training, I focus on the small details others often miss. My approach centers on emotional regulation, structure, and purposeful enrichment—because a calm, fulfilled dog is a happy dog. Each visit is tailored to your pet’s individual needs, not a one-size-fits-all routine. Your pet receives calm, consistent care, one-on-one attention, and enrichment activities designed to keep them mentally engaged and emotionally balanced. I also provide hand-prepared enrichment and nutritional support at no additional charge, including frozen stuffed Kongs, seasonal treats like watermelon, digestive support such as pumpkin and probiotics, and long-lasting chew options when permitted. These are thoughtfully selected to support both mental stimulation and overall well-being. To ensure reliable, attentive care, I maintain a smaller service area. This allows me to be consistent, present, and fully focused during each visit—no rushing and no overbooking. You’ll never be left wondering how your pet is doing. I provide thoughtful updates and photos so you can feel confident and at ease while you’re away. My services are especially well-suited for anxious or sensitive dogs, senior pets, dogs who benefit from structure and routine, multi-pet households, and pet owners who are looking for more than just the basics. If you’re looking for a higher standard of care, I’d love to connect and learn more about your pet.
Cat care experience
Tess also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s comfort and safety are my top priorities. When walking dogs, I provide everything necessary, including treats, waste bags, leashes, and harnesses. During in-home visits, I bring intentional enrichment tools designed to reduce stress and support calm behavior, alleviate boredom and anxiety. I also make sure to refresh water and shower your pet with plenty of tender loving care while in their familiar environment.
Ratings and reviews
Tess is thorough and kind. She is definitely an animal lover and she seems to like humans, too!
Tess took great care of Spot and Kali when we were out of town. She always does enrichment games with them and takes them outside. They always looks so happy and she sends so many photos! I highly recommend using her for your pets
Tess did an amazing job with drop in visits with our dog. She did a lot to make her feel comfortable and provided a lot of TLC.
It is such a nice feeling to leave all of my critters in Tess's care!! I NEVER worry and that is such a great thing!!!!! So lucky to have found Tess!!!!!
Tess took the best care with my dog! She kept him entertained, and provided him with lots of love! Highly Recommend! 👌🏽
I couldn’t be happier with Tess. My girls are always in great form when I come home. Thank you always.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Drop-In Time Policy: With pet care being an unpredictable situation, I cannot guarantee an exact drop-in time. My policy allows for a one-hour window before or after the scheduled time to ensure flexibility. Additionally, midday visits will be performed sometime between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Additional Fee Menu: 1. After-Hours Fee: A $5 fee will apply for single daily visits scheduled between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. 2. Last-Minute Drop-In Fee: A $10 fee applies for drop-ins requested within 48 hours of the scheduled time. 3. Midday Visit Timeframe: Midday visits are performed between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 4. Special Request Fee: Any special requests outside of standard services may incur an additional fee. 5. Training Session Fee: A 15-minute training session during drop-in visits will incur an additional $35. My standard pet care hours are from 7 AM to 5 PM. I do offer after-hours single visits between 5 PM and 8 PM, which include a $5 after-hours fee. Additionally, for any last-minute drop-ins requested within 48 hours, there’s a $10 short-notice fee. This helps ensure I can meet your pet’s needs even on a tight schedule.
Prices include all fees.