Valentina B.
Columbia, SC
Services
Valentina can care for
Availability
I offer reliable weekday availability focused on dog walks and drop-in visits. I’m building pet care as my full-time focus, which allows me to provide consistent, on-time care Monday through Friday. I’m available for daily walks, feeding visits, and check-ins, and I’m happy to maintain your pet’s routine while you’re at work or away.
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About Valentina B.
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. With my experience in K9 search and rescue and my ongoing studies in veterinary medicine, I’m trained to stay calm, attentive, and responsive in any situation. I understand animal behavior and how to provide safe, structured, and stress-free care in your home. I carefully follow each pet’s routine, feeding schedule, and any special instructions. During walks and visits, I make sure pets get the right balance of exercise, attention, and care. My goal is to keep your pet happy and give you peace of mind while you’re away. I provide updates and photos after each visit so you always know how your pet is doing.
Information Valentina B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about your dog’s personality, energy level, and any specific behaviors or training goals you’re working on. I’m happy to reinforce basic obedience and incorporate light agility-style enrichment, but I always tailor activities to your dog’s comfort level and needs. Also share any triggers, medical needs, or routines so I can provide the safest, most consistent care possible.
A typical day
I love to keep dogs both physically and mentally stimulated. Along with walks and playtime, I incorporate light agility exercises and basic obedience work (like leash manners, sit/stay, and focus) in a fun, low-pressure way. We’ll explore new smells, play engaging games, and make sure your dog comes home happy, enriched, and relaxed
Location
Columbia, SC
Pets
Experienced K9 Handler Multilingual
Pet care experience
Originally from North Italy I have hands-on experience working with dogs through my role as a K9 Search and Rescue Coordinator in Germany before moving here not long ago, where I trained and handled dogs in obedience, tracking, and real-world scenarios. This experience taught me how to stay calm, patient, and attentive while ensuring each dog’s safety and well-being. I’m currently studying Veterinary Medicine, which allows me to better understand animal health, behavior, and care. With over 18 years of experience in customer service and working with people, I bring strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail to every pet I care for. I treat every dog like family and always follow their routine closely to make them feel safe and comfortable. I’m also fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French, making communication easy for a wide range of pet parents.
Cat care experience
Valentina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Valentina is very passionate about animals, dogs in particular. She was a Canine Handler in a Search and Rescue group in Kaiserslautern, Germany for years. There, she gained valuable experience training dogs in how to search for lost people and alert their handler when someone is found. She also participated in obedience school training while in Germany where she trained dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages to be the best pet they could be. She currently works for a Vet and is pursuing her Vet Tech degree. Valentina has developed a patience with both animals and their owners that I have never seen before. She understands that there are no bad dogs, only dogs who need a little more attention in specific areas. 10/10 recommend!
I highly recommend Valentina! Even though I don’t have a dog myself, I’ve seen how caring, reliable, and attentive she is with every pet she looks after. She has done Search and Rescue with her own dog, trains with the local police dog team, and is studying to become a veterinarian—so her experience and knowledge really stand out. It’s clear she truly loves what she does and goes above and beyond to make every pet feel safe and happy. You’ll be in great hands with her!
About Valentina B.
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. With my experience in K9 search and rescue and my ongoing studies in veterinary medicine, I’m trained to stay calm, attentive, and responsive in any situation. I understand animal behavior and how to provide safe, structured, and stress-free care in your home. I carefully follow each pet’s routine, feeding schedule, and any special instructions. During walks and visits, I make sure pets get the right balance of exercise, attention, and care. My goal is to keep your pet happy and give you peace of mind while you’re away. I provide updates and photos after each visit so you always know how your pet is doing.
Information Valentina B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about your dog’s personality, energy level, and any specific behaviors or training goals you’re working on. I’m happy to reinforce basic obedience and incorporate light agility-style enrichment, but I always tailor activities to your dog’s comfort level and needs. Also share any triggers, medical needs, or routines so I can provide the safest, most consistent care possible.
A typical day
I love to keep dogs both physically and mentally stimulated. Along with walks and playtime, I incorporate light agility exercises and basic obedience work (like leash manners, sit/stay, and focus) in a fun, low-pressure way. We’ll explore new smells, play engaging games, and make sure your dog comes home happy, enriched, and relaxed
Valentina B.
Columbia, SC