Valerie B.
Round Lake, IL






Services
Valerie can care for
Availability
I’m currently not working so I have quite an open schedule! I’ve been a teacher for 21 years and I’m taking a break to do what I love…spending time with my girl, Abby, volunteering at Save-A-Pet, and helping people out by walking their dogs!
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About Valerie B.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m not able to have pets in my home because Abby doesn’t get along well with other dogs. I’m happy to do whatever a client wants me to do with their pet! I live a very active lifestyle, so if your pet needs to go for a few miles run not a problem! Also happy to just give scratches and make your pet feel comfortable while you’re away!
Information Valerie B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know everything and anything I should to best meet the needs of your pup! I believe a meet and greet is important before starting to care for your pet!
A typical day
A typical day varies for every dog client I have! Some of my clients need enriching outdoor experiences and exercise, while others just need to be let out to do their business and then play inside with me and get lots of TLC!
Location
Round Lake, IL
Pets
I LOVE dogs!!
Pet care experience
I have 5 years experience working with a reactive and anxious rescue pit-bull mix…my sweet baby girl, Abby!! It’s been a process but she’s made huge strides! So I’m quite familiar with having to be extremely vigilant on walks, training treats on hand, knowing when to cross the street to avoid triggers…etc. I currently have 6 dogs I take care of regularly. Gingy- 9 yr old super sweet tiny mix- she’s lost necessary weight from our regular walks! Simba- 1 yr old golden doodle- we are working on his reactivity and leash walking. Drax- 7 yr old blue nosed pit who’s anxious and deals with separation anxiety. He’s now super excited when I come to visit! Kosmo- 1 yr old pit who is insanely energetic! We’re working on not jumping and running off her energy! Abby- 10 yr old pit who is SO incredibly sweet! Lucky- a few months old golden doodle! We’re working on leash training and following commands. I’m always looking for more four legged friends to help out with! Lastly, I fostered an adorable blue nose pit bull puppy! I house trained him and worked with him for a year. That was one of the hardest things I ever had to do…let that handsome boy go to his forever home! I love all dogs!
Reviews

Valerie was absolutely amazing with our dog during a very chaotic time for our family. We were in the middle of moving, and with all the stress and changes in the house, our dog had a couple of unexpected issues come up. Valerie handled everything calmly, confidently, and with so much care. She kept us updated, reassured us, and truly went above and beyond. We honestly could not have asked for a better sitter. We are so grateful for her!!


Great service. Exceptional communication throughout the whole process. Use her lb. You’ll be glad you did.

Amazing job with both visits! 10/10 would recommend!(:


Valerie was absolutely amazing with my two dogs, who have very different personalities! She immediately picked up on their unique traits and made both of them feel comfortable and cared for. What really stood out to me was how genuine she was — many sitters act one way in front of owners and another when you’re gone, but Valerie showed up full of energy and excitement to make sure my dogs were happy and loved. She was so patient with Drax, who struggles when I leave for work, and she kept me updated throughout the visit, reaching out with questions when needed. She met Kosmo with the same level of enthusiasm and care, and it’s clear they both adore her. Valerie never left the dogs unattended and made sure their routines were followed perfectly. It’s such a relief knowing they’re in great hands while I’m away. I can’t recommend her highly enough — she truly provides top-notch care!
About Valerie B.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m not able to have pets in my home because Abby doesn’t get along well with other dogs. I’m happy to do whatever a client wants me to do with their pet! I live a very active lifestyle, so if your pet needs to go for a few miles run not a problem! Also happy to just give scratches and make your pet feel comfortable while you’re away!
Information Valerie B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know everything and anything I should to best meet the needs of your pup! I believe a meet and greet is important before starting to care for your pet!
A typical day
A typical day varies for every dog client I have! Some of my clients need enriching outdoor experiences and exercise, while others just need to be let out to do their business and then play inside with me and get lots of TLC!
Valerie B.
Round Lake, IL
