Valerie B.
Valerie B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $16 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
I LOVE dogs!!
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!
Qualifications
Pets
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!
Ratings and 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!
I have known Valerie for over a decade now as a friend and previous co-worker. One thing I know about her is... she LOVES dogs. Not just her own, but ANY dog. If your dog is lucky enough to be in her care, it will be spoiled and well taken care of! She's responsible, caring, has a huge heart, and truly loves animals. I wish her dog, Abby, could write a testimonial because it would read something like, "My mom loves to take me on long runs and walks in nature. Sometimes I get tired, so she pushes me in a buggy, but just getting outside to enjoy the fresh air does me so much good. My mom is loving, nurturing, and will take GREAT care of your dog because she takes wonderful care of me!"
Valerie is amazing with animals. She loves her own dog dearly and takes wonderful care of her. She will treat and take care of other animals like her own. She is very trustworthy and reliable. I would definitely recommend Valerie to take care of your pet.
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Schedule
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!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsValerie can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- 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!