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Vanessa S.

Southeast Dallas, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
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Peace-of-Mind Care and Training

Pet care experience

About Me: I'm passionate about providing stellar pet care service. Whether you're booking your 1st or 50th visit, you'll find me reliable, honest, communicative, and competent with your dog every time. Your pup will love spending time with me and receive responsible care. I have 20+ years of experience caring for and walking multiple dogs at a time, high energy dogs, puppies, elderly dogs, blind/deaf dogs, plus cats and birds.

Reviews

Nathaniel B.
Dog Walking • Dec 18, 2019
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Vanessa did a great job, right on time, very clear communication, really seems to love working with our pup. Thank you so much.

Nancy H.
Dog Walking • Aug 01, 2019
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Vanessa was wonderful with Sadie. I truly appreciated the photos and notes on my Rover card. Thanks again Vanessa for always taking such good care of Miss Sadie girl.

Jared M.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2019
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Vanessa is an excellent dog sitter, she is very responsive to emails and is a pleasure to have her watch our new puppy. She has a lot of experience with dogs, flexible with your schedule and we were really lucky to have her this past time. I highly recommend booking her for sitting or walking your dog, and will always book her first.

Suzanne W.
Dog Walking • Jun 17, 2019
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Vanessa is the best! She is patient, reliable and so, so positive in her approach and communication. You can leave your pets in her care with no worry.

About Vanessa S.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My Approach: I only use POSITIVE handling and reinforcement techniques when working with dogs. This means I will never use choke chains, prong collars, unnecessary verbal/physical correction, or force of any kind with your dog other than in the interest of their immediate safety. Training: Do you need help training your dog? Is your dog an escape artist? I also offer one-on-one training visits with you and your dog to help you overcome frustrating issues. I specialize in humanely stopping leash pulling, jumping, begging, barking, puppy biting, and much more, all without use of force. I believe everyone is capable of training almost any dog almost any thing, as long as you understand how a dog learns. NOTE: Training visits are usually separate from regular walks and drop-ins due to the different care priorities for each type of visit.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Vanessa S. would like to know about your pet

Generally, I will only walk dogs that are fitted with a harness that doesn't constrict the neck, since this is the most humane type of restraint, especially if your dog is accustomed to pulling during walks. No choke chains, prong or electric collars, please. I would like to know about special needs and medications for your dog ahead of time. Please also let me know if your dog has a history of anxiety or aggression with people, other dogs, cars, or specific situations like being in a kennel.

A typical day

Whether you book a walk or drop-in visit with me, you can expect comprehensive service that includes your preferred combination of walking, running, playtime, belly rubs, water/food refills, and special requests. I'll respect your property and privacy at all times, as well as perform a quick health and safety check of your dog and the area they're staying in, and report any concerns immediately to you.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Vanessa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Vanessa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Availability: I'm available most days from late morning through mid afternoon. I require at least 48 hours' notice for new client requests in order to schedule time for an initial consultation. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family member!

About Vanessa S.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My Approach: I only use POSITIVE handling and reinforcement techniques when working with dogs. This means I will never use choke chains, prong collars, unnecessary verbal/physical correction, or force of any kind with your dog other than in the interest of their immediate safety. Training: Do you need help training your dog? Is your dog an escape artist? I also offer one-on-one training visits with you and your dog to help you overcome frustrating issues. I specialize in humanely stopping leash pulling, jumping, begging, barking, puppy biting, and much more, all without use of force. I believe everyone is capable of training almost any dog almost any thing, as long as you understand how a dog learns. NOTE: Training visits are usually separate from regular walks and drop-ins due to the different care priorities for each type of visit.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Vanessa S. would like to know about your pet

Generally, I will only walk dogs that are fitted with a harness that doesn't constrict the neck, since this is the most humane type of restraint, especially if your dog is accustomed to pulling during walks. No choke chains, prong or electric collars, please. I would like to know about special needs and medications for your dog ahead of time. Please also let me know if your dog has a history of anxiety or aggression with people, other dogs, cars, or specific situations like being in a kennel.

A typical day

Whether you book a walk or drop-in visit with me, you can expect comprehensive service that includes your preferred combination of walking, running, playtime, belly rubs, water/food refills, and special requests. I'll respect your property and privacy at all times, as well as perform a quick health and safety check of your dog and the area they're staying in, and report any concerns immediately to you.

Location

SEAGOVILLE, TX

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Pets

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Vanessa S.

Southeast Dallas, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews