Vickie D.
Lynnwood, WA
ALL DOGS lover will come to you !
Pet care experience
DAYTIME WALKING CLIENTS: I am fully booked M-F from 10a-2:30 with walks. OVERNIGHT CLIENTS: I do not work outside of dog care - for overnight sits, I will be gone for a few hours (between 4-6, typically 9:30a - 2:30p) during the day for other daytime dog walks/potty breaks. I offer any of the following services in the N. King Co & Snohomish Co. within a 5 mi radius of my home in North Lynnwood (about a mile from Ash Way P&R): - Overnight dog sitting / care in your home - Dog walking - Dog sitting during the day in your home (potty breaks, feeding, sitting, etc.) - Transport (to/from daycare, vet, groomer, etc) - Cat sitting; feeding, litter scoop, playtime I grew up with dogs and since 2001 have always had 1-3 dogs. We currently have 2 large dogs. I'm inspired to care for dogs in their own home because this is what I want for my own dogs. We are empty nester's & my husband works from home, so our dogs are not left alone when I'm caring for other people's pets. I have volunteered at a local animal sanctuary & loved it. I am an advocate for awareness & change in BSL / Dog Fighting and have gone to Olympia for support of bills for dog abuse & spay/neuter assistance. I was in the corporate world for 20+ years & bring my experience & sensibility from years of working, life, raising a step-son & taking care of our dogs. NOTE: overnight rate includes a 24hr period with a grace period of 1-2 hrs. For time beyond the grace period, additional fee can be discussed. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to know & care for your pets !! Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover all my life and have loved on family & friend's dogs since I was a child. My husband and I adopted our first dog (Paris) in 2001 on a camping trip. A family was giving away 5 puppies at Slim's Market in Naches. From that point, our lives have not been the same - in a good way. A few years later, we adopted a choc lab (Sadie) from my mom who could no longer care for her. Paris & Sadie loved each other. We had 4 love filled years with Sadie before she passed from mast cell cancer in 2007. Paris passed at 12 y/o in May 2013. Aside from losing my dad, I've not felt such losses in my life. We now have Lily (choc lab) & Otis (Catahoula mix) who we rescued from Pasado's when I was volunteering there. Happy to say we're continuing with the dog love in this house. Dogs are my heart love. I can't go anywhere without gravitating to dogs. Otis is a bit possessive of me and his home. Although we are working to socialize him more, we do not board dogs in our home. I am diligent about being proactive to ensure safety and happiness with our dogs as well as others.
Reviews
Vickie is phenomenal, a wonderful sitter I trust with my fur children any day!
Vickie is the best!
Vickie is an awesome dog walker. She really cares for my dogs. I highly recommend her!
Vickie is amazing. Highly recommmend. Dogs were happy and in very good hands. Received great pictures and videos of the dogs. House was cleaner when we came home than when we left.
About Vickie D.
Communication
Skills
Information Vickie D. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know age, medical issues, routines, commands, what communication style does your dog use for his/her needs (potty, attention, etc.), if there are any concerning behaviors I'd need to be aware of and how they are handled. If a dog has special behaviors to deal with, I am open - just need to share information, set expectations, etc. I have no breed preference. I love all dogs - young to old, big to small, special needs to independent, high energy to mellow, trained to need training.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog Whatever is needed/requested. When I provide overnight care in your home, I can be in your home as if I was in my own home. Extra house-sitting services Yes - no extra charge for basics; watering plants, mail pickup, feeding fish, etc.
Services
Vickie can watch in your home
About Vickie D.
Communication
Skills
Information Vickie D. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know age, medical issues, routines, commands, what communication style does your dog use for his/her needs (potty, attention, etc.), if there are any concerning behaviors I'd need to be aware of and how they are handled. If a dog has special behaviors to deal with, I am open - just need to share information, set expectations, etc. I have no breed preference. I love all dogs - young to old, big to small, special needs to independent, high energy to mellow, trained to need training.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog Whatever is needed/requested. When I provide overnight care in your home, I can be in your home as if I was in my own home. Extra house-sitting services Yes - no extra charge for basics; watering plants, mail pickup, feeding fish, etc.
Location
Lynnwood, WA
Pets
Vickie D.
Lynnwood, WA