Whisper W.
Leeds, ME
Services
Whisper can care for
Availability
I'm currently working part time summer hours. I work in behavioral health care for kids and have plenty of time available to care for your pet!
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About Whisper W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dog is a rescue and we put in time training every day to help build her confidence and trust in the world. She's very nervous of other people and dogs, so unless it seems like a really great fit personality wise between our dogs, I will love providing your pup love, walks, and engagement in your home or out in the community! I prescribe to positive reinforcement training and protecting a dogs bubble. I would love to hear about your dog and that they need. You are their expert and I am here to provide you both support how ever you may need it. If your dogs is like mine and doesn't get along with other dogs, I know lots of places to walk and adventure where it's easy to avoide other pups and also have strategies use if we do come across them such as the Banana method, and training a "center" position, and skills and drills to do before a walk to ensure a dogs engagement and focus is on me before the walk.
Information Whisper W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know about your pet and their needs a head of time so that I can best meet those needs! I would love to know all about your pet and any accommodations they might need/benefit from.
A typical day
I love to bring dogs on hikes on various trails depending on their abilities and energy level. I also enjoy walks on more flat terrain for training/engagement walks, or for our more senior pups. I always want to make sure we do some engagement games, and that they have time and space to sniff and run and just get to be a dog in the best way. We can ay fetch, learn some new skills, explore new areas, and visit the community if appropriate.
Location
Leeds, ME
Pets
All dogs deserve to be understood
Pet care experience
My fourth birthday I asked for a dog, and continued to do so every birthday thereafter. Growing up my family was not in a position to have a pup, so I found every other way to engage with them. I walked family and friends dogs, pet sat, and read all the books about dogs and cats I could find in my little school library. As an adult I have been graced with the opportunity to rescue my own pup, and have since learned a whole slew of new skills and knowledge. I have experience caring for dogs with separation anxiety, reactivity, nervousness, and anxiety. (Let's just say my rescue experience really gave me a crash course in how trauma can effect dogs well after they are safe in a home). I have done hours of research (and application of that research) into how to effectively train and respond to behaviors. I personally prescribe to a positive reinforcement system and 'protecting their bubble' dual training method. I would love to meet you and your pup, and find out how I can best help to meet your dogs needs for a happy and healthy life!
Cat care experience
Whisper also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Whisper W. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Whisper was fantastic with not only my dog but my 2 cats as well. Took my dog for a walk, kept us updated with pictures, and you'd never know anyone was even here when we got back. 10/10 would absolutely book her again.
Whisper was great with my baby. She seems to speak dog very well.
At one time in her life, and possibly still, it was a goal of Whisper's to pet all the dogs on Earth, and once we calculated how long that might take. I have observed Whisper caring for her own dog on many occasions and find her to be a very attentive and loving dog mom. She invests a great deal of time into training her dog and understanding and providing for her dog's needs. Whisper is patient and kind and very knowledgeable and responsive to her dog's cues. In addition, Whisper is a responsible and dependable person who follows through on her commitments.
About Whisper W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dog is a rescue and we put in time training every day to help build her confidence and trust in the world. She's very nervous of other people and dogs, so unless it seems like a really great fit personality wise between our dogs, I will love providing your pup love, walks, and engagement in your home or out in the community! I prescribe to positive reinforcement training and protecting a dogs bubble. I would love to hear about your dog and that they need. You are their expert and I am here to provide you both support how ever you may need it. If your dogs is like mine and doesn't get along with other dogs, I know lots of places to walk and adventure where it's easy to avoide other pups and also have strategies use if we do come across them such as the Banana method, and training a "center" position, and skills and drills to do before a walk to ensure a dogs engagement and focus is on me before the walk.
Information Whisper W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know about your pet and their needs a head of time so that I can best meet those needs! I would love to know all about your pet and any accommodations they might need/benefit from.
A typical day
I love to bring dogs on hikes on various trails depending on their abilities and energy level. I also enjoy walks on more flat terrain for training/engagement walks, or for our more senior pups. I always want to make sure we do some engagement games, and that they have time and space to sniff and run and just get to be a dog in the best way. We can ay fetch, learn some new skills, explore new areas, and visit the community if appropriate.
Whisper W.
Leeds, ME