Whitney J.
Savannah, GA
Services
Whitney can host
Whitney can care for
Availability
I work from home, so my schedule is generally flexible, but I try to stay on a routine. Since I have my own dog, I typically walk her any time between 7AM and 10AM. And then I'll walk her in the evening anytime between 5:30PM and 8PM. My dog is pretty low maintenance, so I typically adjust our routine for your dog's care and comfort accordingly.
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About Whitney J.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a 3 bedroom apartment on the second floor of a multi-family property. When I'm home, I spend most of my day in my office where my desk is, and is naturally where your dog would spend most of their time as well. My apartment gets a lot of sunlight so if your dog likes to lay out and sun bathe, they'll have plenty of opportunities to do so. If I ever need to leave the apartment, I always separate the dogs. I leave Sasha in my bedroom and will allow your dog the rest of the apartment. I live near both Forsyth and Daffin park, but I typically walk the dogs around my neighborhood. I like to keep the dogs in my bedroom when it's time to go to bed, so I'll usually lay out a blanket or you dog's bed so we're all in the same room at night. I keep my door cracked in case anyone (usually my dog) feels like they want to sleep in the living room. I do have enough space in my home for a crate if you prefer to crate your dog at night.
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Information Whitney J. would like to know about your pet
Given that my dog is fourteen years old, it's important for me to keep dogs around her with a calm temperament. Dogs that like to play are 100% welcome as long as they don't need constant stimulation or interaction. Dogs that are a little independent are preferred. On a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest), how would you rate your dog's energy level? I need to leave the house occasionally to run errands or for work. How long can your dog be left alone, and do you typically crate your dog when you leave? Are there any quirks or triggers that I need to be aware of? Such as toys being taken away from them, kids randomly petting them without asking permission first, loud explosions from a movie, etc.
A typical day
A typical day looks like taking the dogs out for a morning walk around the neighborhood. I usually like to feed dogs after their walk. They hangout with me in my office during the day getting treats (if allowed). I can usually tell if a dog needs a little attention so if I sense that I'll give them some rubs or play with them for a bit. I then go for an evening walk again around 6-7pm and give them their dinner. For larger dogs I like to let them out for an afternoon potty and then one last time for a night time potty before bed around 10 or 11pm.
Location
Savannah, GA
Pets
Cuddler of Dogs, Lifter of Spirits
Pet care experience
I've had a love for dogs since I was a little girl. Apparently, I was the reason my parents got us a family dog when I was a child. He was a black Labrador named Lucky. I didn't get my own dog until 2013, Sasha, who's been by my side for 13 years now. In that time, I've successfully trained her, eliminated her separation anxiety, and have tended to her various needs over the years (grooming and dental care, general cuts and scrapes, inducing vomiting when necessary, comfort cuddles during storms, etc.). I also used to own a Blue Nose Pit Bull for about a year who was the sweetest dog ever. I ended up rehoming him when I relocated. Because of my passion for dogs and the love for my own dogs, various friends and family have trusted me to look after their dogs while they're away on vacation. I often look after an older French Bulldog that has elevated separation anxiety and a demanding feeding schedule. He requires medicine daily which he loves in his berries or little pieces of deli meat, and requires to be fed small portions of food multiple times a day to prevent his regurgitation. He also has to be watched while drinking water to prevent guzzling. He's a rescue so a lot of rescues drink as much water as they can out of fear that they won't have water again. I've also looked after my family member's Shiba when he was still about 1 year old. Full of energy and loves to play. His owners were still working on some obedient training at the time so when he was in my care I worked on reinforcing some general training with him which he was very receptive to. Over the years, I've cared for small breeds, aggressive breeds, older dogs, puppies, dogs with wounds, and dogs battling separation anxiety. While I'm not Ceasar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) I like to think I could at least be on his team of care-takers. LOL.
Reviews
Whitney was fantastic. She was very professional, kind, and caring. You can tell she really cares that the dogs have a good time and are safe.
Whitney was so wonderful with Zoey. She did a meet and greet with us before boarding dates to ensure our dogs got along, get to know Zoey’s personality, and give Zoey a chance to familiarise herself in a new space before we left. She was great with communication overall and sent us photos and messages while we were away. We will definitely book again!
Whitney is communicative, caring, reliable and will love your puppy while you’re away!!! From the start, Whitney won! She met our somewhat testy pit bull mix before she took the job to make sure the match would work, and then she dropped by before we left for vacay to have another visit. By that second visit, Whitney and our dog were besties! Our dog had some accidents in the house while we were gone (July 4th fireworks) and Whitney handled all that messy business too! Whitney’s great! I didn’t worry one minute about our dog or the house while we were away. Choose Whitney and you won’t either. ❤️👍🏾❤️
As usual, Smitty had a great time with Whitney! Thanks for the daily photos and videos. You take such good care of him and it shows.
About Whitney J.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a 3 bedroom apartment on the second floor of a multi-family property. When I'm home, I spend most of my day in my office where my desk is, and is naturally where your dog would spend most of their time as well. My apartment gets a lot of sunlight so if your dog likes to lay out and sun bathe, they'll have plenty of opportunities to do so. If I ever need to leave the apartment, I always separate the dogs. I leave Sasha in my bedroom and will allow your dog the rest of the apartment. I live near both Forsyth and Daffin park, but I typically walk the dogs around my neighborhood. I like to keep the dogs in my bedroom when it's time to go to bed, so I'll usually lay out a blanket or you dog's bed so we're all in the same room at night. I keep my door cracked in case anyone (usually my dog) feels like they want to sleep in the living room. I do have enough space in my home for a crate if you prefer to crate your dog at night.
Home
Information Whitney J. would like to know about your pet
Given that my dog is fourteen years old, it's important for me to keep dogs around her with a calm temperament. Dogs that like to play are 100% welcome as long as they don't need constant stimulation or interaction. Dogs that are a little independent are preferred. On a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest), how would you rate your dog's energy level? I need to leave the house occasionally to run errands or for work. How long can your dog be left alone, and do you typically crate your dog when you leave? Are there any quirks or triggers that I need to be aware of? Such as toys being taken away from them, kids randomly petting them without asking permission first, loud explosions from a movie, etc.
A typical day
A typical day looks like taking the dogs out for a morning walk around the neighborhood. I usually like to feed dogs after their walk. They hangout with me in my office during the day getting treats (if allowed). I can usually tell if a dog needs a little attention so if I sense that I'll give them some rubs or play with them for a bit. I then go for an evening walk again around 6-7pm and give them their dinner. For larger dogs I like to let them out for an afternoon potty and then one last time for a night time potty before bed around 10 or 11pm.
Whitney J.
Savannah, GA