Dog Walkers in Standish, ME

About: Since I was a teenager I have had friends, family, and neighbors entrust me with the care of their fur babies. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs,and even chickens. I currently own 3 rescue dogs, a cat, and my own small chicken flock. 2 of my 3 dogs are on the harder side of the rescue realm, so I understand some pets can take more patience then others. I work primarily from home, with an occasional office day mixed in. Most days I can be available on my lunch hour, as well as other times of day depending on what else is going on. I have some flexibility with my job. Your pet's safety is a number one priority. General safety within the home should be discussed ahead of time. And any special things to watch out for. I happen to have a dog who will eat absolutely anything left on the floor, so any special safety concerns should be discussed.

“Melissa has been phenomenal so far with my fiancé and I’s boys. She’s been very flexible and understanding of our strange schedules. I’m so happy we’ve found her.”

Sarah C.

“Christina came in a pinch, made communication easy, and gave me peace-of-mind that Georgie was in good hands. We got home to a very happy pup!”

Alice R.

“The dogs love her! She is very attentive and sends lots of pictures”

Nadine C.

“Kara always does an expectional job when it comes to taking care of Nala! She always goes above and beyond with the updates and pictures. Will definitely use again !”

Briana M.

“Was wonderful with my dog! :)”

Marybeth N.

About: I have a beautiful cat named Lila now and two guinea pigs. I have a lot of experience with pets and love animals. I have pet sat for friends and family. I have been around animals for as long as I can remember. I do enjoy taking photos, so I will send lots of pictures of your fury friend while you’re away. I’m available and can work pet care around my daily and weekly schedule. I’m in between jobs right now so I have a lot of flexibility. I will make sure to watch the animal as if it's my own. I know how important your pet is to you. I will follow any rules given to me regarding your pet. I will also make sure to clean up any messes the pet makes and leave the space as clean as I got there.

“Remy loves Nicolette! She has been a lifesaver when I am working long hours -- I come home to a happy boy. She is always prompt and sends great pics every walk!”

Sarah L.

“Faith is great! She was prompt and friendly, and managed our dog through a tricky situation on one of their walks. We really appreciate her help and experience, thank you!!”

Tara L.

About: With a lifelong passion for dogs, I have had the pleasure of caring for them from childhood through adulthood. I love showering pups with lots of love, snuggles, treats and walks! I currently work full time, but my schedule allows for drop ins after 330pm on the weekdays, and all day on most Saturdays and Sundays I'm more than willing to keep to your pups routine and ways. I can and will send cute pictures of your happy fur baby if wanted.

About: My dog is 17 years old and he only eats meat that we cook like hamburger and steak as well as he needs to go on walks more often. My dog is blind and deaf so he barks to communicate. He is about to turn 18 in 2 months. I am good with both puppies and older dogs For now I do not have a full time job so I am looking to fill my time and make money by walking and taking care of dogs I have worked for multiple family friends as dog sitters and walkers. I love all the types of dogs and always make sure that I give as much care to them as if they were my dog.

About: Honest, Experienced, Reliable pet sitting and care. We take great pride in forming a bond with each pet we take care of. This is something that we love doing and will love yours like our own. As an added bonus you should get a few great photos of your favorite creature! We have taken care of Dogs, Cats, Parrots, Turtles, Fish, Chickens, Ducks, Goats, Pigs, Horses, worms, snails, etc. If you have some fun and interesting animals we would love to come, meet you and them, and take care of them while you are out of town, or just at work! We welcome pets that love to snuggle in bed, elderly pets, as well as difficult and anxious pets. Sometimes our posted rates don’t meet your special needs pets, and appreciate your patience in the negotiation process. You will get the best available and individualized care of your pets in our home, or yours. Daily updates along with photos and videos of your pet, and have the peace of mind they are being loved and cared for just like you would at your own home. We welcome training opportunities, and can continue treat and/or clicker training and potty training as well. My husband worked at a local Donkey rescue and I have been rescuing Strays since 1985. We both just love and care for animals. The nitty gritty details: We only watch pets from 1 family at a time. This lessens the stress on them, and us, and allows us to give them the BEST care possible. This also costs a bit more. Our time is valuable, as we know yours does as well. While we are capable of hosting multiple pets, we choose to focus our time and care on your families pets 1 at a time. We do require a meet and greet, and sometimes a “trial run” for certain breeds, elderly pets, or pets we will be watching for over 2 days. In most circumstances this is NOT required, but we do want to meet those who are known to have separation anxiety, barking issues, food aggression or aggression in general, have high energy needs, special diets and medications and any pet that doesn’t do well with strangers. Day care pets during the week do need to be fairly well mannered, and not have barking and/or major anxiety issues. Drop off before 8:00am and Pick-Ups after 8:00pm will be charged an additional $10 per hour. Pets not picked up within 15 minutes of the scheduled pick up window will be charged an additional $20/hr. I currently work full time remote, so will have plenty of time to play and care for your pets! We have a regular schedule of play time, including walking or outdoor time every 2-4 hours for 15-30 minutes. We have a fully fenced backyard, and ALWAYS leash ALL pets when outside our yard. We have had several “runners”, corgis and cats that want to bolt for the first sign of freedom… or squirrels/birds etc. We take great caution to make sure your pet is safe at ALL times.

“Megg helped us out last minute and we really appreciate it!”

Taylor M.

About: As a fellow pet owner (1 black lab and 2 cats), I understand the need for our fur friends to be checked in on during the day when we can’t be around! Looking forward to dropping by soon! 🐾 My summers are spent primarily getting my school-aged kids around to different activities and I have the flexibility to help out with your pet-care needs! Let's chat; I'm happy to help out on a regular or short-term basis! Please let me know if there’s any prior knowledge of escapee tendencies and what precautions should be taken to make sure your pet(s) and I remains safe at all times! I have two kids who are very familiar with dogs and cats - please let me know if I should refrain from having my kids with me during a visit with your pet(s).

About: I have taken care of many family and friends' pets when they go out of town. I have always been a pet person and love to be around animals, no matter what, so I feel like this job is perfect for me. I have taken care of animals from 6 months old all the way to 12 years old, different pets have different needs and I make sure that each animal gets what they need plus more. I work a part-time job at a restaurant, so I have plenty of time to provide and take care of different pets to make sure they have what they need. I have a fenced-in yard at my home, but I make sure to walk him more than twice a day, feed, play and make sure to keep him company, so I will make sure your pets feel the same.

“Kristen is an amazing dog walker! She went above and beyond to make sure our dog was taken care of while on our week long honeymoon. She walked him, played with him, made sure he had food and water after the walk and when he had an accident, she was so kind to clean it. We can not recommend her enough.”

Monica V.

About: Both of my parents were dog breeders while I was growing up, so I have life-long experience with puppies and adult dogs. I train Tamaskan puppies on my mom’s farm. I work well with cockapoos, corgis, plott hounds, Dutch shepherds and retrievers, since they're breeds I'm used to. I'm positive, however, that any dog can be charmed, and have never run into one that I couldn't. I volunteered at shelters and groomers growing up. I did an animal behavior project in Highschool for an extensive period of time. I worked with a 2yr dog with mange and seperation anxiety for 8 months. In 2 months she was house trained, crate trained, whistle trained (for speed while walking:slow or speed up, heel) and knew basic commands. Uses safe vegetable and fruits for dogs as treats. I also have experience with cats, rats, birds, turtles and snakes. Any extra pets will be charged more for care if required of me. On vacation, so I have spare time to spend with some cute animals! I have a cat, but I take care of Tamaskans a few days a week. I love going out for walks with a dog. My first week staying with my sister was amazing because she has 3 dogs (1 foster) that are all super high energy.

“Thank You so much for helping me out with walking my boys on a short notice. I greatly appreciate you taking such great care of them!”

Christopher K.

About: Jordan Tripp here graduate of Saint Joseph's College of Maine class of 2015. I care for every dog as if it’s my own. Making sure the dog gets a good exercise and healthy diet to keep strong healthy and happy! Doing any and everything to ensure the dogs safety, while making sure owners are updated and informed of changes and plans you so spend the day with the dog. Ensure to have different activities both inside and outside to be prepared for different weather situations as they may change in the same day. I am a young athletic active mature and respectful dog lover. Currently work at the jetport working early mornings, allowing me the entire day to entrain and bring positive company to your four legged companion. I'm home majority of the day to interactive and keep the K9 entertained for most the day instead of being in the house alone like most dogs while their owners are out for work for the day. Working early early mornings gives me afternoons and early evenings to walk or bring your dog to exercise to keep them upbeat and attentive as well as a great listener. I care for every dog as if it’s my own. Making sure the dog gets a good exercise and healthy diet to keep strong healthy and happy! I have a big yard on a private road that isn’t driven on at all so the dog will have plenty of room to be free and not worrying about cars or people distracting the pup.

About: I have a human-reactive 3 year old dog so I am very aware of anxious/reactive behaviors. I have lived with at least dog one for the last 6 years so taking care of dogs (mine or someone else’s) is something I’m very comfortable doing and I enjoy it! If it's nice outside, I love taking them outside to play fetch or even just lay around in the grass. My goal is for your dog to be entertained while you're gone so they'll be happy, tired, and excited to see you when you get home. If you'd like anything specific done, I’m happy to make sure any requests are accommodated. I am fully vaccinated. I’m able to work from anywhere during the week so I can drop in during the day if your pet is needing some mid day exercise or just a potty break. I have experience with raising my own puppy so I have no problem keeping both eyes on them 100% of the time. If they like their space, I’m happy to give them that as well. I’ll make sure to keep them on the same routine they’re used to and follow any specific instructions you provide.