Dog Walking in Winona

“Jillissa was great. She followed my directions exactly, and I came home to a happy dog and parakeet. I would easily choose her again.”

About: I grew up on a farm and hold knowledge of everything from a horse to a quail and I have never not owned a dog or cat. The most amount of animals I have personally owned at once is 104! 98 ducks, 4 geese, 1 cat, and 1 dog! I have also done private grooming for a woman who used to breed and show golden retrievers. My specialty is large breed dogs as throughout my life i have owned and worked with wolf-dogs, german shepherd, dutch shepherds, and hunting hounds. I am currently a college student at Winona State University, so I usually have classes during the day but there are breaks in my schedule! Which allows time for drop-in visits or stopping by your animals if I am house sitting! I also work at a horse farm some weekends and have a part time job at a restaurant so I am normally a busy gal but I absolutely love breaks from my sometimes hectic schedule to unwind and spend time with pets and destress which is a comfort most college students don't have when they're away from home! Quality time and relationships with pets is what is most important to me. Along with that goes long walks or play dates to get the energy out of high drive dogs, or just sitting on the couch with a cuddly cat or senior dog.

“Abbey was great. She showed up everyday on time. My Mom said the walks were nice and long and she built a great rapport with them. I received daily communication and pictures which out my mind at ease. I will use her again.”

“Ciara did drop in visits for me when I first got my new puppy. She was great with her and the puppy had so many fewer accidents than she would have if I’d only come home on lunch! She also did a great job with the puppy on positive crate association. Now the puppy knows kennel means she goes in the crate and she has no complaints.”

“Cindy is FANTASTIC!!! She is going out of her way in walking with Hank. He is a challenge still, we greatly appreciate everything Cindy is doing,”

“Really great communicating with Lynne! She is prompt to respond. Our dogs seemed to feel very comfortable with her and she was willing to work with their special needs.”

About: Willing to commute 🐾 Ｔｈａｎｋ Ｙｏｕ For my wonderful variety of new and regular clients who make it possible to work with Pets full time! Insured ✔️ First Aid✔️ Trustworthy✔️ Having grown up on a hobby farm, begging for more pets to take care of in a family of 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕕𝕠𝕘 𝕓𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕤 and 𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕝 𝕗𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕤, I have been exposed from early childhood to the ins and outs of animal care through all stages of a pet’s life. 🐎🐶🐱🦜🦚 I have experience with basic training of my family’s and my own many unique dogs from a variety of different Mastiff and Bulldogs breeds, along with many others, also raising and teaching young horses. I always love to learn something new with your pets! I especially have a soft spot for baby animals and elderly pets as well, as I have experience with extensive care of newborn puppies, kittens, and other animals, including bottle feeding and other surrogate mom duties! And I can help administer your pet’s medicines, unique diets, and other needs. Spending time helping at a kennel free pet care facility has completely opened my eyes to the comradery and collective growth of the community surrounding animal care, and I am grateful to be involved! I also have gained experience managing situations, working with reactive pets, and assisting socializing our Covid babies. My own pets have included a diverse menagerie of XL to pocket sized pets! At home, I enjoy caring for • Cats & Dogs • Aquarium/terrarium animals • Parrots & other birds • Exotics, farm animals and horses • Houseplants & gardens Cleaning in the home, Pet Bathing, Dog Yard Cleaning, and Gardening are available for a separate fee upon request during stays. Currently learning more about care for bunnies and obedience work with dogs as well. Look me up on the PSA directory for more info! I am very flexible, sometimes running errands between tasks when appropriate. My schedule is filled with primarily overnight and extended stays, then walks and drop ins when the timing is compatible. I am also able to accommodate pets in need of full time supervision as long as this is discussed ahead of time. Please note for overnight and extended stays, that Wednesday night and Sunday morning I have an appointment to attend to for a couple of hours. I spend time also volunteering and occasionally overseeing a doggy daycare. When Petsitting, I do like to get out of the house at least once a day if possible, to avoid isolating. Please reach out with any pet care needs including extended stays, and we can discuss availability. Please Note: Initial requests are estimated based on hours and number of pets. Requests including any holiday will be estimated using holiday rates. Prices will not be finalized until after a Meet & Greet (virtual or in person). Safe Walking: During walks I usually stick to sidewalks and crosswalks to minimize unnecessary risk for your fur baby. I have high situational awareness as I have also had experience working with reactive dogs on a case by case basis. I always err on the side of caution and can recognize my own limits! In our MN extreme heat or cold, I usually opt to play with your pet indoors instead, or take them out at the safest time of day temperature wise. Safety at Home: Please move toxic plants and valuable items completely out of reach of your pets if there is a possibility of them being chewed. For pets who have accidents, I do my best to clean up messes with the products provided in the home as the owners usually would. I have had experience with caring for dogs with aggression toward each other in the same home, and can adapt to many situations as long as safety is secured in the environment prior to my arrival and I am aware of the pets needs and agree with the measures enacted on a case by case basis. In the client’s home, I prefer to follow the pet owner’s usual schedule of care for each pet as closely as possible including feeding and grooming, playtime and walks. While supplying pet supplies are the responsibility of the owner, I can provide those requested during stays or as a special treat (with permission). Privacy: Recording/surveillance of pet sitters in private areas is illegal. I don’t mind security devices, but I do want to be aware of them. Thank you! *My own pets do not accompany me to stays or walks with clients unless requested by a client for socialization.

“Madi is someone I will always trust with my pets. She has pet sat for my cat and dog many times and they just adore her. Madi is the type to go above and beyond for the animals she cares for. I could not recommend her enough!!”

“Erica is great! She always gives Lily the best care and sends me updates and pictures.”

“Sarah is the sweetest most down to earth human being you could ever meet. She lights up any room she walks into and has a heart made of gold. She has always had a love for animals and is incredible at taking care of them. She has babysat for not only my two golden doodles but also my pet guinea pig. She has always taken great care of them and gone above and beyond what is asked of her. Your pets will be in great hands with Sarah, she will give them proper care and extra love.”

“Rebekah is fantastic. We booked her for another house sitting in December, and she took good care of our dog and parakeet. My husband and I commented many times during our trip how happy we were that she was taking care of our pets. We were able to fully enjoy our trip because we knew Mikka and Chatta were happy and safe. The next time we go on an overnight trip, we're going to reach out to Rebekah first 🙂”

About: Growing up, I have always had dogs. My parents made me help take care of them from a young age. More recently, I have taken care of dogs for two different families, one of which having a senior dog who needed special care. I am currently a student here at Winona State, and I am a member of the women’s golf team as well. Even though it may seem like I have a busy schedule, I do have a lot of downtime during the day and at night. Of course, there are times where I won’t be available, but for the most part, I am very flexible. I won’t be offering overnight care right now since I am in a dorm. I do have overnight care for the families I have dog sat for, though.

“Michelle did a great job of walking Lily, letting me know how it went, sending pictures, mapping where she walked and how long it was. I could tell she was caring towards her as well. I will definitely call her again!”

“Alicia was able to help me out on short notice and was very enthused to walk my dog! ? I will recommend her to others and will book her again in the future!”

About: I will be out of the Winona MN area starting middle of May until Aug 1st. I apologize ahead of time. ~ I have had my dog Colby for 12 years and my cat Murray for 5. I have been taking care of all ages of dogs starting at 3 days old to seniors including staying over night with them and filling all their needs for the last 13 years. I am a college student at the university who finishes classes early in the afternoon so I have lots of time in the afternoon or before classes to take care of your fur babies. I can do anything that your pet requires, if that means walking them, staying with them, or just checking in. There are lots of places around Winona that I like to walk to and I could bring them with me.

“Ana responded right away when I put in my request (dog walking); this was VERY helpful as I made my plans for the day. She came over that same evening to meet/ greet my dog Lady. She took Lady for a very long walk the next day, took some photos of her, etc. I'll definitely be contacting Ana again!”

“Nicole is AMAZING!!! Theo just loves her! She is punctual, and communication is on point! Highly recommend her!”

“Cate is incredibly kind, caring, responsible and has great energy, which is crucial for building a relationship with any dog. Our dog gets excited any time she comes over : )”

“Mackenzie did an amazing job looking after my dog Merlin. He absolutely loves her! Super sweet and reliable. 10/10 would trust her with my dog any day of the week! I'll definitely be asking her to look after him next time I go out of town.”

“Alex is a pet lover to the core of their being. Alex understands animal needs and enjoys playing and caring for animals. Alex has provided care for all of my animals when I needed help. My animals get excited when Alex is there to be with them.”