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Tara

Compassionate care for your furry family!

Burlington

Pawshake sitter since October 2023
10-20 years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
Last active10 days ago
Usually respondswithin about 3 hours
Last contacted10 days ago
Last booked-

About Tara

Hi, my name is Tara! I am a woman of 39yrs old. I am a cleaner, a nanny who also does pet care. I have two dogs and one cat myself. I have over 10 years of experience providing compassionate, professional, and reliable pet care services. I understand that pets are family, and I am committed to ensuring their happiness, health, and well-being while you’re away.

With a deep passion for animals all my life. I have a strong reputation


 built on trust and dedication, I go above and beyond to create a stress-free, loving environment for your pets. I haven't met a dog that didn't love me! Dogs are truly man's (Woman's) best friend! Dogs should always be treated as such!  I also have a trail and park right where I live. Let me be your pet’s second family—because they deserve the best care possible!

Services I offer:

●  Give prescribed medications, vitamins, or supplements 
● Basic training 
● Grooming assistance,  such as brushing fur or wiping paws, if requested 
● Walks
● Dog parks
● Playtime 
● Car rides
● Water plants, collect mail or packages
● All day visits at your house or mine 
● Spend quality time with the dog to reduce anxiety, especially if the owner is away for an extended period of time 

Walks/Exercise

● Walk dogs individually in groups, ensuring they get proper exercise 
● Adjust the walk's length and intensity based on the dog's breed, age and health conditions
● Usually 30 mins or 60 mins intervals 
● Dog parks 60 mins

Playtime:

● I have bins of different toys. There is bound to be something to make your dog  happy 
● I will make sure to tucker your dog out
● I engage in activities like playing fetch, tug-of-war,  and other mentally stimulating games 

Dog parks:

● I will take the dog(s) either near you or me
●I know many different parks and trails

Ensuring Safety and Control:

● Dogs stay on leashes unless at the dog park
● I use leashes, harnesses and other walking equipment as needed 
● I will never leave your dog alone
● I will always bevattentive to your dogs needs
● I am trained on multiple different leashes and collars 
● I will keep dogs under control, especially in busy or high-traffic areas 
Avoid dangerous encounters with aggressive dogs or wildlife 
● Be aware of weather conditions that could affect the dog's well-being 

Experience:

● Handling multiple dogs at once (Up to 4 at a time)
● Medical experience 
● First Aid and CPR trained 
● I have been in dog fights (I know how to break it up
● I have worked with many rescue dogs 


 Basic training and Behavioral Management:

● Reinforce basic commands like "sit", "stay", "heel", "come"
●  I can train "no", "roll over "
● Manage behavioral issues such as pulling on the leash or excessive barking 

Clean Up After Dogs:

● Pick up and properly dispose of dog waste 
● Wipe dog's paws or clean them up after a muddy or rainy walk
●  Clean up any messes, including accidents inside the home 

Providing Updates to Owners:

● Send messages,  photos or videos to the owners
● Updates about your dogs walk
● Report any unusual behavior, injuries, or health concerns 

Qualities:

● Patience and Love for Animals
● Knowledge of dogs different temperaments
●  Understanding signals like stress,  aggression, or excitement is essential 
● Reliability
●  Physical Stamina- Walking multiple dogs daily requires endurance

Where the dog(s) will stay:

● In my home or yours
● I have a huge 3 bedroom apartment with tons of room


Tara offers ...

At Tara's home

Dog Boarding

Overnight stay at the sitter's homefrom $65 /night, $20 /additional pet

Doggy Day Care

Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's homefrom $35 /day, $15 /additional pet

At your home

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $20 /walk, $10 /additional pet

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $25 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $50 /day

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $85 /night

Additionally...

Pick-up & drop-off

Tara can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds

Cancellation Policy

Flexible Cancellation Policy
You will get a full refund if you cancel before 12:00pm one day before the booking.

Availability

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About Tara's home

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The residence

Apartment
Large outdoor area

More about Tara

I speak ...

English

I have experience ...

10-20 years of experience
... with rescue pets
... with behavioural problems
... with first aid and CPR for pets
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer injected medications
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision
I can offer emergency transport

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