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Samantha D.
Elmhurst, NY
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I am also a dog owner, I can provide dog walking, dog sitting and dog training. I am available anytime.
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Alexis F.
Astoria, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have had my labrador for 6 years and have trained her to be my ESA who travels with me often. I love all dogs and animals. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding my background.
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
Rebecca G.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a friendly animal lover with 2 years of professional dog walking and training experience, and over 9 years experience with pet sitting and care.
I grew up with a dog and two cats, and since then my love of animals has only grown. I worked for a family dog walking business in Boston, where we leash trained puppies and older...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Rebecca worked for my dog walking company in Boston for about 2 years with some breaks to follow her career to other cities and continents. It's a testament to her dedication to dog care that she returned to us each time and proof of her professional skills and...
Elle M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up always surrounded by animals on our family 2400 acre corn farm. I have experience with dogs, cats, cows, horses, chickens, and goats to name a few.
I have a special place in my heart for dogs, and I would say my ability to care for them is great (I can honestly care for all of the animals previously listed as well). I...
Taryn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
5.0
"Taryn is great. Personable, reliable, and wonderful with our cat, who is normally quite out of sorts when we get back, but with Taryn, he acted like we never left. She's awesome."
Michelle L.
5.0
(4)
Is anyone looking for a pet sitter/walker? I am a pet mom of 11 (you read that right) 11 fur, scales, and slime babies. I have two cats, a dog, six guinea pigs, a snake, and an axolotl! I am a veterinary assistant, soon to be tech, and a former zoo keeper. I've worked in animal shelters and clinics and used to have my own dog...
Gladys can also help with: Daily feeding, grooming, dog training, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Professional, timely. Attention to detail and great communication. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Steph and I am a recent graduate from Muhlenberg College. I adore all animals! I have an 11-year-old Cockapoo and a 1-year-old Holland Lop bunny of my own as well. I have pet sit countless times, including one full summer job where I worked as a puppy sitter, staying with an few month old Labradoodle and assisting...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Stephanie was fantastic. Great communication and super friendly. She kept our dogs happy and well cared for while we toured the city for a couple long days on our vacation. "
Melonee D.
5.0
(1)
Greeting! I've always had a love for dogs since I was child and I grew up with a few pets as well. From a hamster, turtles to cats and dogs. I have a small trained dog now so I know what it takes to care for a pet. I worked part time at a doggy daycare and looking for more job opportunities revolving animals. I hope I can be of...
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I can tell she really likes what she does and enjoys pets."
Care member
5.0
(5)
I was born into a home with dogs and have had all kinds of breeds and pets since. Dog care, nutrition, and basic obedience training are my passions. I'm here to provide the essential needs to your loved pet while your busy schedule prohibits you from doing so. As we all know, it takes a village.
I live in a 4fl home with a well...
Kenneth can also help with: Boarding
5.0
"I don’t even know where to start…. Kenneth has been such a blessing! His overall knowledge of dogs in addition to his genuine care for them is such a breath of fresh air. My baby Sunny loves spending time with Kenneth. In addition to boarding Kenneth provides...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I've worked at the Brooklyn zoo and aquarium in Brooklyn as a teen. Then worked my way to volunteering at my local animal shelter. I've always had a love for animals. Now I foster dogs and cats till they find their forever homes. Even family and friends ask me to watch their pets on occasion. I've done dog walking and boarding...
Tamara can also help with: Daily feeding, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Very attentive and mindful of everything around her. Kept me updated with anything going on and made sure to ask questions if she had any."
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Melanie A.
Brooklyn, NY
$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Melanie & I am an EMT from NYC. I'm new to the Spring area, I have experience walking & sitting big dogs. I worked as a set medic for Fox's Best In Show Dog show and would also sit dogs waiting to be brought to exhibitioner. I have experience sitting different cats as well. I'm very mindful of not disrupting...
Melanie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Darnell N.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Let Me Walk And Take Care Of Your Fur Babies When You Can't
5.0
(2)
I have 1 year experience as a dog walker, but have had dogs and cats my whole life. I'm the person you see at a party playing w the animal of the house. If I'm not busy walking a pet I volunteer cooking and delivering meals for a non profit called Cooking for Long Island Veterans. I spent 15 years as a Flight Attendant and...
Darnell can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Darnell is a very dependable and caring lover of animals. We have had dogs and cats our whole lives and she treats them as family. She is very reliable and always goes the extra mile for family and friends. She helps me take care of feral cats that we shelter and...
Thomas N.
5.0
(2)
I have lots of experience with dogs, large breeds and small, and cats. I've been around them since I was a child. I currently own 4 and 1 dog. and I just lost my dog due to cancer. I can also train dogs for basic commands. I'm willing to take them for long or short walks. I can bath , cut nails and clean ears. Give medication...
Gwenaelle can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for animals. I currently volunteer and foster in my spare time. My typical week involves bringing dogs from shelters on hikes, transporting to the vet, socializing, feeding, training, etc. I love the outdoors! I also babysit. Sometimes I am lucky enough to care for both children and animals.
Adrianna can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Very friendly, responsible, great with my dogs and trust worthy. I had absolutely no issues with Adrianna. She was on time and reliable, has great manners and care with my dogs. She is good people and a quality care provider."
Jesse P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals. I have a dog of my own, rescued from a shelter and trained to be obedient, good with visitors and on walks. I have worked with less common animals (Chinchillas, birds, rats/mice, snakes, lizards) as well as dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. I enjoy seeing animals happy, and believe that I can help your pet stay...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
"Hannah did so well with my cat Nora!! Hannah sent some videos while she was with Nora and I could tell Nora loved playing with Hannah! Hannah is extremely dependable, caring, and so easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Hannah for pet care!"
Amanda K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always owned and loved animals throughout my whole life, and continue to share my love for them through working with them. I have experience that includes owning and training horses, dogs, cats, birds, and many other animals on the list! I do not discriminate :) I have volunteered with abused animals and shelters...
Mikaela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Our fur baby absolutely loved Mikaela who has walked our dog for several regular weeks/months! Lovely personality and great energy. We all looked forward to her enthusiasm. "
Pamela O.
I have 16 years of experience caring for Dogs and Cats, including dogs with special needs. My own dog was disabled towards the end of his life and required various medications.
I trained my dog to walk my side, to sit, to stay, lay down, and give paw. I am in the process of training my kitten :).
My rates are negotiable,...
Karelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am an experienced, successful pet owner of large breed dogs (Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Rottweiler/German Shepherd &, currently, a Catahoula Leopard Dog), as well as domestic cats, including the Maine Coon, birds (parakeets, cockatiels, lovebirds), hamsters, turtles, fish and more. Moreover, I have successful, professional...
Jason can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
I have helped raise 7 dogs in my life and fosters several others and am definitely a dog lover, I am very comfortable around all dogs and can help with basic grooming and training.
Victoria can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, grooming
Growing up, I cared for our many pets including birds, fish, lizards, hermit crabs, dogs, and cats. For 10 years I also volunteered at a local stables for public horseback riding and therapeutic horseback riding for people and children with disabilities. While in college, I trained dogs for a small business in town where I also...
Rosa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Rae D.
New York, NY
$17-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced dog sitter. Formerly participated in working dog training (German shepherds). Currently have 2 GSPs and enjoy highly active dogs.
Rae can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog trainer reviews from local pet parents in Elmhurst, NY
Rebecca G.
5.0
Rebecca was everything I could've hoped for when she watched my dog Olly. She was attentive, detail-oriented, and in consistent communication with me while dog sitting. Each day Rebecca would send me pictures and updates of what they had done or how Olly was doing. Her questions show how engaged she...
- Harry S.
Taryn J.
5.0
Taryn is great. Personable, reliable, and wonderful with our cat, who is normally quite out of sorts when we get back, but with Taryn, he acted like we never left. She's awesome.
- Michelle L.
Gladys D.
5.0
Professional, timely. Attention to detail and great communication.
- Care member
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie was fantastic. Great communication and super friendly. She kept our dogs happy and well cared for while we toured the city for a couple long days on our vacation.
- Melonee D.
Sydney W.
5.0
I can tell she really likes what she does and enjoys pets.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog training near you in Elmhurst, NY
How much does dog training cost near me in Elmhurst, NY?
On average, dog training near you in Elmhurst, NY costs $18.00 per hour. That being said, training your dog can range from group classes to individual sessions with a professional and the average cost will depend on various factors, such as where you live, the type of training you receive, home training or board and train, the intensity level and the method used.
Why would I pay for dog training near me in Elmhurst, NY?
Hiring a dog trainer near you in Elmhurst, NY is an excellent opportunity to invest in the health and happiness of your furry best friend. A professional animal behavior specialist will be able to customize a training program tailored to you and your pup's lifestyle, from crate training to advanced commands. They have the knowledge needed to train your pup out of any behavioral issues, and to teach them new skills that will help them for years to come.
How often should I take my dog to a dog trainer near me in Elmhurst, NY?
The rate at which you should visit a professional dog trainer near you in Elmhurst, NY depends on the individual needs of your pet and how quickly they progress through their training program. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you visit your trainer at least once every few months or so in order to continue reinforcing their progress. However if you feel your pet is struggling then more frequent visits may be necessary until their skills improve. Some trainers may offer board and train services, which would also impact the amount of time you'd invest in training.
How can I find the best dog trainers near me in Elmhurst, NY?
To find good dog trainers or dog obedience classes near you in Elmhurst, NY, you can start your search on Care.com. Not only can you sort dog trainer profiles by location and price, but you can read reviews from their current and former customers. That way, you can gain some valuable insight from other pet parents who worked with them.
What type of results can I expect from engaging a professional trainer near me in Elmhurst, NY?
Engaging a professional dog trainer near you in Elmhurst, NY can bring about many benefits including increased obedience and improved socialization skills which will make everyday interactions easier between you and your pup. Training classes should give you an opportunity for both you and your pet to learn new skills together which will allow them develop better problem solving abilities as well as strengthen the bond between the two of you over time which in turn will create an even deeper level of trust between one another.