Pawsitively Great Farm Family Pet Care - In- Home Boarding & Daycare - Mendon, Mi @ Mendon

Hi there, my name is Alexia! I am a full time pet sitter on our farm. I love spending my days keeping pup guests well cared for and thoroughly entertained! I am most knowledgeable and accustom to caring for working, herding, hound and sporting breeds. These breed groups tend to thrive on our farm during stays with the many acres to safely explore together as well as access to a big farm shop for exercise and other activities when the weather does not want to cooperate. My favorite thing about being with pets is learning more about each individual, unique personality. Each dog is different in its own way and I love learning about their different preferences.
I own a two farm dogs. A silver Labrador Retriever and an Australian Shepherd. Both I have owned since they were 9 weeks old. I grew up caring for several high energy dogs of my family’s own, raising them from young puppies to adults just as I did with my two sweet girls. I am knowledgeable
in puppy care and training from personal experience and research. I understand that puppies need a lot of consistency, redirection and positive reinforcement. I would be more than helping to further help with any training you are working on with your own pup(s). This includes potty training.
Additionally both my girls are e-collar trained in a safe and knowledgeable manner. They have excellent recall even without their collars on as I have poured countless hours into their training. I think my relationship with my pups is also a big factor in the success of their training. I did it all myself. Another aspect of my pups care is daily exercise. I take my girls out for daily walks and games of fetch. One of their other favorite activities is playing with new pup pals. I am experienced in the close supervision and monitoring of dog behavior during multiple occasions including meetings and playtime.
As a pet parent myself to an Australian Shepherd and to a Labrador Retriever, I understand what it is like to need to entrust someone else with your pup’s care while needing to be away. I am 100% dedicated to providing a comfortable and safe environment for your fur-baby(s) to stay while you're away! I would love to make my home your pup’s home away from home! My goal is to give your pup a fun, loving and comfortable experience in a home like setting. With years of experience and a love for all types of dogs, my husband and I provide high-level care and attention to each and every pup that comes to stay with us! Whether your dog is old or young, big or small, an energetic ball of energy or a cuddly companion, we welcome them with lots of love and care!

On our farm, here's what you can expect when you choose our home for your dog's stay:

* A cozy and clean home environment.
*  A dedicated and experienced family of animal lovers.
* Your pet to be treated like a member of our family and showered with loads of love and attention throughout their stay.
* Myself to be home at least 98% of the time.
* Regular updates with photos and videos of your pup's stay.
* Plenty of daily playtime and exercise tailored to your pets needs, whether outside or in our safely enclosed farm shop.
* Personalized care based on your dog's unique needs with every effort to keep your pet on their regular home schedule.

I completely understand that leaving your pet behind can be tough, which is why I strive to provide a welcoming and inviting atmosphere that feels just like home!

I most enjoy getting to learn the each and every unique personalities with each special need as well as provide the kind of high-quality, personalized care for others the way I would want my own pups to be cared for. It brings me joy to provide comfort to pet owners that their dog is in good hands while also getting to spend my day loving on and caring for their best four-legged pal.

Skills and qualifications

Experience in training

Behavioral modifications

Able to recognise subtle signs of a problem

Skill to administer medications

Basic understanding of how to manage and care for pet

Other skills

I have plenty of experience with dedicated animal caregiving from growing up on a farm as well as working on various other farms, pet sitting for various other families over the years and volunteering at several animal rescues. I grew up caring for several high energy dogs of our own, raising them from young puppies to adults. I am also knowledgeable in puppy care and training from personal experience and research. Including potty training.