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Pet Care
Referral List
Here are some pet service providers. In keeping with Fuzzy
Buddy’s
commitment to modern
force-free dog handling, this list
only includes providers who are fluent with
positive-reinforcement based
methods to control behavior. These service providers will
not use out-dated
training tools such as electronic shock collars, prong
collars, choke chains,
or squirt bottles on your dogs. They will also not engage
in potential harmful
training “strategies” such as alpha rolls and scruff
shakes.
Any time you choose a pet service provider for your furry
family member,
make sure that you feel comfortable with the person and care
situation.
Most care providers will require an interview before taking
on a new client.
Take note of your impressions of the person, and the
connection that person
makes with your dog. No care provider is necessarily the
right choice for
every single dog, so even someone that is highly recommended
by a friend
may not feel like the right fit for you and your dog. Don’t
be afraid to interview
multiple people. When you have found the right person, both
you and your
dog will benefit. You will not have any worries about
leaving your dog in
another’s care, and your dog will be receiving the best care
that you could find!
All of these businesses are licensed and insured. Please
direct feedback
about anyone on this list
dana@fuzzybuddys.com
Dog Works Ranch LLC
Owner:
Christine M Diamond, CPDT-KA
Email:
boarding@dogworksranch.com
Phone:
425-643-2516
Services provided
: Boarding, Playgroups, Board & Train
Service area:
Boarding & Training - Eastside & Seattle
Playgroups- Bellevue, Mercer Island, Redmond,
Kirkland, Woodinville
Special Training:
Christine M Diamond, CPDT-KA; various annual workshops,
including Dogs of
Course seminars, Kathy Sdao seminars, APDT
conferences etc.
Number of Staff:
6
Special Training for staff:
All of the staff is certified in Pet First Aid, and are
sent
to one or two CPDT-KA continuing education classes each
year.
Jenny - Phd candidate in Animal Behavior.
Amanda- taking her CPDT-KA in September and
various CPDT-KA
approved seminars annually.
Ashley - currently studying Canine Behavior at Central WA
University.
“We have a
very knowledgeable and professional staff that will insure
that your
dog has an enjoyable stress free environment and
you will have peace of mind.
Everyone must work from ground
up. ie...for our group play sessions,
employees start with
one dog, then two until they are able to read and predict
the dogs. We take a very limited number of dogs and keep
our ratio of dogs
to people at 10:1 We have a pick-up/
drop-off service for our Eastside
customers aboard our
custom bus. Please contact us for an evaluation.”
Doodlebug Dogs!
Owner:
Emma Short-Lee
Email:
doodlebugdogs@gmail.com
Phone: (206) 973-WALK (9255)
Services provided : Off-leash adventures,
Neighborhood walks, Overnight care
Service area: Magnolia to Sandpoint, South Lake Union
to 105th St North
"Doodlebug Dogs! is dedicated to the happiness and
well-being of your dog’s
body, mind and spirit. We offer
in-neighborhood walks, dog park adventures at
Magnuson’s
off-leash area and overnight care in your dog’s home
environment.
I bring to the table a lifetime spent working,
playing, breathing and eating with
four-legged tail waggers."
Little Furry Things
Owner:
Jill Seward
Email:
jill@little-furry-things.com
Phone:
206-427-6259
Services provided
: Designer Dog Walks, Private Playdates, Dog Running,
Vacation Visits, Sleepovers, Puppy Socialization
Service area:
From Shoreline to Normandy Park (no eastside)
Special Training:
Red Cross Pet First Aid, CCS from Seattle Dogworks, Ian
Dunbar seminar, BAT seminar, various agility
seminars over the years
and currently in agility
classes
Number of Staff:
10
Special training for staff:
They are employees, not contractors - I train them
one on
one specifically in humane handling techniques and help them
handle any issues they are having with pets. We have had two
employees
with dog training sessions with local trainers, Grisha Stewart and Gayle
Ballinger, and a canine body
language presentation from Ali Johnson.
We also have a
handling dvd that they watch, Andrea Dexter from
AgilityFlix
created that for us.
“We provide personalized online blogs with photos for every
service except dog
running. I am very particular about the
way client’ pets and homes are handled
and my caregivers are
well screened, professional and kind. They often have
vet
tech experience or other specialized pet care background.”
Right of Way Dog Walking Co.
Owner:
Kristie Koomler
Email:
kristie@rightofwaydogs.com
Phone:
206-498-3376
Services provided:
private dog walks, pet sitting, boarding in my home,
dog
park outings, pet taxi, pet supply delivery, canine massage
therapy
Service area:
Ballard to Sand Point, Wallingford to Broadview
Special Training
: Pet First Aid/CPR, various dog training workshops,
canine
massage therapy
“My philosophy is to treat each pet as an individual, as if
she were one of my
own, and to provide the highest quality
of service and care for you and your pet.
I truly enjoy
spending time with all of my clients, and
they sure know it! For my
clients’ guardians, it means peace
of mind knowing that their best friend is in
experienced,
compassionate hands.”
VetSit
Owner:
Brittany Beall, VMD
Email:
drbeall@vetsit.net
Phone:
206-719-4635
Services provided
: veterinary housecalls, pet sitting and dog walking,
specializing in medical and behavioral special needs while
owners
are away
Service area:
Central Seattle, Capitol Hill, First Hill, Madison Park,
Downtown,
Queen Anne, Fremont, Wallingford, Ballard, U
District, Leschi, Madrona
Special Training:
Veterinary Doctorate from University of Pennsylvania,
currently training in veterinary behavior with Companion
Animal Solutions
Number of Staff: 1
Special training for staff:
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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