Jacqi’s Qualifications and Approach
Education:
- BA in Wildlife Science (Cum Laude)
- Certification of Zoo and Aquarium Science
Animal Care Experience:
- Administering medications
- Senior Care
- Puppy Care
- 101 Training
- Positive Reinforcement Based Training
- Walking Reactive Dogs
- Separation Anxiety
When I take care of your animals, I approach the job with a professional and excited attitude. I love my animals and I take their care very seriously. With my background, I am also available for more exotic pet care such as reptiles and bird care. If this is something you are looking for, please reach out and we can discuss details.
In the summer, due to the Phoenix heat, I do offer walks as early as 5am so that your pups can get outside safely. If they have proper foot care, later walks are available but I prefer to have dogs back inside before we reach triple digits. That being said, exercise of the body and mind is important for our animals!
I always take time to do trainings, play sessions or other enrichment sessions with your pets. These sessions can include frozen or hidden treats, new scents (maybe a toy from my house with my dogs scent), hidden toys, etc. One of my favorite things to do at zoos is enrich my animals so I’ll make sure yours are too!
Leah – Pet Services
Leah is joining me as a pet sitter as well! Leah brings together a warm, nurturing spirit and a professional mindset to her pet-care services. With a strong background in education and a genuine love for animals, she offers a uniquely well-rounded approach: making sure your furry family members feel safe, happy and well-looked-after.
As a dog-sitter, Leah offers the same care and consistency she gives to her students. She loves taking her dog to the dog park every morning and even went from 5-6 am before school when she was a teacher! A lifelong animal lover, she shares her home with Rosie, her sweet rescue Aussie mix, and understands how important it is for pets to feel safe and loved while their people are away. Whether it’s a walk, an overnight stay, or a little extra playtime, Leah ensures every pup gets personalized attention and affection.
Services
House Sitting: In Your Home
| Services | Prices |
| Standard Dog Care Overnight – General day to day care – Potty breaks every 4 hours – 30 minute walk – Individualized care and enrichment – Sitter in house overnight – Daily updates and photos | $50 $65 – Puppy Rate (Under 1 year) |
| Additional Dog(s) | +$25 each |
| Additional Walks | +$20 each |
| Standard Cat Care Overnight – Feeding and medications on normal routine – Morning and evening enrichment time – Clean litterboxes – Daily updates and photos – 30 minute walk offered upon request | $30 |
| Additional Cat(s) | +$15 |
| Stays of 10 Nights or more | $60 |
| Holiday Rate | Dog – $80 Cat – $45 |
Drop In Visits: In Your Home
| Services | Prices |
| 30 Minute Rate – 1 Dog | $25 |
| Additional Dog | +$15 each |
| 60 Minute Rate | +$15 |
| Holiday Rate | $40 |
| Puppy Rate | $30 |
| Cat Care – 1 Cat | $20 |
| Additional Cat | +$10 each |
Dog Walking
| Service | Prices |
| 30 Minute Walk | $25 |
| 60 Minute Walk | +$15 |
| Additional Dog(s) | +$20 |
| Puppy Rate | $30 |
| Holiday Rate | $35 |
Doggy Daycare: In Sitter’s Home
| Services | Prices |
| Standard – Up to 10 hours of care – One 30 minute walk | $45 |
| Additional Dog | +$25 |
| Holiday Rate | $85 |
| Puppy Rate | $50 |
| Pickup & Drop Off | +$20 + $0.70 per mile |
Training Services
With my background in animal training, I am excited to offer complimentary 30 minute training sessions for all overnight bookings. If this is something you would like, please let me know in your inquiry!
I focus on positive reinforcement training methods, which means I reward good behaviors and ignore negative ones. During a typical training session, we focus on behaviors that your dog already knows well and is comfortable with. I reward these behaviors heavily as we build a relationship and progress to more difficult and new behaviors.
If you would like to book a training session with me outside of an overnight booking, please send me an inquiry and we can discuss your needs, budget, and goals.
Want to learn more about positive reinforcement? Check out this article by Veterinary Centers of America! https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/using-reinforcement-and-rewards-to-train-your-pet.