Cheshire, CT
Sarah MacDonald
Sarah MacDonald is the owner of Sarah’s Pet Sitting in Cheshire, CT. She started the business in 2008 while working as a veterinary technician at Mountain Lore Animal Hospital in Planstville. She quickly became busy and eventually left Mt. Lore in 2010 to pursue Professional Pet Sitting as her full time career. In 2012, her husband Alex joined her full time and they have been working together ever since. They now have an office in Cheshire and 30 professional pet sitter employees.
Training Philosophy
Sarah’s Pet Sitting’s in home dog training positive and relationship focused motivational methods are designed to suit your dogs specific breed and needs, where you need it most, in your own home. We’ll give you the results your looking for in less time!
Services
Sarah’s Pet Sitting offers a variety of services, including:
- Pet Sitting: Sarah’s Pet Sitters understand leaving your pets can be stressful. You want someone you can trust to care for you home and furry family as if they were their own. We’re happy to help! Our top priority at Sarah’s Pet Sitting is your peace of mind and complete satisfaction.
- Dog Walking: Whether you’re working long hours, going away for the weekend or taking a much needed vacation Sarah’s Pet Sitting has you covered. Our Professional Dog Walking Service is reliable, available 365 days a year and we’ve made requesting a visit from Sarah’s Pet Sitting easier than ever.
- Overnight Pet Sitting: While your away we’ve got your pet and home care covered! Our Professional Pet Sitters stay in your home overnight with your pets to follow their normal overnight routine. We will follow your exact home and pet care instructions to make sure your time away is completely worry free.
- Dog Training: One on One Personalized Dog Training
Our Personalized Consultations give us the opportunity to assess your dogs behavior and hear your thoughts so that we can put together the best training program possible. We understand that dog training is not one size fits all so we’re going to work together to ensure owning a dog is a rewarding and enjoyable experience for you and your family.
Certifications
Sarah MacDonald is a Certified Veterinary Technologist (C.V.T.).
Specializations
Puppy obedience, House training, Leash walking, Dog aggression, House manners, Polite greetings, Seperation anxiety, Biting / mouthing
Training Methods
Positive and relationship focused motivational methods
Customer Reviews
Kristin Johnson: Sarah’s pet sitting services are incredible. They were professional right from the very start scheduling a meeting with me to review my needs. Their Scheduling portal is very easy to use and they are quick to accept requests even if they are last minute. Incredible updates about their time with my dog that includes pictures and videos. They go above and beyond by bringing in the mail or garbage cans if they are down by the street. Thank you!
Philip Gobencion: Pet sitting service was everything I could ask for. 5 stars for Paul, Tatiana, Angelique, and Ana. They did a fantastic job. Would trust them with our kitties again.
Cindy Dominicak: There are not enough words to show my thanks. This was our first time having someone come into our home and take care of our fur baby. Novi was right on time and very sweet to our girl. She did everything we asked and gave tons of lovin to our chickadee. We highly recommend.
Matthew Niland: We just started using Sarah's Pet Sitting when the entire family had to leave for the weekend to attend a wedding. Our dog is 15 years old with many health issues so we were a little worried about leaving him for that long. But we had no reason to!! We opted for the overnight stays, and two stop-in visits each day, which worked out well for our dog. And he doesn't do well with strangers, but our pet sitter (Katherine) got him to eat his meals, got his pills in him and even got him to sleep at night and not just wait for us to get home!! And we got updates sent through their portal after every visit, as well as a complete write-up of the visits when we got home. We are so thankful to have found a pet sitting company that is knowledgeable about pets with health issues!! Can't say enough good things about them!!
Maggie Holland: Reliable and kind pet sitters. I started using them in about 2017, when I had an elderly cat who needed medication that I didn't want to depend on a friend or neighbor to give her. I now use them if I'm traveling for a younger cat. The website makes it easy to schedule service.
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Social Media Links
FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, Yelp, Google, FB
Media Appearances
CBS News in CT has even rated us CT’s Best Pet Care Service!
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
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Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
