Stephanie Z.

“ I am the proud owner of a new company that offers pet care as well as pet portrait photography. I offer services such as dog walking, pet sitting in or out of home, doggie day care, pet transportation (in a dog adapted car - back seat has a dog hammock that prevents dogs from falling on floor as well as jumping into the front, two dog beds and micro-suede blanket to make the ride as comfortable as possible....

I am the proud owner of a new company that offers pet care as well as pet portrait photography. I offer services such as dog walking, pet sitting in or out of home, doggie day care, pet transportation (in a dog adapted car - back seat has a dog hammock that prevents dogs from falling on floor as well as jumping into the front, two dog beds and micro-suede blanket to make the ride as comfortable as possible. I can also take owner's place at the vet and call during consultation or just report back). I will soon be offering my own homemade organic dog cookies, which I currently use during walking sessions. Additionally, I offer pet photography, where I make it my goal to capture the soul and personality of every animal. I have a formal education in film production from NYU and a background in professional camera assisting.

All of this began with a deep rooted love for animals. I feel that they enrich my life and I am passionate about giving back by taking care of them in a personal way.

My experience with animals dates back as far as I can remember. By the time I was in elementary school my family had 2 dogs, 5 cats (all strays), 2 birds, fish, a hamster and 8 chinchillas, who lived in a parrot cage with a bumper sticker that said "fur free zone." My mom took in stray dogs and cats regularly and brought us to a local animal shelter every weekend to walk the dogs who were otherwise confined to cages as well as teach them basic training to rehabilitate them for a new owner. We took horseback riding lessons in exchange for grooming and feeding the horses as well as cleaning the stables.

Since then, I have taken it upon myself to study dog training by reading books and watching countless hours of behavior correcting programs such as "The Dog Whisperer" and "It's Me or the Dog." I will also be enrolled in a dog training certification program soon to round out the services that I have to offer... I currently have an English Bulldog who is 2 years-old (my second), and a young Russian land tortoise.

As far as my attitude with animals, I'm lovingly disciplined, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement rather than focusing on negative behavior (mostly applicable with dogs, with other pets just needing affection and attention). I always have the best interest of the animal in mind and aim to provide a positive and fun visit for the pet as well as pleasing the owner by going above and beyond the call of duty.

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