pet care professionals
A&S PET CARE LLC
UPTON, MA 01568
At A&S Pet Care, we understand that some pets need a little extra time, patience, and understanding to feel safe. Signs of anxiety in pets often get overlooked—but to us, it’s the heart of what we do. Our approach is built around empathy, trust-building, and gentle care, so every pet can feel comfortable and loved in their own way.
At A&S Pet Care, we understand that some pets need a little extra time, patience, and understanding to feel safe. Signs of anxiety in pets often get overlooked—but to us, it’s the heart of what we do. Our approach is built around empathy, trust-building, and gentle care, so every pet can feel comfortable and loved in their own way.
Our pet business journey began when we struggled to find a pet sitter for our dogs who truly understood the needs of anxious and reactive dogs. We saw firsthand how limited options were for pets who required extra patience and specialized care. That’s why we created A&S Pet Care: to provide the compassionate, personalized care that all pets deserve.
With years of experience in pet sitting, rescue work, and caring for special-needs animals, we understand that every pet is unique. Whether your furry friend needs tailored accommodations, gentle reassurance, or just lots of love, we go above and beyond to ensure a stress-free, comfortable experience.
Because when you can’t be there, you deserve to trust that your pets are in safe, loving hands. We can’t wait to meet your pets and give them the same love we give our own!
AMBERS PAWSITIVE VIBES PET SERVICES
BELCHERTOWN, MA 01007
I own a reactive and anxious dog. She was once afraid to go outside due to noise, bears, rain ect and we have successfully traveled cross country and camped in Yellowstone. She is a completely different dog compared to what she was feeling before. Recognizing body language, what the high values for that dog is, understanding space and when they are over stimulated and breaking it down to the very basic commands and reinforcing what they already know to build trust before doing something new. Understanding that they communicate via noise and body language and it’s up to us to read and respond appropriately and not with aggression or fear but with patience and space.
I accomodate by getting a full history of the dogs reactivity moments so I understand what might be triggers and what might be moments in time. What might be an owners anxiety or a dog anxiety. Then I focus on building trust. If it’s cookies or play or just being in the home while the dog gets to know me first and then we move onto more interaction but i also explain to the owner depending on how reactive the dog is how much i would like the owner there or if the owner should leave. Sometimes they warm up quicker when they are not guarding an owner and we can get some exercise in as my main focus is walking, playing, or overnight care. My main focus is being the fun interactive person the dog will grow to enjoy seeing and the owner will be able to take a break from the house and get back to taking vacations again.
Other Certifications: CPPS
DELIGHTFUL DOGS DOG WALKING
STOUGHTON, MA 02072
We specialize in reactivity training and have many clients we walk or sit for with reactive behaviors and take the extra time and care to work slowly with these dogs to help provide the best services.
Other certifications: APDT-CBC
POSITIVE PAWS PET PROFESSIONAL, LLC
STERLING, MA 01564
I am a certified professional of over 11 years experience in both behavior modification with reactive dogs as well as over 12 years in pet care and dog walking services.
Other certifications: CPDT-KA (knowledge assessed)
