Energetic dog seeks playful, easy going sitter. Frisbee skills a plus
Introduction
My (recently retired) husband and I enjoy traveling, sometimes for a long weekend, other times for a week or two. We have a high energy, 6 year old American Staffordshire Terrier named Tessie, who would benefit from a great relationship with a dog-loving sitter. Although we have boarded her in the past and never had any serious issues, without the opportunity to burn off her energy she can quickly become bored and even anxious. At home she takes full advantage of our 1+ acre yard (with Invisible Fence) dividing her time between scanning the yard for deer and squirrels, chasing deer and squirrels, and napping after said chasing. Having a friend or family member stay with her has proven to be the best option for Tessie, but we don't always have someone available when needed. We ask that our sitter not bring along their own pet. Please be aware our home and location are not appropriate for children Our sitter would have full use of our newly renovated home on the Herb River marsh just south of Savannah proper. If you are an early riser you can catch the sun rise over the tidal marsh. Although we do not have a dedicated work space, we do have high speed internet and several spaces suitable for setting up a work station, including our screened porch with a marsh view. If you are a bird lover, you will be in for a treat! Herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants are frequent visitors to this part of the river.
Show more...Home & location
Our home in Sandfly is off the beaten path, set back off the road on the Herb River marsh. We are very close to the Shops at Skidaway (Auspicious Bakery, Rocky's Deli, etc) and Wormsloe State Historic Site. Just a few minutes to the Truman Parkway, we're only 15 minutes to downtown Savannah. Sitters will have the house to themselves and full use of private guest room and bath. WiFi, cable TV, security system.
Show more...Responsibilities
Our yard has an Invisible Fence installed that surrounds nearly the entire yard. Sitter will have to make sure that Tessie always has her IF collar on during the day and that it is taken off at night to avoid irritation. Tessie does not test her boundaries but it is important that she always has the collar on when she will be gong outside just in case. Sitter will also be responsible for feeding Tessie twice a day and that her water bowl is always filled. Once a day Tessie gets a dental treat. Tessie gets quite a bit of exercise in our yard. If the sitter would like to take Tessie for a walk it would have to be at another location as this is not a very walkable neighborhood. We could discuss if necessary. We would appreciate that outdoor potted plants be watered, daily in the heat of summer.
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Tessie
6 years
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I loved sitting at Mary and Jerrys and I absolutely adored Tessie! She's so sweet and loving. Savannah went through a bout of terrible weather and the house was perfectly safe. Mary and Jerry's flights went awry and they stayed in perfect communication. I'd be happy to sit for them anytime.
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Amazing experience! Little did I know that Georgia was so beautiful (specifically Savannah). Tessie is so well behaved and just a cutie pie. She was a great companion, very welcoming and sweet. We had our mini adventures along with her and it was a blast. She developed a special bond with Marcelo since he is a kid at heart, they played so much and I must say it was a nice exercise for both of them lol Mary and Jerry were fantastic and helped us navigate the city, great communication and great hosts!
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