Edina • Dog Walker & Small Animal Pet Sitter

Hi I’m Claire! I worked at Chuck & Don’s for 7 years, and I worked for the Wag! and Rover apps for a couple years. Chuck & Don’s is a specialty pet store, so we had very extensive, continuous training on behavior, nutrition, and overall caring for animals. Wag! and Rover were dog walking and pet sitting apps, where I would go to clients’ homes and either walk their dogs, or they would bring their dogs to my home and I would look after them during the day or overnight. 

I love Australian Shepherds and Border Collies. I think I was drawn to them after seeing the movie “Babe” as a kid. My first dog, Scout, was a mix of those breeds and he was and will always be the most special dog to me. He was so funny, sassy, smart and sweet. Plus…those floppy ears!

My favorite part about working with animals is how they live in the present moment, and remind you to do the same. I think that’s why most people love spending quality time with their pets!

I also work part-time as a hairstylist! I mostly enjoy working on dimensional color, like highlights, balayage and color correction. I love going to the gym recently, doing logic and sudoku puzzles, listening and singing to music, and making funny videos for TikTok. 

Favorite season is that period of time right before the leaves fall, and the weather is still someone warm! My favorite restaurant is La Grolla in St. Paul (go if you’re looking for amazing authentic Italian food and a cute outdoor patio.) I like all kinds of music: rap, rock, pop, r&b, musicals, etc. but when asked this question I just stick with the same answer I had in Highschool: My Chemical Romance. 

I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with your pets, and I’ll do my best to make sure they feel safe and cared for, and have lots of fun!