Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
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Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Training in Stroudsburg, PA
Established in 2003, My Best Friends Pet Sitting has provided professional pet care in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas for over 15 years. As a locally owned and operated business, we combine certified expertise with a deep commitment to animal welfare. Our team includes a certified dog trainer with specialized education through the Animal Behavior College, recognized by NADOI and NAVTA. We maintain industry standards through membership in Pet Sitters International and prioritize safety with bonding and insurance. Our services address diverse pet needs through customized care plans, leveraging experience gained from veterinary technician work, humane officer duties, and animal rescue operations.We offer comprehensive in-home pet care that maintains familiar routines while providing security benefits for clients' homes. Our positive reinforcement training methodology addresses behavioral issues through customized programs that strengthen owner-pet relationships. With a 99% referral rate, we focus on delivering reliable service that earns long-term client trust.
Services
Pet Sitting
Dog Training
Dog Walking
Cat Sitting
Overnight Stays
Medication Administration
Litter Box Cleaning
Home Services
Ferret Snuggling
Reptile Care
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Certified dog trainer with Animal Behavior College credentials
- 15+ years of professional pet care experience
- Bonded and insured for client protection
- 99% referral-based business from satisfied clients
- Comprehensive home visit services for security benefits
Services
Pet Sitting
Professional in-home pet care maintains your pet's routine while you're away. Our certified caregivers provide feeding, exercise, and medication administration. We ensure pet comfort through familiar environment maintenance and offer home security benefits through regular visits.
Dog Training
Customized training programs address behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques. Certified instruction covers basic commands and problem behaviors. Sessions focus on strengthening owner-dog communication through consistent, reward-based methods that promote long-term learning and trust development.
Overnight Stays
Comprehensive overnight pet care maintains continuous supervision for extended absences. Services include feeding, exercise, and comfort maintenance through night-time presence. Ideal for pets requiring consistent care routines or those uncomfortable with boarding facilities, ensuring uninterrupted familiarity and security.
Home Services
Pet-friendly home security services include mail collection, plant watering, and light management. These services maintain home appearance to deter crime while prioritizing pet care needs. Regular visits ensure property maintenance without compromising animal care quality or client peace of mind.
Medication Administration
Professional medication management for pets with health conditions. Services include oral medication administration, topical treatments, and injection assistance. Requires detailed client instructions and veterinary documentation to ensure proper dosage and timing while maintaining pet comfort during treatment.
People
Alley Budash
Owner
Certified dog trainer with Animal Behavior College credentials, former veterinary technician and Monroe County Humane Officer. 15+ years in pet care industry, with rescue organization leadership experience and disaster response training through Noah's Wish.
Layla
Partner
Rescued border collie serving as socialization partner since 2014. Assists with training programs and provides animal interaction expertise. Demonstrates successful rescue rehabilitation through daily involvement in pet care operations.
Questions
What pet species do you care for?
We provide care for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, and other small pets with customized attention to each animal's needs.
Are your staff certified in pet care?
Our lead trainer holds certifications from Animal Behavior College recognized by NADOI and NAVTA, with continuing education in animal behavior.
How do you handle pet emergencies?
Our trained staff can respond to emergencies during visits and coordinate veterinary care when needed, with prior authorization from pet owners.
What home security services do you provide?
We offer mail collection, plant watering, light management, and home appearance maintenance to deter crime during client absences.
Can you administer pet medications?
Yes, we provide medication administration services with proper client instructions and veterinary guidance documentation.
