Professional Pet Walker and Sitter Services

About Porter Pet Care

About Kristen Porter

I am located in San Jose, CA. I offer training locally and via video calls around the country.

After decades of teaching high school, I have retired to embrace my other love - being with animals. I am certified as a Dog Trainer, Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, and Zookeeper Assistant. I am a member of Professional United Pet Sitters (PUPS) and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers International (APDTI). I'm insured by Pet Care Insurance.

I grew up with a lovable mutt, and I can't imagine ever not having a couple of pups. I've been a pet mom of dogs and cats for more than 25 years, and they are my kids, my family. When I was growing up, I also had hamsters, mice, and a rat. I love animals of ALL kinds.

I will definitely love your babies like my own. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your precious pets. :)

Training Video Clips

These are various snippets of training sessions.

First Lesson

One of the important early lessons is helping pet owners learn how to communicate with their dog.

Individualized Training

Some people have a difficult time handling a dog's energy and behaviors. During our 2nd lesson, the young man was finally able to pet the dog while she was calm.

Loose Leash Walking

Start by getting your pup used to the leash, even before they can walk outside. Attaching the leash to the front of the harness and holding the leash with two hands will give you safe control in case your pup lunges at a squirrel or other distraction.

First play session for Ellie and Charlie.

Puppy play is essential to their socialization/development. I always make sure the pups are all comfortable and safe.

Puppy Play

Recall

Getting your pup to come when they are distracted can be challenging. Find non-verbals to get their attention before giving them the cue.

Helping a dog with a new friend.

Introducing a new dog can be rough. Hopper, the small terrier, was fearful and aggressively resource guarding everything and every one. Through a slow process of many steps, he finally played with Cody. This process was challenging, but it only took two days.

Understanding Choices

Here, you can see that Hopper has a clear choice to jump up to the top of the couch, but he is choosing to play. Also, Cody could jump onto the sofa, but he understands that Hopper feels more comfortable being elevated because he is so much smaller than Cody.

Quality, caring pet sitting, dog walking, and dog training.

About Porter Pet Care

About Kristen Porter

Pawsome Memories with Porter Pet Care

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Training Video Clips

First Lesson

Individualized Training

Loose Leash Walking

First play session for Ellie and Charlie.

Puppy Play

Recall

Helping a dog with a new friend.

Understanding Choices

Menu / Price List

Dog Walks

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

2nd dog from same household

Home Visits: Food, fresh water, play time, litter box maintenance, etc.

Quick visit: 20 minutes

Standard visit: 30 minutes

Overnight Stays (11 hours)

Includes care and playtime

Overnight + one 30-minute walk

Private Training - In Person or via Zoom

45-minute session in your home or neighborhood.

Pack of five private sessions.

References

Kona (walks)

Princess Leia (sitting, training)

Mila (training, walks, dog park)

Mila (training, walks, dog park)

Princess Leia (sitting, training)

Mila (training, walks, dog park)

Princess Leia (sitting, training)

Princess Leia (sitting, training)

Princess Leia (sitting, training)

Chai (training)

Benji (Overnight sitting, walking)

Cody (training, walks, sitting)

Cody (training, walks, sitting)

Benji (Overnight sitting, walking)

Cody (training, walks, sitting)

Benji (Overnight sitting, walking)

Benji (Overnight sitting, walking)

Benji (Overnight sitting, walking)

I love caring for pets! Email me to schedule a Meet & Greet

Send a Message to PorterPetCare@gmail.com

Porter Pet Care