Pet Sitter | Sits & Wiggles Pet Services

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Collective Experience:

38 years of Pet Sitting & Dog Walking / 15 Years of Dog Training / 13 Years as Entrepreneurs

*Veteran & Disabled Owned *Licensed & Insured *Background Checked *Pet CPR & First Aid Certified

*BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Welcoming *Certified Dog Trainer

*Fear Free Certified *Cameras Encouraged

*Free Consultations *Small Crew of Two

*GPS Tracking *Comprehensive Contract *Competitive Rates *Open Every Holiday

*Variety of Services *App for Scheduling/Invoicing *Safety is Our Top Priority *BBB Rating A+

*Personalized Music Videos *Contribute to our Community *Informative Blog Posts *Resources on Website

*Group to Connect w Providers *Monthly Newsletters

*Voted #1 Winner of Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves for Pet Sitting for both 2022 & 2023

*Voted one of the top Winners for both Dog Training & Pet Sitting for Community Votes 2024

*Experienced Working With Fearful, Anxious, Reactive, Deaf, Blind, Elderly, Young & Special Needs Dogs

*Experienced in Assisting Mama Dogs & Their Pups in the Birthing Process

*Experienced Working With Horses, Sugar Gliders, Cattle, Goats, Ferrets, Llamas, Reptiles, Birds, Rodents, Rabbits & Fish

*Oral, Otic & Ophthalmic Medication Administration & Management at No Additional Charge

*Rates Posted on Website, Facebook, Google & Contract

*Knowledgable, Kind, Transparent, Dependable, Respectful, Compassionate, Patient

*Listed in: Fear Free Pets, Force Free Oregon, Pet Professional Guild, Dog Guide Bend & HoundzHub.com

Meet our team: Keith & Nalina Matthews!

Keith Matthews, CTA-CDTK, FFCP - DT, is a Certified Dog Trainer who graduated from Catch Canine Trainers Academy. He is Fear Free Certified & owns S&W. S&W is Keith's second successful dog training, walking & pet sitting business. He sold A Tender Touch Pet Services in 2005 upon relocating to Bend.

Keith's animal related experience includes:

* Worked with a baboon

* Worked with a wolf from the movie White Fang 2

* 24 years as a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

* 15 years as a Dog Trainer

* 12 years as the General Manager of 2 Grooming Salons

* 12 years as a Cat & Dog Groomer

*Graduated from West Paw School of Dog Grooming

* 9 years as Owner / Operator of 2 successful pet service businesses

* 4 years as a Veterinary Assistant

* 2 years working at a reptile shop

* 2 years working at a kennel

* 1 year working at The Humane Society

* Experienced caring for ferrets, farm animals, reptiles & more

* Experienced training & caring for deaf, blind, reactive, aggressive, fearful, anxious, elderly & young dogs

* Experienced in helping mama dogs & puppies during the birthing process

* Lifelong cat & dog parent

Nalina Matthews, ACOI, ACOII, FFCP - PS, DTA, is a twice certified Animal Control Officer, Fear Free Certified Professional Pet Sitter, Dog Trainer Assistant, & Owner / Operator of S&W

Nalina's animal related experience includes:

* 20 years of learning about dog training (hands on, videos & literature) while married to a dog trainer

* 14 years as a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

* 6 years as a Dog Trainer Assistant with Keith's training sessions

* 3.5 years as Owner / Operator of Sits & Wiggles

* 1 year volunteering with The Humane Society

* Experienced caring for blind, reactive, fearful, anxious, elderly & young dogs

* Experienced caring for farm animals & common household pets* Lifelong cat & dog parent

Keith & Nalina have been providing pet care services to the Bend community since 2012. They enjoy being with their two & four legged kiddos, traveling, meeting new people & animals & connecting with nature.