Comfort Zone Critter Care

Comfort Zone Critter Care Fear Free®, force-free, positive, reward-based dog training, pet sitting, and dog walking in your pet I am a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (Training).

Comfort Zone Critter Care offers Fear Free®, force-free, positive, reward-based dog training, and pet sitting in your pet’s comfort zone - your home! As a professional pet sitter, dog walker, and dog trainer I am a member of and fully insured and bonded with Pet Sitters International. I am a Certified Professional Pet Sitter from Pet Sitters International. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer

from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®). I am a Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer and Pet Sitter. I am also trained in Pet CPR and First Aid. I have been involved in the pet industry in many facets since 1995. I have worked in veterinary hospitals, in a kennel (both as an aide and eventually as the manager), in a doggy daycare, as a pet sitter, a dog walker, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. I graduated in 1999 from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. In 2019, I obtained my certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. In 2020, I obtained Fear Free Animal Trainer certification. In 2021, I obtained Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification. In 2022, I obtained my certification as a Canine Behavior Consultant. In 2024, I became a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (Training). My various positions over the past two-plus decades have given me the opportunity to develop advanced skills in handling animals and interpreting body language. I have experience with a variety of animals, including exotics. I grew up with dogs as a child. As an adult, I have had a dog, 4 cats, a rat, a guinea pig, and various reptiles as pets. I will provide pet sitting and dog walking services (whether you're away from home for business or pleasure, or you are working from home and do not have the time to walk your dog). Not only will I provide much-needed care for your critters, such as food, water, exercise, and any needed medications, I will also give them the love and attention I would give my own pets! Having your critter(s) be able to stay home, in their comfort zone, allows them to be more relaxed in your absence. I will provide private, in-home training lessons for you and your dog. Lessons will be tailored to your dog's needs and topics will vary. I am proud to offer pet sitting and dog walking services in Lancaster, NY, and select surrounding communities. If you’re unsure whether your location falls within my service area, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Please note: a travel fee may apply for certain locations. I proudly offer in-home dog training services throughout the Western New York region—helping pups and their people build better bonds, right where it matters most. I look forward to taking care of your critters in their comfort zone. Welcome to the Comfort Zone Critter Care Family!!

Let’s see pics of your 🐈‍⬛
10/27/2025

Let’s see pics of your 🐈‍⬛

🐾💙 Bogey 💙🐾
10/27/2025

🐾💙 Bogey 💙🐾

👻 Peekaboo! 👀 I see you, Luna! 💚This playful pup loves turning our walks into little games of hide and seek — complete w...
10/27/2025

👻 Peekaboo! 👀 I see you, Luna! 💚This playful pup loves turning our walks into little games of hide and seek — complete with tail wags, happy hops, and plenty of sniffing stops. 🐾💛

Every stroll is a new adventure when you’re walking with joy!



🐶 Ready to make your dog’s walks as fun and enriching as Luna’s? Visit comfortzonecrittercare.com to learn more and book your next walk today!

10/27/2025

Hera wants to let you know we just had a few haircut appointments for dogs open up tomorrow! So give us a call to snag these! Otherwise we are booking about two weeks out for haircuts! Call us at (716)393-3187!

🎃👻 Keep Your Pets Calm & Safe This Halloween! 👻🎃Halloween can be a howl of a good time for humans — but it can also be s...
10/27/2025

🎃👻 Keep Your Pets Calm & Safe This Halloween! 👻🎃

Halloween can be a howl of a good time for humans — but it can also be spooktacularly stressful for our furry friends! From flashing lights and strange costumes to constant doorbell rings and tempting treats, there’s a lot for pets to handle.

Here are a few Fear Free tips to help your pets feel comfortable and secure:
🐾 Adjust Your Walks: Take walks earlier in the day before trick-or-treating begins.
🐾 Skip the Costumes: Many pets dislike being dressed up — a cute bandana is often a better choice!
🐾 Watch the Decor: Flashing lights, moving props, and eerie sounds can be overwhelming. Keep it simple and pet-safe.
🐾 Beware of Chocolate: Keep candy out of reach — chocolate and xylitol are dangerous for pets!
🐾 Create a Cozy Retreat: Set up a quiet, comfy space where your pet can relax away from the action.

A calm pet is a happy pet — and with a few extra precautions, everyone can enjoy a safe and peaceful Halloween night! 🎃🦴

💜 Comfort Zone Critter Care
Fear Free Certified | Pet Sitting • Dog Walking • Training
📍 Serving Lancaster, NY & surrounding WNY communities

Sometimes even the bravest pups get spooked. 💙 On our walk today, Bogey got scared — so I stopped, scooped him up, and c...
10/27/2025

Sometimes even the bravest pups get spooked. 💙 On our walk today, Bogey got scared — so I stopped, scooped him up, and comforted him. Because contrary to popular belief, comforting your dog does NOT reinforce their fear. What it does reinforce is your bond and the trust your dog has in you to keep them safe. 🐾

When our dogs feel scared, they need compassion — not correction. Fear is an emotion, not a behavior to “fix.”

Be your dog’s safe place. Always. ❤️



👉 Want to learn more about understanding your dog’s emotions and building a stronger bond? Visit comfortzonecrittercare.com to explore my Fear Free training and walking services. 🐾💜

10/27/2025
The Barking ConversationI just want them to never bark."I understand the desire for quiet, especially with Halloween app...
10/27/2025

The Barking Conversation

I just want them to never bark."

I understand the desire for quiet, especially with Halloween approaching — October brings extra doorbell rings, costumed visitors, and spooky decorations that trigger more barking than usual.

But expecting no barking is like expecting humans to never speak, laugh, or exclaim. Barking is how dogs communicate joy, alarm, frustration, invitation to play, and dozens of other emotions.

The goal isn't silence. It's appropriate communication.

A few alert barks at trick-or-treaters? Normal and often useful. Thirty minutes of barking at that motion-activated skeleton? That needs addressing. Excitement barking when costumed kids approach? Sweet but manageable. Barking at every single Halloween decoration on your walk? Time for alternatives.

Dogs bark. It's in their DNA — we bred many breeds specifically TO bark. What matters is helping them learn when barking is helpful and when other behaviors work better.

Your dog doesn't need to be silent on Halloween. They need to learn conversational skills — when to speak up and when to settle down.

Comment "SPEAK" if you're ready to work with your dog's voice, not against it.

Dinner? ✅Walk? ✅Cuddles? ✅Tess and Pumpkin are ending the evening just right — full bellies, happy tails, and plenty of ...
10/26/2025

Dinner? ✅
Walk? ✅
Cuddles? ✅
Tess and Pumpkin are ending the evening just right — full bellies, happy tails, and plenty of love. 💕🐶🐱



✨ Need a trusted sitter for your furry (or purry!) family? Visit comfortzonecrittercare.com to learn more or book your next pet sit!

Walking on sunshine 🐾💙☀️
10/26/2025

Walking on sunshine 🐾💙☀️

Sunday Fun Day with Tess and Pumpkin.
10/26/2025

Sunday Fun Day with Tess and Pumpkin.

Met sweet Sadie today — such a gentle soul with the kindest eyes. 💕 I’m so looking forward to caring for her while her P...
10/26/2025

Met sweet Sadie today — such a gentle soul with the kindest eyes. 💕 I’m so looking forward to caring for her while her PAWrent travels. Senior pups have a special way of stealing hearts. 🐾💖

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Comfort Zone Critter Care offers professional pet sitting and dog walking services in your pet’s comfort zone – your home.

As a professional pet sitter and dog walker, I am a member of and fully insured and bonded with Pet Sitters International.

I am a Certified Professional Pet Sitter from Pet Sitters International.

I am also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®).