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Sits & Wiggles, LLC proudly provides professional, trustworthy pet care within Bend, Oregon!
Veteran Owned & Operated / Licensed, Bonded & Insured / Two Certified Dog Trainers / Fear Free Certified / Background Checked / Certified in Dog & Cat CPR & First Aid / GPS Tracking / Comprehensive Service Contract / Mobile App for Scheduling & Invoicing / BBB Rating A / Decades of Experience / Kind, Dependable, Compassionate & Patient
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Collective Experience:
36 years of Pet Sitting & Dog Walking / 14 Years of Dog Training / 11 Years as Entrepreneurs
*Veteran Owned & Operated *Licensed & Insured *Background Checked *BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Welcoming *One Certified Dog Trainer *GPS Tracking
*Pet Cpr & First Aid Certified *Fear Free Certified *Cameras Encouraged *App for Scheduling/Invoicing *Safety is Our Top Priority *BBB Rating A
*Free Consultations *Small Crew of Two * Open Seven Days
*Open Every Holiday *Comprehensive Contract *Competitive Rates
*Contribute to our Community *Personalized Music Videos *Variety of Services
*Informative Blog Posts *Resources on Website *Monthly Newsletters
*Group to Connect w Providers *Community Events
​*Voted Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave for Both 2022 & 2023
*Experienced Working With Fearful, Anxious, Reactive, Deaf, Blind, Elderly, Young & Special Needs Dogs
*Small Crew of Two! Our Operators Are The Business Owners!
*Experienced in Assisting Mama Dogs & Their Pups in the Birthing Process
*Experienced Working With Horses, 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
*Experienced, Kind, Transparent, Dependable, Respectful, Compassionate, Patient *Listed in: Fear Free Pets, Force Free Oregon, Pet Professional Guild & Dog Guide Bend
Meet our team: Keith & Nalina!
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.
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Keith's animal related experience includes:
* 23 years as a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker
* 14 years as a Dog Trainer
* 12 years as the General Manager of 2 Grooming Salons
* 12 years as a Cat & Dog Groomer
* 8 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
* Worked with a baboon
* Worked with a wolf from the movie White Fang
* 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
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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.
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Nalina's animal related experience includes:
* 19 years of learning about dog training (hands on, videos & literature) while married to a dog trainer
* 13 years as a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker
* 5 years as a Dog Trainer Assistant with Keith's training sessions
* 2.5 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.
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