Business Details
31 Years
experience
Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Training Services
Silver Lining Pet Services has been delivering professional pet care and dog training solutions since 1995. Our founder, Sue Skiff, combines over 26 years of animal care expertise with advanced training methodologies to address pet behavior challenges and provide personalized care. We specialize in in-home dog obedience training, behavior modification, and comprehensive pet sitting services that maintain pets' routines while owners are away. Our team's deep understanding of animal psychology allows us to create customized programs that foster trust between pets and owners.With certifications in positive reinforcement techniques and Constructional Aggression Therapy, we offer evidence-based solutions for dogs of all temperaments. Our pet sitting services extend beyond basic care to include house maintenance tasks, ensuring clients' complete peace of mind during travel. Operating across Central Contra Costa County, we serve a diverse range of pets from common household animals to exotic species, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compassion.
Services
Dog Obedience Training
Pet Sitting Services
Behavior Modification
House Sitting
Aggression Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of professional animal care experience since 1995
- Our training programs use proven positive reinforcement methodologies
- We provide customized care plans for all pet types including exotics
- Our team maintains professional certifications in advanced training techniques
- We guarantee 24/7 availability for urgent pet care needs
What people say
Trustworthy and thoughtful
Flexible service options
Effective behavior solutions
Professional pet care
Peace of mind
Services
Dog Obedience Training
Our customized obedience programs address leash training, command response, and house training. Using positive reinforcement techniques, we help dogs understand boundaries while strengthening human-animal bonds. Clients receive structured lesson plans with progress evaluations to ensure lasting behavioral improvements.
Pet Sitting Services
Professional caregivers maintain pets' routines in their familiar environment. Services include feeding, medication administration, and exercise while providing home security through mail collection and plant care. Overnight stays ensure continuous pet companionship during owner travel.
Aggression Treatment
Specialized aggression therapy addresses biting and dominance issues through Constructional Aggression Treatment. Our three-day intensive program combines behavior modification with follow-up consultations to create lasting positive interactions between pets and their owners.
House Sitting
Overnight house sitting maintains home security while owners travel. Services include pet care, mail collection, pool maintenance, and property checks. This comprehensive approach protects both pets and property with personalized attention to client needs.
Skype Training Consults
Virtual training sessions provide accessible behavior solutions through webcam demonstrations. The initial 15-minute free consultation assesses training needs, with follow-up sessions available for ongoing guidance and technique reinforcement from our certified trainers.
People
Sue Skiff
Owner/Trainer
Certified animal behavior specialist with 25+ years experience. Holds degrees in Zoology and Biological Ecology from UC Davis. Expert in positive reinforcement training methods and Constructional Aggression Therapy since 1995.
Questions
What pet species do you care for?
We provide care for all common household pets including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and exotic animals.
Do you offer overnight pet sitting?
Yes, our house sitting service includes overnight stays to maintain your pet's regular routine.
Are training sessions customized?
Every training program is tailored to individual dogs' needs through initial consultations and progress evaluations.
How do virtual training sessions work?
Skype consultations use webcam demonstrations to teach techniques that owners practice with their dogs between sessions.
What areas do you service?
We serve Central Contra Costa County including Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, and surrounding communities.
Is there a service guarantee?
Our e-book purchases include a 60-day money-back satisfaction guarantee for all training materials.
