About Comfort Zone Critter Care

Comfort Zone Critter Care is a Lancaster business built around one idea: the pet stays where it feels safest. Everything happens in the animal's own home or on its own street.

Where training fits

Alongside in-home pet sitting, dog walking and cat sitting, the owner publishes private dog training as a service and describes herself as a force-free dog trainer serving Western New York. That is the part of the business this directory lists; the rest is pet care.

Who runs it

Dana Manos has been working with animals since 1995. Her published credentials are Fear Free Certified Professional, CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and pet first aid and CPR certification, with additional continuing education in animal behavior, enrichment and humane training methods.

Method, stated plainly

The site is unambiguous about tools: no shock, prong or choke collars are used in training, and positive methods only, on the grounds that outdated methods risk the dog, the relationship and the handler. Fear Free handling runs through the care work as well, and the business advertises itself as a good fit for shy, senior and special-needs animals, including cats who prefer to hide.

The rest of the offer

In-home pet sitting covers feeding, fresh water, medication administration including insulin and eye medications, enrichment, play, potty or litter box care and quiet companionship. Overnight pet sitting was added recently. Every new client starts with a free meet and greet, and the business has been featured in Lancaster Living.