The Behaviorist
Pet care grounded in science, tailored to your pet
With experience ranging from lions and giraffes to dogs, guinea pigs, and bearded dragons, Meg combines behavioral science with compassionate, customized care for every animal in your home.
Specialized Care Services Tailored to Your Pet's Needs
In-Home Pet Sitting
Comprehensive care in your pet's familiar environment, minimizing stress while providing feeding, cleanup, enrichment, and companionship. Available for all species, with customized care plans for each animal's unique needs.
Personalized Dog Walking & Exercise
Activity sessions tailored to your dog's age, breed, energy level, and behavioral needs. Beyond basic walks, we provide mental stimulation and appropriate exercise to support both physical health and emotional balance.
Exotic & Small Animal Expertise
Specialized care for reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and fish with attention to habitat maintenance, temperature regulation, feeding schedules, and species-specific enrichment to ensure optimal health and natural behaviors.
Enrichment & Medication Support
From puzzle feeders and cognitive games to precise medication administration, we implement science-based enrichment strategies while handling medical needs with confidence, giving you complete peace of mind.
Meet Meg: Behavioral Scientist & Animal Care Specialist
Meg Weiss approaches pet care through the lens of scientific understanding and deep compassion. With extensive training in animal behavior and cognition, she brings unique expertise to caring for both companion and exotic animals.
Her professional background includes research on animal communication, play behavior, and environmental enrichment across diverse species—from elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, and painted dogs to household pets. This experience enables her to recognize subtle stress signals, interpret body language, and adapt care techniques to each animal's individual personality.
As a lifelong pet owner who has cared for bearded dragons, guinea pigs, frogs, snakes, fish, dogs, and cats, Meg understands the unique needs of every species. She combines this personal experience with scientific knowledge to provide care that supports both physical health and emotional well-being.

The Behaviorist Difference: Meg combines scientific insight with a calm, compassionate presence — ensuring that every animal feels safe, understood, and cared for. Her mission is simple: to provide pet care that goes beyond the basics, supporting both the physical health and the emotional well-being of the animals entrusted to her—ensuring they feel secure and content in your absence.
Meg combines her knowledge of animal behavior with a calm, compassionate approach to individualized care.