Lauren O.
Playa Vista, CA
Certified lover of cats and dogs!
Pet care experience
Taking care of cats and dogs for the past ten years has been one of the greatest joys of my life! Through my passion for animals, I’m dedicated to giving them all my love, time, and attention to them. That’s why my neighbors, clients, and friends have trusted me to care for their furry little friends throughout the years. I have also worked with puppies as young as one-year-old and senior dogs. My sweet pitbull, Esme, is an allergy dog who is also deaf. So, I have practiced administering both oral and topical medications and working with an impaired hearing animal.
Reviews
Thank you for your patience with Milo! He’s so shy but I think the effort you made to get to know him is going to make a difference.
Lauren is awesome! She is punctual, reliable, and provides great updates with pics! Highly recommend.
Lauren is wonderful, caring and prompt! She's excellent- we highly recommend!
Lauren is the absolute best! She’s great with my dog and he’s adores her. She’s incredibly professional and is always on time. I love the notes she leaves on the app for my dog and the way she cares and bonds with my pup is unmatched!
About Lauren O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Gaining your pet’s trust at their pace and making them feel as comfortable as possible is of the utmost importance to me. When meeting a new pet, I approach them gently and allow them to sniff my hand and get to know me on their terms.
Information Lauren O. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any physical/behavioral accommodations and if they have a specific routine they like to stick to. Also, what their likes and/or dislikes are. (i.e. do they get frazzled by skateboarders, are they sensitive to certain sounds?)
A typical day
When stimulating dogs and basing it off their energy levels, I like to initiate both mental and physical activities. For mental stimulation, a good play nose work games such as which treat the hand is in and where are the treats in the room. Along with going on walks, I also like to produce physical stimulation through play such as tug-of-war and fetch. I will adjust to your dog’s energy level to avoid overwhelming them.
Services
Lauren can watch in your home
Availability
I’m attending college locally, so my availability may vary. By mid-September I will be attending school outside of Los Angeles so I will not be able to make long term commitments order recurring visits/walks. I will contact you for schedule changes where I can still support you and your pet during my time here! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
About Lauren O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Gaining your pet’s trust at their pace and making them feel as comfortable as possible is of the utmost importance to me. When meeting a new pet, I approach them gently and allow them to sniff my hand and get to know me on their terms.
Information Lauren O. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any physical/behavioral accommodations and if they have a specific routine they like to stick to. Also, what their likes and/or dislikes are. (i.e. do they get frazzled by skateboarders, are they sensitive to certain sounds?)
A typical day
When stimulating dogs and basing it off their energy levels, I like to initiate both mental and physical activities. For mental stimulation, a good play nose work games such as which treat the hand is in and where are the treats in the room. Along with going on walks, I also like to produce physical stimulation through play such as tug-of-war and fetch. I will adjust to your dog’s energy level to avoid overwhelming them.
Location
Culver City, CA
Pets
Lauren O.
Playa Vista, CA