Tanja D.
Maplewood-Ashcreek, OR
Tanja D. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Flexible & Experienced-I love Dogs!
Pet care experience
I work for myself with a very flexible schedule (last minute bookings are no problem). I'm very active - I love walking or running with your pooch (whichever (s)he's up for), & more. What's on the table for the day will vary & depend on the mood & pup. Long (or short or multiple) walks/runs, playing fetch, grooming/brushing, or quality down time together, either cuddling up on the couch with a good book or catching up on Netflix! In summer, I enjoy community events, such as movies & concerts in the park. My pooch would come everywhere possible. Portland is an amazing city.. there are so many great places & each neighborhood is unique & inviting & wonderful to explore with canine friends. Over the years, I've been lucky to have shared my home with cats, lizards, & many dogs - my last pooch, Kira, was a beautiful, gentle, & loving Rottweiler mix - she recently passed at 13 & my heart still aches. I've been volunteering for the humane society for many years & absolutely love working with the animals there. I walk dogs & do light training while at the shelter. I also often have a foster dog. My fosters have lived with me anywhere from 1 week to 8 months. Usually they have some type of ailment which requires attention while they heal. I've also taken many classes at OHS, such as dog behavior, reactive rover, & t-touch for dogs. I prefer to schedule meet-and-greets before a stay. It allows me the opportunity to meet the animal(s) that I’m going to be taking care of beforehand & make sure that we’re a good fit for one another. It also gives me an opportunity to start collecting as much information as I can about your them & what makes them tick. I always try to design a walk/dropin/stay around your animal & their needs, so I’m all ears for any relevant information that would make our time together great! Thanks so much for reading & I hope to meet you & your furry friend soon :)
Reviews
Tanja was a joy and we felt some comfortable leaving our senior dog with her. We had a meet and greet a few weeks before and she asked a lot of questions that made me feel confident she would take good care of our dog. Which she did. She was communicative, sent pics, and we didn't have to worry at all. Thanks Tanja!
Ms Kitten was "not as angry" as she usually is when I got home this time - great job, Tanja!
Very professional and communication was wonderful. The pets were happy and well cared for along with our house. Thank you!!
Tanja was great! Great communication and loved the daily dog pics. We felt comfortable knowing our dog was comfortable at home while we were gone.
About Tanja D.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Tanja D. would like to know about your pet
Some things I like to learn ahead of time: Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? What’s your preferred method of communication? Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? What’s the best way to spoil your pup?
A typical day
I’m game for pretty much anything! I love to stay active, so I’m a good fit for pups that enjoy getting a workout in. I myself go on several walks and runs per day, and there’s nothing better than having a canine companion alongside of me for those! Running and walking also gives me the opportunity to explore some of Portland’s different neighborhoods, and I really enjoy getting out and seeing what this great city has to offer. I’m also totally happy to spend some quality downtime together, whether that be hanging out on the couch together or just laying in the grass at the park.
Services
Tanja can host
Tanja can watch in your home
About Tanja D.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Tanja D. would like to know about your pet
Some things I like to learn ahead of time: Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? What’s your preferred method of communication? Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? What’s the best way to spoil your pup?
A typical day
I’m game for pretty much anything! I love to stay active, so I’m a good fit for pups that enjoy getting a workout in. I myself go on several walks and runs per day, and there’s nothing better than having a canine companion alongside of me for those! Running and walking also gives me the opportunity to explore some of Portland’s different neighborhoods, and I really enjoy getting out and seeing what this great city has to offer. I’m also totally happy to spend some quality downtime together, whether that be hanging out on the couch together or just laying in the grass at the park.
Location
Portland, OR
Tanja D.
Maplewood-Ashcreek, OR