Dog Walking in Ralph Bunche, Oakland

“Nicole is great! She is kind, thoughtful, and has bonded so well with my Nina. She’s been incredibly flexible given my work schedule, and working with her has been a pleasure. Highly recommend!”

“Chiel is amazing! He is super friendly, has positive energy and after meeting, I had no reservations entrusting him with my fur baby. Bowser was smitten at first sight! He enjoyed his first walk and was extremely excited to see Chiel for a second walk. I have already scheduled again. It’s difficult to choose a new walker/sitter from an app, I hope this review helps if your on the fence. You will not be disappointed!”

“Matt was great! He came and met us the day before our walk/drop in, it was nice knowing he would know exactly where everything was and what to do. During the drop in he sent updates and pics! We will use him again. Thank you again, Matt!”

“Tanitsha took care of our recently adopted dog who is still getting used to her new home and immediately made her feel very comfortable. Lots of live updates and cute photos from all three walks, and really prompt message replies. Will 100% be using her again - she is great!”

“John has taken care of our two girls for a little over two years. We have been so grateful for John and his care for our dogs. He is extremely flexible and makes sure our frequent last minute requests for walks and house sitting happen without a hitch. Our lives have been made so so much easier by having John watch our dogs and have been away for up to two weeks without a worry. He leaves the house in impeccable condition, even better than how we left it! He even moves our cars so they won't get ticketed on street sweeping days and brings our packages in when he can. We can't recommend John highly enough!!”

“Laura was very quick to respond to our inquiry and messages, very knowledgeable of our area and caring towards our dog’s needs. Our dog immediately took a liking to her. We definitely would book Laura again!”

“Christine was absolutely amazing with my very shy/anxious dog. She was patient and gentle with her during the first meeting, and she was available last minute. Definitely recommend!”

“Shelly did a great job with our needy little princess. Our dog can be shy with new people and get into trouble on walks but she handled it well and was very flexible with schedule changes.”

“Alex and I have had doggy play dates together and Alex possesses strong intuition and experience with caring for canines. When it comes to pups in a public setting, Alex recognizes play boundaries and is able to deescalate issues as they arise. I trust Alex with my dog or any other animal!”

“Chris was such a great help for our Ceci. He is very thorough, polite and seems like a true dog lover. Would be happy to continue working with him.”

About: I love cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes! I'll take care of them as if they were my own, and will gladly be a temporary replacement human for them while you are away! I can follow your directions and will always send pictures and updates to you frequently. If it's a longer stay, I will provide Polaroids of some of my favorite pictures I took of your pet! As a pet owner myself, I know how hard it is to be away from your furry family! I can administer medications, and have a lot of experience with injections as well (my childhood dog had diabetes, and I administered the insulin shots). I'm more than happy to take extra care of special needs or pets with health issues! 🐶 DOG EXPERIENCE: I've cared for my dogs on my own for 8+ years, and always had dogs growing up (25+ years). I've worked with dogs of all temperaments, from shy & timid dogs to high-energy dogs to very reactive dogs. I am currently a mother to two dogs (one senior, one younger), so I have direct experience successfully managing multiple dogs on walks and at home. I also have a lot of experience with special needs and dogs with health issues, so I'm very comfortable administering medications and taking special care with dogs that have mobility issues. 🐱 CAT EXPERIENCE It's your cat's world, I'm just a guest in it! I've had the honor of taking care of amazing cats through Rover, and have taken care of cats for friends and family. I have experience managing a wide range of personalities, from high-energy to senior cats, from escape artists to extremely shy. I've also taken care of multiple cats, so I am very comfortable taking care of more than one and following special instructions for each. I will be in tune with your cat and will take it at the pace your cat decides. Your cat's the driver! I know how to engage in fun play sessions with your cat, and will make sure they feel enriched and happy after the visit! More info on my experience for each service: 🐕 DOG WALKING - Reactive dogs: I have a lot of experience walking reactive dogs. My recently adopted dog Stella was extremely reactive before I trained her, so I know how important it is to be in tune with your reactive dog on a walk and have eyes on your surroundings at all times and an exit route if needed. Your reactive dog will be safe with me, and I will be sure to be aware of all the triggers! - Shy / Timid dogs: I have personal experience with super shy and nervous dogs, and your dog will be safe with me on the walks. I'll be in tune with your dog to make sure they feel confident and safe with me. - Leash pullers: My dog Louie is a former leash puller (it's amazing how strong a 15 lb dog can be!) before I personally trained him to stop pulling. I also have walked larger dogs (i.e. Chow Chow) that pulled on the leash, so I know how important it is to have an iron grip on those leashes! - Multiple dogs: I have two dogs of my own, so I know how to handle multiple leashes and how to manage more than one dog on a walk. - Large-size and extra-large dogs: I have walked large dogs at the shelters as well for friends, so I know how to walk with larger dogs, especially leash pullers! - Walking styles: I'll ask in any meet + greets to learn your dog's walking styles, I've walked them all! From the "must sniff every flower and plant and trash can" to leash pullers, I will cater my walk to your dog! 🐾 DROP-IN VISITS - Multiple pets (dogs or cats): I have personal experience with my two dogs and have had the honor to check in on homes with multiple cats, so I am completely comfortable navigating different pet personalities and special instructions! I'll make sure each pet is individually taken care of! - Litter box cleaning: I will provide litter box cleaning every visit (I like to do this so I can report back on any health issues your pet may be having!) - I don't mind doing a deep clean! - Cleaning bowls: I will clean your pet's bowls daily (or as directed) and can clean, refill, and program feeders as well. - Playtime and/or cuddles: If your pet permits, I'll make sure to squeeze in extra time for play or cuddles! If things are going well, and we're over our allotted time, I tend to stay just a bit longer to finish any play sessions (at no extra charge to you!) :) Bonding with your pet is more important than clocking out! I work from home full-time with a flexible schedule, so I'll have plenty of time to provide care for your pet! Sometimes I have morning meetings, but I will always let you know if the timing doesn't work on my side. I have reliable transportation so I can travel to you! I will take care of your home, ensuring everything is safe and sound when entering and leaving. I can follow any special directions you have, and will provide regular updates throughout the service.

“Jay is the best with my two pups! super accommodating with my odd schedule, communicative and gets the best photos of them having a good time. Having jay has been a life saver for when I have to be in the office!”

“Grace took care of our cat, Holly, and apartment while we were away for a week. She took excellent care of Holly and followed our instructions for feeding perfectly. Our cat has no teeth so she requires a little extra care around feeding. Holly really enjoyed Grace and we received many happy pictures of them cuddling. Grace also was house-sitting for us, and she did a great job at keeping our house clean and safe. Grace is very kind, communicative, and punctual. I highly recommend her for all your pet and house sitting needs!”

“Amber is amazing with animals! She is especially great with cats as she has owned multiple cats and fed strays. Pets gravitate towards her calming energy, she is good with following feeding/care instructions, and she has experience pet sitting for friends/family.”

“Kaitlyn is always at her best when she’s got dogs in her life. She understands the importance of the love and care that is needed to ensure they feel safe around her and the environment they are walking in. She is a disciplined walker that can be flexible to any sort of walk/care routine having had experience with both active and senior pets. She is responsible, attentive to details, and is a great communicator. Her customer service background allows her to adapt to the style of communication that you deem necessary. Most importantly, Kaitlyn is passionate about dogs; she loved them with all of her heart, and I think dogs sense that and love her back.”

“Grey is absolutely fabulous! My family has an anxious, high-needs dog. He does not do well with dog boarding facilities. Grey has watched our dog for us when we go out of town, and he’s great. Our dog got lots of attention and love. Grey is very thorough, conscientious, and attentive. Oh dog was relaxed, happy, and well taken care of the entire time. Grey also communicated regularly with us with daily status updates. When arrived home, our house looked better and cleaner than when we left. Grey is now our regular go-to dog sitter. Highly recommended!”

“I trust Rayschell immensely with the care of my dog Happy, I know she will love and care for your dogs just as well as she has for mine.”

“Cydney has been a great friend to our pup and our family. She was flexible with sone scheduling changes and communicative throughout her time walking our doggie. We will definitely be booking again!!”

“Priscilla is so great! She’s walked Sunny before, but she sadly recently lost her vision and no longer enjoys walking 💔 Priscilla is so patient and kind and empathetic. I can tell Sunny is getting more comfortable and confident walking outside 💕”

“Frances is awesome and super reliable!! I have a 2 year old Aussie cattle dog mix with lots of energy and Frances has gone above and beyond talking her on proper hikes and doggie adventures while I am at work. Every time I get home on days that Frances takes her out, she is super happy and tired, which means I also get more time for myself after work. If you’re looking for a dog walker who will actually stimulate and care for your dog, they are the one!”