Dog Walking Bushrod

About: Hello, my name is Heather. I’m an Oakland based animal care giver & artist. Offering dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight care. I’m most experienced with cats, dogs, ferrets and bunnies, but have a love for all in the animal kingdom. I once trained a fighting pit bull into a licensed assistance dog. It was exhausting but so fulfilling! I like to spend my free time creating art, walking the beach and hiking. Does your lonely pet enjoy this type of environment? Let’s meet up! I can’t wait to meet you & your furry friend 🐾 As a freelance artist, I enjoy a flexible schedule that allows me to provide attentive, dependable pet care with plenty of time for walks, play, and companionship. Your pets deserve safe, loving, and reliable care. 5 Star care- attentive, and trustworthy, I provide peace of mind while keeping your furry family happy, secure, and comfortable.

“We hired Becca to walk our lovely senior dog twice a day for a few days because we had to go on a Tahoe trip. She was great and kept us updated with cute pictures of our dog! We had a slight issue with the key fob not working but she was great at communication and problem solved effortlessly. Definitely will hire her again!”

dennis Y.

“Jes is amazing. So kind and patient with my pup and my anxious dog mom notes. Perfectly on time, flexible, and responsive. I highly recommend!!!”

Brenda M.

“Alexandria is incredibly professional, accommodating, and kind. She's a pleasure to work with and our somewhat picky dog took to her right away!”

Megan L.

About: I’ve taken care of pups since I can remember! I have nurtured puppies up until they’re senior pups; potty trained every single one and basically provided a nursery for them. Love all pups as if they’re my toddlers! Im currently pursuing an LLM in UC Berkeley and will be available on weekends and some days during the week! I’d be happy to care, play and love on your pups whenever I don’t have class. Unfortunately, I am not able to bring any of my border collies to Berkeley so I’m completely flexible to any needs your pup may have and all of my undivided attention!

About: I've been taking care of kitties for my entire life, and more recently, dogs! So far, I've worked with hyper dogs, an anxious dog, and a sick dog, so I'm comfortable with a variety of energies. It's always such a pleasure to be around pets, and I look forward to meeting your fur babies! I currently have a pretty open schedule besides some remote work I do twice a week. The days I have set for my availability are pretty consistently open, and other days, I can be flexible if you reach out in advance In a new space, I allow them to find a space they feel comfortable in and hang out with them for as long as they need to get adjusted. In a client’s home, I’d clarify everything with the client to make sure I’m attending to the pet’s needs appropriately

“David was very professional. He was punctual, provided photos, and was available on short notice. We appreciated his support and would reach out to him again in the future!”

Jarod Q.

“Alexis is such an awesome sitter and she always goes above and beyond to keep me updated on my dog’s care. Receiving Alexis’ activity summaries and photos are a genuine highlight of my day. It is so awesome to know that my Gloria is in such good hands and having a great time while I am away. Alexis allowed me to take my senior dog out of daycare and she is so much happier now. I will continue booking with Alexis for as long as I can!”

Kirstin C.

About: I've spent many years dog sitting and have a special place in my heart for reactive pups, seniors, and dogs with sensitive diets. I'm calm, patient, and attentive to each dog's unique needs. I'm happy to prepare special meals if your pup has dietary restrictions! While I do not have a large yard, I make sure dogs get plenty of outdoor fun walks, enrichment, and lots of love and attention. Your dog will be treated como familia while you're away. I currently work a hybrid schedule, so I have plenty of time for walks and activities throughout the day. If left alone, it is for no more than 4 hours. I'm available for weekend boarding and offer free pickup and drop-off. Your dog will be cared for in a calm, cozy one-bedroom apartment where they will be closely supervised and given plenty of attention. I intentionally keep a low-stress environment, and there are currently no other pets in the home, which can be especially helpful for reactive or older dogs who do best with quiet spaces. We're also located near green spaces, so your pup will enjoy regular outdoor walks, fresh air, and enrichment while staying safe and comfortable indoors.

About: Attentive, attuned and respectful of different animals’ needs and personalities. Flexible schedule with own transportation. Proud mom to two senior pups and a tuxedo cat. Experience house sitting, dog walking, and kitty care dating back to college days, but taking advantage of a newly flexible schedule to connect with more animals after years of corporate work! My days are currently flexible outside of my daily morning yoga practice and splitting my own pet care with my partner, which currently includes a 30 minute lunchtime walk of my own pups. Open to working with your schedule. I understand that each pet’s and home’s needs are different. Let’s talk about what you need that can make this partnership mutually beneficial.

About: Experienced dog sitter and walker, I have cared for elderly dogs to puppies. Dependable and caring, if your dog is happy I will be happy. I am available most weekdays and on weekends, from morning to evening. I can take your dog for walks or care for in your home. I am available to take your dog on neighborhood walks, to the dog park if requested or care for in your home, what you need!

“Angela was outstanding during our first week of dog walks. She made my nervous dog feel right at home and was on time and thorough every time. Can’t recommend highly enough.”

Eve S.

“The dogs are having a great time with Matthew walking them. I would definitely recommend him.”

Cindy P.

“Good guy, straight forward and prepared.”

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“Courtney is wonderful!! Our dog loves her and so do we!! I feel very fortunate to have found her.”

Meredith V.

“Annalise did an amazing job with Happy! Happy is a very friendly but anxious dog. I’m glad he got along with Annalise :) would definitely book again since I’m a frequent traveller.”

Jeremie L.

About: I have lived with dogs and cats most my life and feel very fulfilled by interacting with them. Walking a dog brings joy to my day :). Reading in a chair with a cat in my lap or snoring nearby is very peaceful. I am responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Happy to provide references - - you can find me on other sites that list my reviews. I have completed many overnight stays with pets. I work remotely and have a flexible work schedule, which gives me a lot of availability for pet visits. Nights and weekends are also free. I follow the lead of what is suggested by the pet owner: if a pet is required to stay within a gate on the bottom floor, for example. I always ask for an emergency contact number and a vet number just in case the pet owner is not available, in case something happens.

“Joelle was great with Petey!”

David W.

“Arianna took such good care of our fur babies while we were away for the day. While taking them on their walks, she posted nice pictures of them enjoying the sun outside and they loved the extra attentions she gave them. She was so responsive and very easy to communicate with. She even brought in some of our Amazon packages that were on our doorstep, which we greatly appreciated! We highly recommend Arianna and look forward to booking her again!”

Tiffany M.

“James was totally responsible, always arriving on time, taking our Ginger for full hour walks. Ginger has always been crazy excited when James arrives. I love getting the route they walked and a photo at the end of the walk. We’ll be calling on James whenever we need a caring fur babe walker.”

Pamela S.