Dog Walking Day Valley

“Melissa is great and conscientious! Freya loves her and she is super responsive, keeping us up to date in everything. She even took time to come meet Freya, to pick up a key, etc. So appreciated!”

Michelle Y.

About: Hi! My name is Kayla B. and I’m a Pre-Health student at UCSD who loves animals!! I have extensive experience with dogs, cats, puppies, bunnies, lizards, horses, chickens, and geese. I’ve also cared for more complex clients, including elderly animals and those requiring medication. I’ve volunteered at local animal shelters in my hometown, where I was trained in caring for dogs, bunnies, and puppies. I’ve also fostered animals, which has deepened my love and appreciation for them. Over the years, I’ve owned many different pets—including bunnies, dogs, lizards, fish, geckos, horses, and cats. I’m dedicated, hardworking, and always willing to go the extra mile. I’ll ensure your pet is well cared for and your home is left clean and tidy!! 💞🐕‍🦺 Right now since it’s summer I have quite a lot of availability in my schedule. This includes holidays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and even full days:) I care for all living creatures and have so much love for them. I think all animals deserve respect, love, and to be taken care of. I will always go above and beyond to ensure that your pet is healthy and happy🎀

About: Hello! My partner Brian and I live in the Pleasure point area of Santa Cruz, and we truly love taking care of all kinds of animals, I have had dogs and cats all my life and I am attuned to their needs and varying personalities. I have 5 years professional pet sitting experience and I been a dog mom to large dogs for 10+ years. Brian has been a dog parent to large dogs for 30 years. We are always the person that my friends, co-workers and neighbors come to when their dogs or cats need care. We recently moved out of Aptos, and we cannot host overnight dogs, in our new house, but we can host overnight cats. We have hosted cats for as long as five months in our house. Our house is very pet-friendly and they basically rule the roost, and they can sleep wherever they want. We are available to do drop-in dog care, walks or house sitting. We both love spending time outside in nature, hiking, and keeping an active lifestyle your pet will enjoy. We do not own any pets, so we are always looking forward to taking care of your fur babies! We love to take dogs outside to explore nature, play a game of fetch, beach romps, and redwoods hikes. We are experienced with dogs from puppies to elders, especially with senior dogs. We can’t wait to meet you and your best friend! We are available for long weekends and most holidays. My partner Brian’s schedule has recently changed so we can only board weekends, or possibly over a long weekend: We can take a Friday evening drop off at 5pm earliest, and can schedule a Monday morning pickup until 10 am or so. Our house is only available for boarding overnight cats, but we have lots of windows and sunny spots to curl up and take a nap. We have French doors that look out over the private backyard. We are set off the road behind a large fence, so it is extremely quiet.

About: I’ve always loved animals and enjoy making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I have experience caring for my family’s dachshund and taking care of my own pets, including a snake, a crested gecko, and a leopard gecko. Caring for different animals has taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and understanding that every pet has different needs. I’m attentive to feeding routines, cleanliness, behavior, and making sure animals have a comfortable environment. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pet, and I will treat yours with the same care and respect I’d want for my own! I’m organized and responsible, and I plan my schedule carefully to make sure I can give each pet the attention they deserve. I’m happy to coordinate visits, walks, and pet sitting times in advance to fit your pet’s routine and needs. I understand that consistency is important for animals, so I’ll do my best to maintain their usual feeding, walking, playtime, and rest schedules. I’ll communicate with you ahead of time to make sure we’re a good fit! Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my priorities. I follow your instructions carefully, respect your home, and make sure your pet has fresh water, appropriate food, a clean environment, and plenty of attention. I take time to learn each pet’s personality, routines, and boundaries rather than assuming every animal is the same. I’m careful with doors, leashes, feeding instructions, and anything that could pose a risk to your pet. I’m also happy to send photo updates so you can feel reassured while you’re away. I want you to feel confident knowing your pet is being cared for responsibly, patiently, and with lots of love.

About: I have sixteen 5 star reviews on Trusted House Sitters (along with my wife Allison who joins me on most dog and cat sits.) We have taken care of dogs of various sizes as well as a lot of cats. We both work remotely which makes us very flexible for pet care. I can work remotely from anywhere on my laptop (part time!) which allows me plenty of time to care for your dog or cat. After my years as a Trusted House Sitter, my goal is to spend most of my time dedicated to caring for animals as they are my passion so they will be my number one priority! I care for your pets in your home, I will be in most of the day working online so they will get plenty of potty breaks and attention. I am always available to contact and will make sure you receive photos and updates multiple times a day.

“Heather jumped in at the last minute for a dog walk and dinner time prep routine. Her communication was trustworthy and even included a walk photo!”

Taylor G.

About: My family has always been passionate about giving animals the best possible life & experience that we possibly could. I have owned multiple dogs of different sizes and owned for multiple kinds of reptiles. I have experience carrying for special needs dogs as two of our dogs needed extensive medical care and medication administered multiple times of day as they near the end of their lives. I consider myself to be very calm and respectful of people’s fur babies and home. I’m currently working part time, just 10 hours a week and I spend most of my time when I’m not working doing schoolwork. I’m a local college student and avid pet lover. Im passionate and safety oriented. I’ll spend most of my time caring for your pets and reading my textbooks. I’m a quick learner and can follow any instructions you set for me. I have experience administering medications to dogs as my previous dog required multiple bouts of different medication throughout the day during the end of her life. I also have experience with reptiles and heating requirements and general feeding schedules.

“Shylynn is amazing. I would say highly recommend but I don’t want her to get too found out! My pup SO enjoys his walks with Shylynn. A true gem. So grateful”

Maureen E.

“Tarah was very easy to book with, good communication and she even took Finley out in the pouring rain. We will definitely use her again!”

Allegra H.

About: I love dogs and I love taking them out and about on walks! I have taken care of many dogs from the age of 2 to 16. My most recent experience includes taking care of senior dogs. I am currently a teacher on summer break so I have lots of time on my hands to dog sit and take dogs on walks! I take care of pets in clients homes by ensuring the dog has all of its needs met. I always make sure to spend extra quality time with the dog if I noticed that it is feeling sad that its owners are away.

About: Dogs have always been a huge part of my life. I have years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities, including working at a dog daycare caring for up to 20 dogs at a time. I’m a Certified Veterinary Assistant and Pet CPR certified, so safety is always a priority. I’m patient, dependable, loving, and comfortable with everything from energetic dogs who need a good walk and playtime to senior dogs who need a little extra patience and attention. I understand that every dog has their own personality, routine, and needs. Most importantly, I treat every dog like I would want someone to treat my own—with love, respect, patience, and plenty of attention. 🐾❤️ I have a flexible schedule that allows me to give dogs plenty of time, attention, and care throughout the day. I enjoy making walks, playtime, feeding, and companionship part of my daily routine, and I’m happy to work around each dog’s individual schedule and needs. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my priority. I follow each owner’s instructions carefully and respect every pet’s normal routine. I make sure they have fresh water, meals on schedule, safe walks, playtime, potty breaks, and plenty of love and attention.

About: Dogs have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my family always had two or three at a time—from Huskies, Malamutes, and wolf dogs to French Bulldogs, Border Collies, and Pit Bulls—so I learned early that every breed brings its own personality, challenges, and way of learning. Over the years, I’ve worked on the fundamentals with a wide variety of dogs and later had the opportunity to learn from an experienced trainer with a background in search and rescue, protection work, and advanced behavior training. That experience helped me expand my skills, understand dogs on a deeper level, and appreciate how much the right approach can change both a dog’s behavior and their future. Now I’m building something of my own. My goal is to keep learning, keep improving, and use the skills I’ve developed to help dogs become more confident, manageable, and successful in their homes. Most importantly, I hope to help give dogs with behavioral challenges a second chance—and keep as many as possible from being euthanized simply because they were misunderstood or never given the right training. I tend to favor weekends and over nights with my work schedule. However, flexibility is possible. Scheduling your pups appointments ahead will always be recommended! I work with both dogs and handlers/owners to facilitate better communication. Once a dog can communicate effectively with their human, a bond deeper than “the hand that feeds me” can develop.

About: hello! i’m itzel feel welcome to check my profile :) I’ve always had a genuine love for animals, i grew up taking care of my own fur baby bella boo (she’s also in one of the pictures lol) and she’s taught me how much love, patience, and attention pets deserve. I’d love the opportunity to care for your pets and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I’m responsible, attentive, and will most definitely treat your pets like they’re my own. I’m happy to follow your pet’s routine give them plenty of attention, playtime and keep you updated with pictures and messages along the way. I can’t wait to meet you and your cuties ! 🐶🐈 I have a flexible schedule but i also work part time on the weekends as well. Whatsoever I will make sure to make time for your pets throughout the week and weekends as well💓 feel free to communicate with me if you have any questions or about my schedule! I always want pets to feel safe and comfortable while they’re in my care I’ll follow any instructions you give me and make sure I respect your home and your pet’s normal routine I will always be aware and keep a close eye on them without having to be worried and unsure. they will be well taken care of for sure!

“Jennifer did an amazing job getting our super timid dog to be comfortable with her and with walking our two dogs. She was prompt and very communicative. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a dog walker!”

Julia P.

About: I understand the various and complex needs of dogs of different breeds, ages, sizes, and reactivity. As someone with a high energy large breed dog I have specific experience with dogs that need a little more to get their energy out. I am confident that I will be more than able to get your pup that care that it needs to be happy and healthy. I am a college student that is currently home for the summer. I have open availability and should be able to accommodate almost any busy schedule so your pet can get the care it requires. Your dogs safety is my number one priority. I would love to hear any specific needs that your pet may have and will do everything in my power to accommodate them. I have experience with very large/strong dogs as well as reactive or high energy pups. My goal is to create a walk that meets the specific requirements of your dog and ensures that they are safe and comfortable.

About: I’m an animal lover first and foremost as I grew up with 5 dogs. I love spending time with them and creating a trusting bond with them. I’ve worked with reactive dogs, timid dogs and even couch potatoes, I’m patient with all types of dogs. I’ve learned that it takes good habits and positive reinforcement to create strong and safe bonds with dogs to build trust. I was self-employed for 3 years doing my own dog walking/dog sitting and then I worked for 3 years with a dog walking company in Oakland, Doggy Lama Pet Care. We focused on positive reinforcement to create safe and effective relationships for dogs to build trust, confidence and good habits. I recently moved to Santa Cruz and looking for jobs. Dog walking/dog-sitting is what I am best at. I currently have open availability until I find a full time job, but I am hoping I will find a job that will meet my needs of a consistent salary to be able to afford rent, food, gas, etc. For dog walking, I will always to make sure to provide information about my availability. I will provide an ETA for walks and give a detailed report on how your pets did on their walks, if they got to use the bathroom and report any abnormalities. I will also provide pictures of them on their walks. For dog sitting, I will always make sure that they get potty breaks, frequent walks, and quality time. I take in consideration of the accommodations the clients have for their pets and be sure that the property is safe and secured.

“Very attentive and caring. Listened to my concerns re: my pup's seperation anxiety and took extra time and TLC before and after walking her. Highly recommend!”

April B.

About: I am a very bubbly animal enthusiast! With years of experience in the veterinary field and a lifelong passion for animals, I'm thrilled to offer top-notch pet care! As a proud member of my family’s non-profit animal rescue, I've had the privilege of caring for creatures of all shapes and sizes. From seniors to puppies, I've got the love and expertise to ensure your furry friend feels right at home. Whether it's a stroll around the block or a playtime romp, I'm always up for an adventure with your beloved pet! My fenced yard and spacious home guarantee a safe and comfortable environment. And, if needed, crating is an option per your request. Rest assured, your pet will receive undivided attention in my care - no other animals in the household to distract from the fun! Let's get walking and create some unforgettable memories together! Pet care is all I know day or night and it comes very natural to me! Walking your little friend is something I would loveee to do at any time of day! I love being active and having fun with animals! I am very close to veterinarians and Vet technicians for any health concerns and vet care. I have a fenced yard and plenty of room for your fur baby! Dogs can be crated per owners request. There are no other animals in household

About: I’ve taken care of, and loved, animals since I was a child. Including my own family dog who is now 17, cats, chickens, and snakes. I recently graduated and am missing my puppy more than ever. While I can’t have pets of my own right now I’d love to help care for yours! I’m available afternoons, and evenings on weekdays, and all day on weekends. My work schedule is flexible and can be easily adapted to suit the needs of you and your pet. I have a fenced in yard and spacious house located within a lovely neighborhood with it’s own little hiking trail for your pet to explore.

“Fantastic duo! Showed up on time and instantly bonded with our pup. Asked great questions to get to know us and her better. Looking forward to having them back.”

Molly H.