Doggy Day Care Forestland

About: I am a dog walker and trainer based in Emeryville. I am currently working towards my CTC to improve my training skills. I have experience training dogs big and small in single and multi dog homes. I use positive reinforcement (usually food) in my training and do not use aversive tools for training. I love teaching all sorts of behaviors, but especially love training good manners and leash walking skills. I offer regular dog walking for enrichment and exercise as well as training walks that work on walking and public behaviors. For pet sitting: I have owned large and small dogs, cats, insects, rats, fish, and other birds. I have owned a diabetic dog who requires insulin twice a day and a cat who received pills every day for her thyroid. I have experience giving medicine both orally and via shot using positive reinforcement. I’m am currently taking classes learning to be a dog trainer, I am looking for walking clients to get more experience with all types of dogs. I have an amazing friendly dog who is a Guide Dogs for the Blind career change. He is a working service dog, so he may come to sits or on walks if it’s appropriate.

“Madeleine was immensely helpful in accepting our last minute early morning booking for our timid dog. She was warm and welcoming and took the time to learn our dogs needs. Looking forward to rebooking in the future - thank you!!”

Natalie B.

“Anchisa is wonderful with dogs! She managed Joey’s puppy antics beautifully and kept in touch during the day with frequent updates and photo. Joey was clearly happy and completely at ease with her and her husband. Highly recommended!”

Hannah R.

“Thank you both so much! My timid gal Ramona is slowly but surely getting more comfortable and confident, and Matthew and Van Joseph are so kind and caring and patient with her!”

Liana W.

“Didem was so sweet and took great care of Gia. She asked a lot of questions to help make Gia as comfortable as possible and sent regular updates and pictures. I would definitely leave Gia with them again!!”

Anna J.

“Ruthy is the BEST. I'm never worried about Jackson while he's with her. I receive videos and pics all day long and it looks like he's having the time of his life. Big thanks to Ruthy for keeping my boy so happy -- you're a rockstar! ”

Kristen M.

“Ellie had a great day with Danielle and Joel! They were very active with her and gave her plenty of outdoor time which we so appreciate! Our pup came home happy and sleepy from her day of play.”

Neal And Jillian M.

“Jenny was an excellent doggy day carer, and we’re already think about when to book her next. Excellent communication, and a delight to deal with!”

Ben R.

“Thank you Valerie for looking after our Biscuit. It was Biscuit first time at Daycare and you did an amazing job making it easy for Biscuit to adjust. We will be in touch again for another Daycare day soon. God bless.”

Debbie B.

“Anthony was one of the best dogsitters I’ve connected with through Rover. He has been super clear with communication, very flexible/accommodating of Fluffy’s needs and my schedule, and most importantly, took super good care of Fluffy. She’s a high maintenance dog that barks a lot, but I could tell immediately that Anthony is very confident in taking care of all kinds of dogs in all situations.”

Tiffany C.

“Mariola was great! She's very sweet and loves dogs. She even sent me a photo of Jojo having fun with his new friends. This was my dog's first time in day care and I felt totally secure. I highly recommend her!”

Paula D.

“Christine is incredibly sweet and was very accommodating, my pup Roché had a great time and was immediately taken with her, I will definitely be booking with her again!”

Devon B.

“Simba had a fantastic time. He came home happy and ready for bed. Mary took lots of photos and we would be happy to use Mary again when we are in the area.”

Katherine B.

“Gracie loves to play with Nadine’s dogs. She had a great time! Thank you, Nadine, for taking care of my pup. I have no anxiety while she’s with you. I know she’ll have fun.”

Christine L.

“Amazing!!! Rollie had such a great time he literally slept from the time we arrived home till the next morning. I took him out once and right back to sleep he went so I know he had a great with with Tamara. Thank you so much for taking such great care of my pup and sending photos.”

Patricia M.

“I cannot recommend Andre highly enough! From the meet and greet, it was clear he was a true dog lover and incredibly professional. He took wonderful care of our dog Charlie, and provided updates with photos. It was such a relief he was in such good hands. We will absolutely be booking again and highly recommend him!”

rosaliza C.

“Baxter has stayed Andrea and her pups twice for daycare, with hopefully more days to come! Andrea has a gentle, kind spirit and seems very attuned to a dog's needs. At our meet & greet, she asked great questions about Baxter and his routines. She provided fun updates with pics a few times a day -- much appreciated!”

Jennifer K.

About: I have been surrounded by animals my entire life, beginning with my childhood growing up on a farm. That early, hands-on exposure taught me the fundamentals of animal care, daily routines, and how to read animal behavior. This transitioned into professional work as a dog trainer at Happy Hound play and daycare in Oakland where I trained and cared for dogs both at the center and on park walks and in home visits. I am able to confidently handle pets of all sizes, temperaments, and energy levels from puppies needing structure and basic obedience to older dogs requiring a gentle, patient approach. I have a background in housing and caring for animals. I currently share my home with my own pet, Baloo and my housemates pet Bentley my living space is always dog-friendly. I know exactly what it takes to create a safe, enriching, and comforting environment for visiting animals. I can give owners peace of mind while they are away! I am currently working part-time and have lots of flexibility to work around schedules and to setup routines! I also have transportation to travel. I have a fully fenced in yard with two fur babies to keep your doggos safe and entertained! They can lounge outside in the sun or inside.

“We are so glad that we found Shruti to care for our German Shepherd mix! Shruti is super responsive, very mature, very responsible, and knows how to make an anxious dog feel at home! This was our first time having our new dog with a sitter, and Shruti definitely put us at ease from the first moment. We are looking forward to working with Shruti again for sure!”

Robert & Brian D.

“Finn had a great time with Vanessa. She’s very kind and easy to communicate with, and Finn appreciates her great yard. Finn had a great time with Vanessa’s dog Robin. We will definitely book again!”

Koko S.