Aiko K.
Walnut Creek, CA
Aiko's Puppy Love in Walnut Creek!
Pet care experience
I am a dog lover and fiber artist who works from our currently petless home. Our beloved Chu-chan (who I often used as a model for my tapestries) passed a few years ago. My high school teacher husband, Dennis, and I miss her lots and would be happy to care for your dear house trained over 2 year old pup while you are away. Doggies must be up to date on their shots, on a flea prevention regimen, NOT use 'pee pads' inside the house, wear dog tags (whether or not they have a chip), and, especially, be able to sleep on their own in the living room. We prefer dogs under 40 pounds but larger, mellow dogs might also be workable. Pup can hang with me as I weave in my studio or have free rein of the fenced back yard. I'm happy to take breaks during the day for puppy walks. We are conveniently located in Walnut Creek near the Iron Horse Trail and can walk or drive to the Heather Farm Dog Park. Various open space trails are also a short drive away. Currently we do not have any animals living with us- just my husband and I- and are happy to host yours. The total fee (including Rover's part) per 24 hrs. is $63 ($75 holidays) if your dog can be with other dogs- we like to have 2 to 3 dogs at a time. Please be aware that Rover does add additional fees- the number you see listed on the site is the total per day fee. If your pup does not get on well with other dogs and needs to be the only 4 legger around the fee is $150 per 24 hours. In addition to overnight boarding we accept dogs for daycare in our home. For daycare during the daytime the total fee is $54 or $59 during holidays. Please identify any food bowls you bring with your dog's name on them and know that we don't guarantee that any toys you bring will not be damaged ;) Please check the calendar for availability as I might be away leading trips to Guatemala to explore the Mayan Textile Culture or in Japan showing my artwork**. I also speak Japanese and Spanish
Reviews
My doggies enjoyed their stay and Aiko was very accommodating! Grateful to have found her! Thank you Aiko
Always bring our dog to aiko. They do a great job taking car of our buddy.
Aiko and Dennis were absolutely wonderful to our dog Cashew. She stay for almost 2 weeks and the two of them kept us posted with photos and messages on how she was doing. We really appreciated that and could see our dog was having a wonderful time in their loving home. We can highly recommend boarding your dog with Aiko and Dennis.
Took great care of our dog ! And daily updates. So appreciated
About Aiko K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I work from home and am almost always there. Happy to have doggies around when I work and also happy to let them out into the fenced backyard when they desire.
Home
Information Aiko K. would like to know about your pet
In your first message to us please let us know: In what room in your house your dog sleeps... in a crate? Dog bed? Your dog's age and energy level ** please note we do not accept dogs that use an indoor 'pee pad' How your dog gets on with other dogs and humans Any special issues, diet, meds, etc. ** please label any bowls, etc. that you bring and note that we do not guarantee toys return in the same condition in which they arrived ;)
A typical day
We usually take the dogs on a morning and afternoon walk in the neighborhood or to Walden Park- always on leash. Sometimes we go the the Heather Farms dog park via the Iron Horse Trail if the owner gives permission. Dogs move between the house and backyard as they please. Plenty of squirrels are available for chasing. And we love to snuggle with doggies in the living room. Please note that dogs sleep in the living room and are not permitted in our bedroom. If your dog is used to sleeping with a human we will have to do a one night tryout to make sure sleeping in the living room works ;)
Services
Aiko can host
Availability
** Even if the calendar says unavailable please feel free to send an inquiry as we might be able to accomodate you depending on the timing of drop off and pick up.
About Aiko K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I work from home and am almost always there. Happy to have doggies around when I work and also happy to let them out into the fenced backyard when they desire.
Home
Information Aiko K. would like to know about your pet
In your first message to us please let us know: In what room in your house your dog sleeps... in a crate? Dog bed? Your dog's age and energy level ** please note we do not accept dogs that use an indoor 'pee pad' How your dog gets on with other dogs and humans Any special issues, diet, meds, etc. ** please label any bowls, etc. that you bring and note that we do not guarantee toys return in the same condition in which they arrived ;)
A typical day
We usually take the dogs on a morning and afternoon walk in the neighborhood or to Walden Park- always on leash. Sometimes we go the the Heather Farms dog park via the Iron Horse Trail if the owner gives permission. Dogs move between the house and backyard as they please. Plenty of squirrels are available for chasing. And we love to snuggle with doggies in the living room. Please note that dogs sleep in the living room and are not permitted in our bedroom. If your dog is used to sleeping with a human we will have to do a one night tryout to make sure sleeping in the living room works ;)
Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Aiko K.
Walnut Creek, CA