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Alyssa G.

San Ramon, CA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Pets deserve our best love, always

Pet care experience

Ever since I was five years old, I was thinking of animals when telling everybody I met that I wanted to be a veterinarian. Even though that dream has passed, there is hardly a day that goes by where I am not thinking about animals and how they are one of our greatest gifts we ought to cherish all the time, never to take for granted. I spent 3 years working for Pet Food Express and another three years at a vet hospital. I have been pet-sitting for over 11 years and am well-versed in what it takes to maintain a pet’s mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. I have a French-Bulldog Chihuahua mix of my own named Taquito. When with your pet, it is my promise to be fully present with them and provide any cuddles, walks, treats, playtime, and anything else they might need. I imagine how hard it must be for them to experience their family being away so I do all I can to give them company they will love. People have given feedback that their animals calm down in my presence and that they return home to a happy pet. They are thankful for my trustworthiness and that they can have peace of mind when their pet is in my care. I also have a generous lunch break so if you live close enough, I am happy to spend time with them in the middle of the day. I would be more than happy to meet you and your pet(s) to see how I can help and look forward to it!

Reviews

Sam C.
House Sitting • Jul 06, 2019
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Okay

Jesse R.
House Sitting • Apr 02, 2018
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Alyssa has watched our dog / home twice while we have gone on long vacations. Marla loves her and we do too! Highly recommend her for your house sitting / pet care needs!

Jesse R.
House Sitting • Jan 21, 2017
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Alyssa did a great job staying overnight with our pup for a few days. She went out of her way to do things around the house for us as well as being there for our dog day and night. She kept us informed every day with texts and pics as well. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

About Alyssa G.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I always stay in the same room during the day and sleep in the same room as the pets I am sitting for (if the owner allows). I make sure to pet them often and talk to them as if I were talking to my best friend, often taking effort to get them excited about going on walks or about when their family is returning. I do safety checks every time I am entering or exiting around their accessible area to make sure there are no apparent dangers or risks to their wellbeing, as well as the rest of the house’s perimeters.

Information Alyssa G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what your dog loves best with human interactions or toys/activities, and what a normal day for him or her looks like. It’s also important to know if/when he/she barks, and what triggers anxiety so that we can avoid it if possible.

A typical day

I usually go for a game of fetch in the backyard, tug-of-war, or give them toys they love to spend time with. I have fun giving them toys with treats inside so that they can get a reward for figuring out a puzzle. I may even test the commands they know and teach them a fun new one! I also am happy to just curl up on the couch and cuddle with them. It all depends on their mood, I will match it.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$63per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$29per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$23per walk

Alyssa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I can stop by during lunch breaks and I can also spend time with your pet in early mornings before work, or on most evenings.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 5 years ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Alyssa G.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I always stay in the same room during the day and sleep in the same room as the pets I am sitting for (if the owner allows). I make sure to pet them often and talk to them as if I were talking to my best friend, often taking effort to get them excited about going on walks or about when their family is returning. I do safety checks every time I am entering or exiting around their accessible area to make sure there are no apparent dangers or risks to their wellbeing, as well as the rest of the house’s perimeters.

Information Alyssa G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what your dog loves best with human interactions or toys/activities, and what a normal day for him or her looks like. It’s also important to know if/when he/she barks, and what triggers anxiety so that we can avoid it if possible.

A typical day

I usually go for a game of fetch in the backyard, tug-of-war, or give them toys they love to spend time with. I have fun giving them toys with treats inside so that they can get a reward for figuring out a puzzle. I may even test the commands they know and teach them a fun new one! I also am happy to just curl up on the couch and cuddle with them. It all depends on their mood, I will match it.

Location

San Ramon, CA

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Alyssa G.

San Ramon, CA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews