Anna L.
Downtown Sunnyvale, CA
Services
These prices are for 1 dog.Prices include all fees.
Anna can care for
Availability
Pet care doesn't just fit into my routine—it is my routine. As Chief of Pet at Pets Play Smart LLC, managing and enriching your dog's day is my sole professional focus. Because this is my full-time second career, my daily and weekly schedules are intentionally designed around the needs of my clients. I structure my days to ensure optimal timing for mid-day walks, structured habit-training sessions, and timely drop-ins. My full-time availability means that I have the dedicated mental and physical energy required to focus entirely on your best furry friend's safety, daily routine and mental enrichment.
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About Anna L.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Whether I am stepping into your home for a pet sitting visit or exploring the neighborhood on a dog walk, safety and security are managed by design. . In Your Home (Human-Centered Care): I treat your space with the utmost respect. I proactively clean up any pet messes, wash used pet bowls, and tidy their area so there is absolutely nothing for you to do but relax when you return home. To ensure a comfortable and secure environment, I always monitor the home's temperature, adjust curtains as needed for climate or privacy, and turn on night lights for evening comfort. Before leaving, I complete a security checklist: securing entry points, double-checking door locks, and confirming alarms are set. . On Walks (Advanced Safety): Safety on the move is high-tech and highly secure. For absolute peace of mind, I utilize a GPS tracker on walks. When walking multiple dogs, I secure their leashes to a heavy-duty climbing carabiner anchor system. This professional setup prevents tangling, evenly distributes weight, and ensures I maintain absolute, fail-safe physical control at all times—with zero risk of a leash slipping from my hands. . Professional Protection: For your total peace of mind, my business is fully licensed, bonded, and professionally insured. You will receive a detailed Rover card with photos and a status update after every single service, ensuring absolute transparency.
Information Anna L. would like to know about your pet
To ensure a completely seamless experience and absolute peace of mind while you are away, I request that all clients provide the following emergency protocols before our first booking: . 1. Off-Grid Backup Contact: If you and your primary emergency contact are traveling together (or may be out of cellular range), please provide a secondary local contact. This person should be authorized to make emergency medical decisions and financial payments on your behalf if you cannot be reached. . 2. Veterinary Information & Care Authorization: Please share your regular veterinarian's name, clinic, and phone number. Additionally, if your pup has pet insurance, please share the provider and policy number. In the rare event of an urgent medical situation, my protocol is to immediately contact your regular vet. If the situation requires immediate attention and your regular vet is unavailable, I will transport your pet to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital while keeping you fully informed. . 3. Behavioral & Routine Nuances: To help me design the best possible day for your pup, please share any specific habit quirks, triggers (such as bikes, scooters, or stray dogs), or unique routines they thrive on!
A typical day
Here is how Mom designs our time together: 🧠 Habit-Building & Training: We practice real-world manners to gently curb unwanted behaviors (like pulling or barking) and lock in good habits (like walking nicely on a leash). 🏃♂️ For High-Energy Pups: We tire out both body and mind! Walks include active exercise paired with nose work, tracking, and fun brain games. ❤️ For Shy or Sensitive Pups: We slow things down. Mom reads their body language, respects their space, and uses positive, reward-based steps to build true confidence. 🏠 The Human-Centered Touch: Before leaving, Mom washes the water bowl, handles any small accidents, ensures your home is secure, and sends you a detailed, peaceful update so you never have to guess how the day went. FOR PUPPIES ----------- Accident & Cleanup Protocol: Meticulously cleaning up any crate or floor accidents with enzyme cleaners so the house stays pristine and the puppy doesn't relearn bad habits. Potty Training Reinforcement: Taking them out immediately, using specific verbal cues, and rewarding them at the exact right second to lock in their house-training. Socialization & Brain Games: Introducing gentle environmental sounds, textures, and basic impulse-control games (like waiting at doors) instead of just exhausting them physically.
Location
Downtown Sunnyvale, CA
Pets
Dog Behavior & Lifestyle Coach
Pet care experience
Trusted by over 100 local families with 101 five-star Rover reviews. I've had the privilege of caring for dogs of all ages, personalities, and energy levels. My clients know me for dependable communication, thoughtful care, and helping dogs enjoy every walk—not just get through it. I'm the founder of Pets Play Smart LLC, where I combine positive reinforcement, behavior science, and a human-centered approach to help dogs build confidence and good habits. Every walk or visit is tailored to your dog's individual needs, whether that's an energetic adventure, a relaxing sniffari, or reinforcing polite leash manners. ## What you can expect 🐾 Enrichment-focused walks that engage both body and mind 🐾 Positive reinforcement—never punishment or force 🐾 Reliable, professional communication with detailed updates and photos 🐾 Consistent routines that help your dog feel safe and comfortable 🐾 Care that's customized to your dog's personality, age, and goals I care for every dog as an individual. Some need extra exercise, some need patience and confidence-building, and others simply need a calm, dependable friend while you're away. My goal is always the same: to give your dog a safe, enjoyable experience and give you complete peace of mind. If you're looking for someone who sees your dog as more than just another appointment on the calendar, I'd love to meet you both.
Cat care experience
Anna also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Highly recommend Anna! We used her services for drop in visits while out of town. She was communicative, dependable and super caring for our pets. She offered to do a meet and greet in advance so that she could get familiar with the pets and their environment. I will definitely use her again when the need arises!
Anna was amazing with Simba! She constantly sent updates, videos and pictures of the walks. She is very responsive and was always making sure Simba’s mind is engaged through some activity. During Simba's walks she was training him not to lunge at people and ignore dogs. To top it all off she left us a sweet note as to how she enjoyed her time with him! Highly recommend her if you have energetic dogs!
Anna is awesome! She has walked our three high-energy puppies several times now and done great with them, managing to get them to listen and calm down on walks. She is punctual, friendly, and great with dogs!
Anna and Manish took care of Simba like pros! Happy to have gotten to know them and will definitely recommend them! Great at communicating how Simba is doing everyday along with pictures.
About Anna L.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Whether I am stepping into your home for a pet sitting visit or exploring the neighborhood on a dog walk, safety and security are managed by design. . In Your Home (Human-Centered Care): I treat your space with the utmost respect. I proactively clean up any pet messes, wash used pet bowls, and tidy their area so there is absolutely nothing for you to do but relax when you return home. To ensure a comfortable and secure environment, I always monitor the home's temperature, adjust curtains as needed for climate or privacy, and turn on night lights for evening comfort. Before leaving, I complete a security checklist: securing entry points, double-checking door locks, and confirming alarms are set. . On Walks (Advanced Safety): Safety on the move is high-tech and highly secure. For absolute peace of mind, I utilize a GPS tracker on walks. When walking multiple dogs, I secure their leashes to a heavy-duty climbing carabiner anchor system. This professional setup prevents tangling, evenly distributes weight, and ensures I maintain absolute, fail-safe physical control at all times—with zero risk of a leash slipping from my hands. . Professional Protection: For your total peace of mind, my business is fully licensed, bonded, and professionally insured. You will receive a detailed Rover card with photos and a status update after every single service, ensuring absolute transparency.
Information Anna L. would like to know about your pet
To ensure a completely seamless experience and absolute peace of mind while you are away, I request that all clients provide the following emergency protocols before our first booking: . 1. Off-Grid Backup Contact: If you and your primary emergency contact are traveling together (or may be out of cellular range), please provide a secondary local contact. This person should be authorized to make emergency medical decisions and financial payments on your behalf if you cannot be reached. . 2. Veterinary Information & Care Authorization: Please share your regular veterinarian's name, clinic, and phone number. Additionally, if your pup has pet insurance, please share the provider and policy number. In the rare event of an urgent medical situation, my protocol is to immediately contact your regular vet. If the situation requires immediate attention and your regular vet is unavailable, I will transport your pet to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital while keeping you fully informed. . 3. Behavioral & Routine Nuances: To help me design the best possible day for your pup, please share any specific habit quirks, triggers (such as bikes, scooters, or stray dogs), or unique routines they thrive on!
A typical day
Here is how Mom designs our time together: 🧠 Habit-Building & Training: We practice real-world manners to gently curb unwanted behaviors (like pulling or barking) and lock in good habits (like walking nicely on a leash). 🏃♂️ For High-Energy Pups: We tire out both body and mind! Walks include active exercise paired with nose work, tracking, and fun brain games. ❤️ For Shy or Sensitive Pups: We slow things down. Mom reads their body language, respects their space, and uses positive, reward-based steps to build true confidence. 🏠 The Human-Centered Touch: Before leaving, Mom washes the water bowl, handles any small accidents, ensures your home is secure, and sends you a detailed, peaceful update so you never have to guess how the day went. FOR PUPPIES ----------- Accident & Cleanup Protocol: Meticulously cleaning up any crate or floor accidents with enzyme cleaners so the house stays pristine and the puppy doesn't relearn bad habits. Potty Training Reinforcement: Taking them out immediately, using specific verbal cues, and rewarding them at the exact right second to lock in their house-training. Socialization & Brain Games: Introducing gentle environmental sounds, textures, and basic impulse-control games (like waiting at doors) instead of just exhausting them physically.
Anna L.
Downtown Sunnyvale, CA