Anna L.
Anna L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$43 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Smart Walks. Happy Dogs.
My walks are designed to exercise your dog’s body and mind. I don’t believe a good walk is just about distance or getting steps in. I tailor each visit to your dog’s personality, energy level, age, and needs, using a mix of physical exercise, sniffing, exploration, play, and positive reinforcement to help them come home satisfied and engaged. My professional background taught me to anticipate needs, notice details, communicate clearly, and make good judgment calls. My experience in training and habit coaching also shapes how I reinforce skills and routines with dogs. I think beyond the immediate walk or visit—whether that means refreshing bowls, fully changing the litter when needed, or taking care of the little things so you don’t come home to extra work. I’m the founder of Pets Play Smart LLC and have earned 101 five-star Rover reviews caring for dogs with a wide range of personalities and routines. My approach is force-free, thoughtful, and individualized. I pay attention to the little things—changes in behavior, appetite, mobility, stool, comfort, or energy—and I’ll let you know when I notice something worth watching. Clients also appreciate that I treat the entire visit as part of their pet’s care. I keep food and water areas tidy, follow routines carefully, send detailed updates and photos, and use good judgment when something unexpected comes up. My goal is for you to be able to focus on work or enjoy your time away knowing your dog isn’t simply being walked—they’re being thoughtfully cared for, mentally engaged, and physically exercised. Weekdays 8 a.m.–7 p.m.: standard rate Weekends: +$5 Before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.: +$10 Before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.: +$15 Licensed. Insured. Bonded.
Cat care experience
Anna also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
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.
Ratings and reviews
Thank you Anna, appreciate you keeping the kitties safe and well fed
Communicative and detail oriented!
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.
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Schedule
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.