Anthony L.
Anthony L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
WFH. Not a kennel. Fenced yard.
I will care for your dog like family! Your dog stays in a home, not a kennel. No runs, no cages, no hours alone in a crate waiting for the next shift. I work from home in Yorba Linda, so your dog has company all day. There's a fully fenced backyard and the El Cajon Trail a short walk away for two walks a day. You get photos and videos while you're gone, so you can see how your dog is doing instead of wondering. There's no resident dog here now (Our beloved Mina, da Corgi, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge on November 12, 2025). The household is my wife, our daughter, and any guests staying, which suits dogs who would rather not share a home full-time with another dog. Over 35 years, I've cared for my first dog, a Labradoodle, then a Maltese, and most recently our Corgi, and more than 100 dogs have stayed with us. On Rover, over 75 families have booked over 185 stays here, 33 of them more than once, and I have never cancelled a booking. After a corporate career in Silicon Valley, my wife and I moved to Orange County, and what began as a side gig became full-time work. I also consult for clients in Asia, days and evenings, which is part of why someone is always home. What you can expect • Cage-free, home-style boarding with run of the house and the yard. The kitchen and our bedroom stay off limits for hygiene. • A slow arrival. New dogs settle into their own section of the house for two to four hours, so everyone gets used to the new scent before meeting. • First introductions outside, on neutral ground, never nose-to-nose in a doorway. • Meals served apart, so no dog guards a bowl or competes over food. • Two walks a day, supervised yard time, and meals on your dog's own schedule. • Medication given on time at no extra charge, oral or injectable. • Pet first aid and CPR certified, with experience in senior and special needs care. • Daily photos and videos, plus a text if anything seems off. • Crates available for dogs who sleep better in one. Rates and add-ons • Daycare covers up to 8 hours. Extra hours are $20 per hour, per dog. • A boarding day runs 24 hours from drop-off. Late pick-ups are $20 per hour and never cost more than a full day: at four hours past your pick-up time, it becomes another boarding day. • Pickup and drop-off: $50 round trip within 10 miles, $80 within 20 miles. That covers Brea, Placentia, Anaheim Hills, Orange, and Tustin. • Gourmet meal toppers, ground beef or chicken, for an extra fee. Who I can take Small to large dogs who are comfortable around other dogs and settled in a home. I'm not able to take persistent barkers, since the other guests and the neighbors both need quiet. Dogs should be over a year old and spayed or neutered, with proof of rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations before the first stay. If your dog has quirks, anxiety, or a routine that matters, tell me at the meet-and-greet. I'd rather know and plan for it than find out on night one. Send me your dates and a few words about your dog, and I'll come back with two meet-and-greet times at the Yorba Linda Community Center this week.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
As usually Anthony took very good care of rainbow! I highly recommend him!
Anthony was an incredible sitter; from the meet and greet to his thorough checklist before drop-off, every stage was well thought-out. He sent plenty of photos throughout my dog's stay, as well as doing an amazing job taking the dog on long walks through the neighborhood trails. Anthony made sure to keep our dog stimulated and well-cared for. I wouldn't hesitate to rebook with Anthony!
Anthony is awesome, trust him completely and makes me feel comfortable knowing I'm leaving our dog in good hands. Cannot recommend enough!
Anthony was absolutely the best at watching our dog Eggie. While we were gone, we felt so confident that Eggie was being taken care of due to the great communication and love that Anthony has for dogs. I cannot recommend Anthony enough. Thank you again, Anthony for all that you do. Anthony will always be our go-to for all our Rover needs!
Anthony has watched our dog Polar several times now and he remains our favorite sitter. Polar gets completely spoiled with two long walks a day. This visit I was so glad for Anthony--Polar sustained a small injury (not Anthony's fault) and Anthony didn't hesitate. He immediately contacted us and took Polar to our vet to be certain that he was okay. Everything is fine, but I really appreciated the communication and for treating Polar like he would his own dog. Anthony is everything you'd want in a sitter and Polar loves him!
We’re so happy to have found Anthony! Anthony had requested a meet and greet and provided a list of questions regarding our dog. He took the time to understand our dog’s needs and we could tell he really cares about animals. The drop off and pick up was smooth. He sent over many pictures and we couldn’t recommend him more. Thank you and looking forward to booking with you again.
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Schedule
Dogs settle faster on a routine, so your dog's day has a shape. It flexes around their own habits, especially for seniors and dogs on medication. • 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. — Morning walk on the El Cajon Trail • 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. — Breakfast, your food and your portions • 11:00 a.m. to noon — Supervised play in the fenced yard • Noon to 2:00 p.m. — Quiet hours indoors • 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. — Afternoon play • 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. — Second walk (later in the day if it’s hot out) • 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. — Dinner, with medication if needed • 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Rest, usually near whoever is in the room • 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. — Last bathroom breaks before bed Daycare. Most families drop off between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and pick up between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. The rate covers up to 8 hours, and extra hours are $20 per hour, per dog. Boarding. A boarding day runs 24 hours from drop-off. Drop off at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up is 8:30 a.m. the next day. Late pick-ups are $20 per hour, per dog, and never cost more than one day's rate: at four hours past your time, it becomes another boarding day. A pick-up after 7:00 p.m. also counts as another day. If your travel plans shift, tell me as early as you can and I'll do what I can to work around them.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Safety comes first, and most of it happens before your dog ever arrives. We meet first, on neutral ground. Every stay starts with a meet-and-greet at the Yorba Linda Community Center, where dogs meet without anyone defending territory. It's also when I learn your dog's routine, quirks, and what makes them comfortable. Vaccinations are required. Proof of rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella protects your dog, the other dogs here, and everyone in the house. Introductions are slow. New dogs spend their first two to four hours in a separate section of the house. Dogs read the world through their noses, and that time lets everyone get used to a new scent before meeting. The first introduction then happens outside, on neutral ground. Meals are served apart. Every dog eats in a separate space. It takes a few extra minutes and removes the most common reason dogs scuffle in a group home. The house is dog-proofed. Food and anything harmful is stored out of reach, the trash bin is tall and commercial-grade, and I clean with pet-safe products. Paws get wiped with baby-safe sanitizing wipes before coming inside. The yard is fully fenced. Your dog has run of the house and the yard, always supervised. The kitchen and our bedroom stay off limits for hygiene, and gates make that easy. Between stays I walk the fence line looking for gaps and loose boards, keep toxic plants, tools, and lawn chemicals out of the yard, and make sure there's shade and fresh water whenever it's warm. Collars and harnesses get a fit check before we head out, and gates stay shut during drop-off and pick-up, which is when most escapes happen. Eyes on the house. A Ring camera system lets me check in if I step out briefly, and I have AirTags for dogs who are a flight risk. If something goes wrong. Before every stay I save your vet's details and confirm which emergency clinic nearest to us is open, so nobody is looking up an address at 2 a.m. I call you first and take your dog to your vet. If it's urgent and I can't reach you, we go straight to the emergency clinic and I keep calling until I reach you. Fireworks and holidays. The Fourth of July and New Year's Eve are the hardest nights of the year for dogs. Everyone is inside and secure well before dark, curtains closed, with music or the TV on to cover the noise, and nobody goes out without a leash and ID tags. If your dog panics at fireworks, tell me what helps and we'll plan around it. My home is clean, cozy, and set up around dogs rather than around a business. Photos of the house, the yard, and the trail are on my profile.
Pets
A typical day
Mornings start on the El Cajon Trail, before the heat. That timing is deliberate: I check the pavement with the back of my hand before we go, carry water in summer, and check ears, neck, and paws for ticks when we get back. After that the yard opens: fetch for the dogs who want it, shade for the ones who don't. Breakfast is your food, your portions, on your dog's schedule. Midday is quiet. Most dogs nap somewhere near whoever is home, and that's usually me, since I work from the house. Afternoons mean more play, a second walk, and sometimes a trip to a nearby park. Dogs who enjoy it get a pup cup, a small dollop of whipped cream in an espresso-sized cup. Tell me if your dog should skip it and they'll get a different treat. My wife and I also cook gourmet meal toppers, ground beef or chicken, as an optional add-on. Watching a dog realize dinner is better than usual never gets old. Evenings wind down with rest and a last bathroom break before bed. If your dog has a training routine, a favorite game, or a command set you want kept up, tell me and we'll keep it going while you're away.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatAnthony can host up to 15 pets per night
- Before the first stay, send me the following. It helps me keep your dog's routine intact instead of guessing at it. The basics. Name, breed, weight, age, and the best number to reach you. Daily routine. Feeding times and amounts, treats, bathroom schedule, and how long your dog is comfortable alone. Health. Any allergies or dietary restrictions, past or ongoing health issues, medication with dosage and timing, and your vet's name and number. Proof of rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccination is required. Personality. How your dog is with people and other dogs, favorite toys and games, commands they know, and anything that sets them off: thunder, doorbells, being alone, other dogs at the fence. Nothing here disqualifies a dog. It just helps me plan.