Austa J.
Austa J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
~The Dog Walker~
I currently WFH as a Client Finance Manager and recently completed my MBA degree. Somehow, I still have plenty of free time and absolutely love pups! I have my own 4-year-old cavapoo, Eloise, and an 11-month-old mini poodle mix, Charlie Sheen. We go on walks 2–3 times a day along the beautiful Bay Trail and would love to walk your dog, too! Hire me to dog-sit, dog-walk, or care for your pup—I offer extra attention with snuggles, kisses, and plenty of outdoor time!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I can stay for a few hours at your home, take pups on a long walk, or simply drop by to check in and feed them. I firmly believe all pups should have access to daily cleaned and fresh bowls of water. My car can take me anywhere to care for your pup!
Ratings and reviews
Austa is absolutely amazing with our dog, Gunnar! He gets so excited to see Austa when she comes and is always timely. Gunnar is super high energy and while good on a leash still needs a firm hand, and Austa handles him so well! Highly recommend for your weekday walks!
My dog walker Austa is just precious with my cavapoo, Celina. She talks in the sweetest way to her and my 4 yr old “puppy” responds so positively to her. When Austa comes to walk Celina, she has a big old smile and a tail wag like a propeller. Austa greets her and Celina sits right away looking up at Austa while she puts Celina’s leash on. Off they go and I’m so happy that my dog is getting what she needs and that she will return to me even happier than when she left. The only thing left is a big nap snuggled up to me. What could be better?
Austa is an exceptionally loving, patient, and responsible dog caregiver! Daily walks with pups are genuine highlights of her day, and she will gladly walk that extra block to make sure your dog is thoroughly exercised and pottied out. She is truly an equal-opportunity dog lover who brings infectious enthusiasm to every single pup she meets. You can trust your fur baby is in the best possible hands with Austa!
Austa is such an animal lover. She used to walk our giant Samoyed, Linus, and she was amazing. Not only is Linus strong, weighs 82 pounds, stubborn, and obstinate, she was always able to reel him in. She reprimanded him when necessary but rewarded him when it was deserved. Austa is super generous with hugs and kisses; loves to groom, loves to stimulate with new toys, and just an overall good animal person. I would highly recommend her for any breed and any size. Not only is she strong but super sweet. We miss her here in West Michigan We knew she needed to move to California for work but we (and especially Linus) miss her. Feel free to text or email me with any questions. By the way, we are looking for a new Rover to walk Linus 2-3 times per week. If you could make a recommendation for our 49456 area, that would be greatly appreciated. Megen Latimer
I've known Austa since college in 2010, and she has always been one of the most caring, responsible, and trustworthy animal lovers I know. She genuinely loves pets of all kinds, from dogs of every size and breed to cats, birds, and other animals. As a pet owner herself with two well-loved dogs, she understands the commitment, patience, and attention that great pet care requires. I would trust Austa completely with my own pets and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, compassionate caregiver who will treat their animals like family.
My dog honestly doesn't love anyone more than Austa (besides her own mom lol.) She treats Gigi with so much love, patience, and genuine care—Gigi absolutely lights up the second Austa walks through the door. If you’re looking for a super dependable, loving, and overall amazing dog walker, your pup couldn't be in better hands!
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Schedule
I am home throughout the day to ensure frequent potty breaks, attention, and regular check-ins. I typically walk dogs twice a day, and with my flexible schedule, I can accept last-minute bookings.