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Austin B.

Thousand Oaks, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Austin can care for

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

Availability

I can be fairly flexible on weekdays for visits and walks, but am mostly available only in the afternoon. Weekends, I am pretty much always available. House sits I can do any day of the week.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Austin B.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To start off, I always start off by caring for the pet as outlined by the owner (routines, feeding schedules, medications, things to avoid, walks). But in addition to that, I like to have some fun with the dogs that I sit. I will play with them a bit and in general just hang out with them.

Information Austin B. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know their tendencies, are they prone to running off?, Can they be let off the leash at all?, Are they aggressive with other dogs?, Are they friendly with other people? What is their preferred way to play? (catch, tug of war, etc.) Just so I know what avoid and make sure the dog and community are safe. I have no breed preferences however.

A typical day

I would generally probably take them to a local park, but would also switch it up and take them on new routes. But it would also depend on the dog, for example if the dog loved to play catch then I think the park would be a good place to keep going to.

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA

Austin B.'s Neighborhood

Will make your dog Airbud

Pet care experience

The last two dogs I had were the best pets I've ever had, one in particular I took everywhere, hiking, running, swimming and even to play basketball. I even took her halfway up Mt. Diablo one time. I feel like every dog owner should expose their dogs to many outside environments, something other than there backyard or house. The only regrets I have about my past ownership is not taking my dogs out everyday. As an owner I believe that dogs should be treated more than just a convenient stress reliever. Dogs can be your closest friend so they ought to be cared for and treated like a great one. What I bring to the table is a genuine love for all dogs and an understanding of their needs.

Reviews

Amber B.
House Sitting • mars 10, 2026
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This was our second time having Austin stay at our place while we went out of town. We have adopted a new furry baby since the last sit so he basically walked in to a different dynamic. Austin is very clean and respectful. Our dogs are always happy to see him. Would absolutely recommend.

Jill L.
House Sitting • févr. 27, 2026
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Austin was reliable, sent photos everyday and left the house clean. Our schedule changed and he was adaptable and understanding. We came home to a happy dog.

Michelle S.
House Sitting • oct. 24, 2025
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Austin did a great job of watching our 3 large dogs. One of them is 14 years old and he made sure that she was comfortable and relaxed while we were gone. He sent photos and updated us. We highly recommend him!

Lauren M.
House Sitting • août 25, 2025
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Austin took great care of the house and my little Goldie. The house was neat when I returned. Goldie was happy. Communication was timely. What more could you ask for?

About Austin B.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To start off, I always start off by caring for the pet as outlined by the owner (routines, feeding schedules, medications, things to avoid, walks). But in addition to that, I like to have some fun with the dogs that I sit. I will play with them a bit and in general just hang out with them.

Information Austin B. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know their tendencies, are they prone to running off?, Can they be let off the leash at all?, Are they aggressive with other dogs?, Are they friendly with other people? What is their preferred way to play? (catch, tug of war, etc.) Just so I know what avoid and make sure the dog and community are safe. I have no breed preferences however.

A typical day

I would generally probably take them to a local park, but would also switch it up and take them on new routes. But it would also depend on the dog, for example if the dog loved to play catch then I think the park would be a good place to keep going to.

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Austin B.

Thousand Oaks, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews