Barbara B.
Barbara B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Fun, Respectful & Caring!
I have grown up with dogs and cats since I was 5. We had medium sized dogs, 2 terrier mixes Benz & Benjamiah, and a poodle named Tracy. My grandparents had Irish Setters, Brandy & Rusty, who I spent my summers running and swimming with. We had a Siamese cat Coco, a domestic short haired named Butterscotch, a longhaired named Gati, and had 4 cats at one point- Strider, Waldon, Keelee & Kara. I even owned guinea pigs Albert & Lilac, a hamster I took over for a roommate named Einstein, and a beta fish Bebe. Do sea monkeys count lol? I give animals 100% attention, and make sure they feel loved and cared for. I love playing with cats with feather wands or laser pointers, and playing fetch and tug of war with dogs. I feel comfortable with animals to make sure they feel safe and am willing to try and help out with unwanted behavior. I have helped clients with chickens as well. I have administered oral drugs and intravenously, helped care for a blind dog and a dog with hip displaysia in which I had to put her in a cart w/wheels for walks.
Cat care experience
Barbara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I make sure to get and follow instructions at my client's home for their pets. I let the pets sleep on the bed with me, and can drive dogs to different places to go for a walk if allowed. I can bring toys for cats if they don't have any to play with, most love catnip if allowed. I bring a collapsable water bowl for dog walks. I give them a lot of attention and love playing with pets. I make sure I know the commands the owner's use so I use the same ones. I give pets a lot of affection, and being a massage practitioner, I do give good rubs and pets, feeling where they could use it, and where they like it as well. They usually look forward to my return, remembering the time I spent with them with their tail wags and excitement on my return. I can send photos of pets, even videos, and don't mind client's checking in while they are gone. I am detail oriented and pay attention to what the pets are doing, like habits, and share that with the owners. I’m used to cleaning dogs paws or drying them off if its been muddy/rainy. Also getting off any eye crust.
Ratings and reviews
An amazing pet sitter! You will be in good hands!
Barbara is experienced, intuitive, dependable and very caring. Our very picky cat responded well to her and she seemed to know exactly what he wanted or needed. She came twice a day at the times we agreed upon (even over the holidays) to feed him, give fresh water, change litter and take care of whatever else he was accustomed to. And to play with him, a lot! It was our first time leaving him with "strangers" , and of course we were nervous. But it all worked out very well and we were quite pleased with her. We're going to book Barbara again for another trip this year.
Barbara was great! She always answered promptly and great pictures of our kitty. Absolutely would hire her again.
Very responsible and caring.Provided updates and pictures. A pleasure to work with!
Barbara is the best person I've ever had take care of my dogs. She won over my shy girl Zelda to the point where I received a photo of Zelda snuggled up and giving Barbara her look of love. And she accepted Jasper's generous affection. J & Z got lots of play time, walks and love while she stayed with them. I was able to fully relax and enjoy my trip knowing Barbara was taking care of my fur kids. Her communication before and during my trip was thoughtful and thorough as well. I count myself very fortunate to have connected with Barbara and know you will too.
Auntie Barbara Rocks! My wife I live in Reno and I was officiating a wedding in Calistoga (overnighting at the Motor Lodge). We need a sitter to watch our HIGH energy, 5-month-old , 7lb Aussiedoodle name Mabel - who can be a bit of a bully when it comes to love and attention! Barbara took on the task and loved, cared, walked, played and managed Mabel– phenomenally well! Barbara is amazing, flexible (our schedule continued to evolve) and supportive – I would trust Barbara with a human relative. Mabel sends her love to Auntie Barbara and wishes she lived in Reno!
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Schedule
I have 8 regular clients that I walk their dog(s)- some I walk 5 days a week, some as needed to their schedule. I do my schedule every week. I have clients that reach out when they need me more infrequently, but am there go to walker, as well as for cat check ins.