Barbara B.
Deer Park, CA
Services
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Barbara can care for
Availability
I am currently able to pet sit full time. I have 2 regular clients that I walk their dogs 3 times a week, 1 client’s dogs I walk 5 times a week and 1 client’s dog I walk twice a week. I do my schedule every week and make it around the pet sitting, so they have priority, so it works for everyone.
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About Barbara B.
Communication
Dog skills
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.
Information Barbara B. would like to know about your pet
I prefer to know commands used beforehand, their likes and dislikes, triggers they might have, and of course their daily routine w/meals and exercise. Anything that makes them happier and is easier for me.
A typical day
I love to play tug of war or fetch with their ball or favorite toy. I like to walk the dogs and even jog a bit if they are up for it. I like walking them around the Calistoga neighborhoods, the elementary school, or Logvy Community Park. Wappo Park is nice in St. Helena and walking the dogs around the St. Helena neighborhoods is enjoyable as well. Yountville is great for rural shady walks and they now have a dog park!
Location
Deer Park, CA
Fun, Respectful & Caring!
Pet care experience
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 lol. 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 my cat Gizmo, who is more in retirement mode lounging about at the ripe old age of 20.
Cat care experience
Barbara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
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!
About Barbara B.
Communication
Dog skills
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.
Information Barbara B. would like to know about your pet
I prefer to know commands used beforehand, their likes and dislikes, triggers they might have, and of course their daily routine w/meals and exercise. Anything that makes them happier and is easier for me.
A typical day
I love to play tug of war or fetch with their ball or favorite toy. I like to walk the dogs and even jog a bit if they are up for it. I like walking them around the Calistoga neighborhoods, the elementary school, or Logvy Community Park. Wappo Park is nice in St. Helena and walking the dogs around the St. Helena neighborhoods is enjoyable as well. Yountville is great for rural shady walks and they now have a dog park!
Barbara B.
Deer Park, CA