Barbara B.
Barbara B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your fur baby’s new best friend!
Hi, I’m Ari, and I’m so excited to meet your furry friend! I’ve raised dogs of my own and know firsthand the joy, energy, and responsibility that come with caring for them. I’ve also invested in dog training and behavioral courses, which has given me strong skills in understanding each dog’s unique personality and needs, but also understand the importance of what level of care goes into taking care of a dog. Whether your dog is playful, shy, or full of puppy energy, I’m confident in my ability to create a safe, structured, and loving environment. I specialize in positive reinforcement and know how to balance discipline with affection as well as build trust while keeping routines consistent and respectful. From long walks to mindful playtime, I treat every dog like my own. Whether you’re heading out of town or just need a dependable walker during the day, I’m here to make sure your pup feels loved, exercised, and secure.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In my home, my fur baby is free to roam as he is house trained, but still monitored as he is young and curious and has a cavernous hole for a tummy. :) I like to watch him out side off leash as well as provide structured walks and training time. I can accommodate the desires of other pet owners as they wish, and find my ability to provide a comfy world for my own dog to translate to others.
Ratings and reviews
Ari was amazing!!!! She took such good care of our babies over the five days we were gone for Christmas. Truly a joy knowing they had her with them and keeping them healthy and happy. I recommend her ten times over and can’t wait to use Ari again!!
I've had many pet sitters for my dogs over the years and I can say with no hesitation that Ari (Barbara) was one of the best! Complete trust and confidence that she could handle taking care of my 15 year old lab! Great communication and she treated my Guinness as if he was her family member. Thank you so much Ari!
I cannot say enough good things about Ari! This was my first time using a dog-walking app and having someone other than me care for my dogs, so I was definitely a little nervous. But from the very start, Ari made everything feel so easy and stress-free. I was home the first day to see how my dogs would respond, and they immediately took to her. The next four days, she handled everything on her own—and did it perfectly. She followed every instruction carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and paid close attention to the little details (like removing their harnesses afterward without being asked—something I really appreciated!). The daily updates with photos and notes were such a comfort while I was away. My dogs were clearly in great hands, and it showed. She even brought in a package from my mail lady for me while I was gone—above and beyond in every way. Ari is a literal sweetheart, professional, reliable, and just amazing with my 2 dogs. I’ve 100% found my person—no need to look elsewhere. I’ll definitely be booking her again and again!
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Schedule
I work from home and make my own schedule so I can flexibly adjust to your schedule’s needs. I spend a fixed time a day for “dog time” (my own pup) so it is not hard to prioritize new fur friends for the same reason too.