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Barbara L.

Loma Portal, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•21 reviews
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Work-From-Home Dog Tia

Pet care experience

Does your doggo need a work-from-home auntie in its life? Get ready for lots of photos and updates because your babies will get 24-7 attention at Casa de Barbara, located just one hop, skip and a bark away from the poochie paradise of Dusty Rhodes Dog Park or OB Dog Beach. ** Aside from snuggling doggies, I work full-time from my home office on East Coast hours. Early morning dropoffs are no problem — maybe you noticed how close I am to the airport? Most dogs from my reviews have been coming to me for years, but I have some room in my calendar due to the occasional cross-country move. **

Reviews

David H.
Dog Boarding • Jul 20, 2023
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Barbara was wonderful. Communication with her was easy and she responded very quickly. She sent me lots of pictures of Matt during his stay. I would definitely book a stay for Matt with her again.

Vinny C.
Dog Boarding • Jun 27, 2023
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Barbara and James were great. Very communicative, sent us regular updates and we could tell Alfie felt right at home. Highly recommend and will be using them again!

Brianna A.
Dog Boarding • Jun 16, 2023
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Barbara took my pup in very last minute and was so kind and happy to help! Ollie absolutely loved his stay. She sent pics frequently which was very nice. I’d recommend Barbara to anyone!

Nam N.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 19, 2023
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Barbara was really great! Bella stayed with her for daycare today and she was awesome with her. She was very communicative and sent lots of pics to keep me updated. She even offered a meet and greet beforehand. Since the pup is such a senior and has special needs, it’s a relief to find someone who is so attentive and kind. I would definitely recommend booking with her.

About Barbara L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am particularly suited to watching dogs Monday to Friday. To compensate for being wifi-bound for work, I do tend to have fairly busy weekends. We are big lovers of rescue dogs in my family —even the doxie in my profile, who lives with my parents in New York! I have no pets of my own currently. **

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Barbara L. would like to know about your pet

Meet and greets are essential so we can acquainted. Tell me what to say if kids want to pet your fur-baby, if there are certain treats to avoid, and what you think about going off-leash at the beach.

A typical day

Lots of options for nature walks: San Diego River Pathway, Dusty Rhodes Dog Park, Sunset Cliffs, OB Dog Park, Robb Athletic Field, Famosa Slough, Liberty Station.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Barbara can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Barbara can watch in your home

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

Availability

The pups usually sit on my lap as I work, but there is also a guest bed in the home office for those that need their own space. Outside, your pet will get plenty of walks or spirited runs. **

About Barbara L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am particularly suited to watching dogs Monday to Friday. To compensate for being wifi-bound for work, I do tend to have fairly busy weekends. We are big lovers of rescue dogs in my family —even the doxie in my profile, who lives with my parents in New York! I have no pets of my own currently. **

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Barbara L. would like to know about your pet

Meet and greets are essential so we can acquainted. Tell me what to say if kids want to pet your fur-baby, if there are certain treats to avoid, and what you think about going off-leash at the beach.

A typical day

Lots of options for nature walks: San Diego River Pathway, Dusty Rhodes Dog Park, Sunset Cliffs, OB Dog Park, Robb Athletic Field, Famosa Slough, Liberty Station.

Location

San Diego, CA

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Barbara L.

Loma Portal, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•21 reviews