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Bill & Dawn G.

Thousand Oaks, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•74 reviews
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8 years experience boarding dogs

Pet care experience

58 Years Experience Caring For Dogs The gratification you will have knowing that you made the right decision in using our services will be shared by your dog(s) happiness in our dog-to-dog and human-to-dog relationships. Check out our many reviews. We are very proud of them. Our guests and their parents say it all ! Your dogs are special and you love them. But there are times you need someone else to take care of them, for awhile. That's where we come in. I am retired and have experienced the joys of being a "dog person" for 58 years. For 33 of them I've bred and shown collies (in dog shows). I have whelped many litters, raised countless puppies and found them "forever homes", while enriching the lives of many families with their new family members. I have also owned many breeds. If you are like me, you need to entrust your dog(s) to someone you feel comfortable with. This is why we insist on a "greet 'n meet" policy for the benefit of each of us. My daughter is a pre-school teacher and backs me up, when home. We have 2 dogs. One is a rough Collie, about 2 1/2, with a compassionate heart and playful attitude. the other is a 1/2 mini pinscher & 1/2 dachshund, We adopted her from a shelter rescue non-profit organization. Our two dogs have great temperaments and make your dogs stay, enjoyable. All dogs have the run of our home during the days they are here. I am retired. As such, I spend full time with all guests, including my own 2 , night and day. That means weekdays and weekends. I have a nice sized back yard with large surrounding walls. the guests spend most of their time in our home and are let out to the backyard many times throughout the day. I take care of our guests, full time. Each one receives personal attention and they sleep in one of the human occupied bedrooms. I have a high backyard wall and your dogs are not left alone thru the day. They are let out many times to play and do their thing.

Reviews

Doug M.
Dog Boarding • Jul 07, 2023
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We feel very safe with Bogie there.

Dace S.
Dog Boarding • Mar 30, 2023
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Wonderful experience, its reassuring to know that our precious family member Mr Sprout is in cordial loving care! Thank you Bill and Dawn

Carmen M.
Dog Boarding • Nov 03, 2022
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We’ve used a few Rover folks over the years and this was our least favorite. I’m not sure what happened, but Bill said our dogs pooped and peed continuously inside his house. We’ve never ever had issues with accidents with other Rover folks, so not sure if our dogs were stressed with his other dogs in his house or he was caring for too many and didn’t relieve our dogs often. I’m puzzled by this and we were not welcomed back.

Caitlyn L.
Dog Boarding • Oct 17, 2022
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Bill was so kind to take my dog pretty short notice and was very easy to communicate with!

About Bill & Dawn G.

Communication

41 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

58 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a double fenced yard which presents a safe environment. Also, the dogs are supervised when they are playing and doing their thing in the yard.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Bill & Dawn G. would like to know about your pet

The breed is not as important as a good temperament. Absolutely no aggressive dogs. My own pet insurance prohibits me from boarding known aggressive breeds.

A typical day

The area I live in is conducive for walking with dogs and a regular park is within 1/2 of a mile. My dog (a rough collie) has a great temperament and get's along with large & small dogs.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$75per day

Bill & Dawn can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Availability

I am able to care and love each guest, since I'm retired, and my 2 dogs enjoy playing with the guests. They are supervised when outside.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Bill & Dawn G.

Communication

41 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

58 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a double fenced yard which presents a safe environment. Also, the dogs are supervised when they are playing and doing their thing in the yard.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Bill & Dawn G. would like to know about your pet

The breed is not as important as a good temperament. Absolutely no aggressive dogs. My own pet insurance prohibits me from boarding known aggressive breeds.

A typical day

The area I live in is conducive for walking with dogs and a regular park is within 1/2 of a mile. My dog (a rough collie) has a great temperament and get's along with large & small dogs.

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA

Bill & Dawn G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Bill & Dawn G.

Thousand Oaks, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•74 reviews