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Blaine H.

Gilroy, CA

4 reviews
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Reliable, professional dog lover!

Pet care experience

Hi Rover community! I am excited to introduce myself and can't wait to welcome your pets into my family. I have been working with dogs for nearly a decade. Most of that time I worked as a dog trainer, then as a behavioral care coordinator at a renowned doggie resort in downtown San Jose, and more recently I have found my passion as a pet sitter. At the doggie resort I ran the board and train program and was responsible for training new staff to ensure they fully understood dog behavior and proper handling techniques. The knowledge gained through that experience inspired me to start my own business as a pet sitter. I am so excited to be a full time pet sitter so all my time is spent at home with the pups I am caring for. Along with all of my experience, I am a reliable responsible person who considers your pets family. I have two pugs, Zoe and Pickles, who I refer to as my fur children. They and I both love when friends come over to visit. When your pets stay with me they are part of the family, we go for walks together, have play time in the yard and have afternoon naps on the couch or bed. I also love to take day trips with the pups to the beach or a local swimming spot for the water dogs! I live in a one bedroom apartment on a 5 acre piece of unfenced land. I am making over my yard to include a fenced area directly outside the front door. As this is still a work in progress, my home isn't the best place for escape artist dogs or ones that might bolt if given the opportunity. There is a large fenced in yard on the property so we can have plenty of off leash play time.

Reviews

Lina L.
Jun 05, 2017

I have had the unique experience of both working with Blaine at a dog daycare, and utilizing her services when I needed my own dog cared for. I am so fortunate to have Blaine as a resource when I need my pup cared for. Having seen her work ethic at the daycare and her attention to detail when it comes to the individual needs of each client she serves, I can say with certainty that I am leaving my precious pup in GREAT hands each time I need to leave her to go somewhere. Blaine believes in positive reinforcement and allowing the dogs to be their best selves. She knows that there is not a one size fits all solution in pet sitting and utilizes her many skills to create a caring, personalized routine for each dog. When I leave my dog with her, Blaine makes sure to send me video and photos throughout the service. It is so wonderful knowing I can go away and leave my pup behind knowing that she is taken care of and made to feel like she herself has gone on vacation. With all there is to worry about when going on a trip, when I use Blaine's services, worrying that my pup is well cared for isn't one of them.

Alicia E.
Jun 03, 2017

Blaine is truly dedicated to providing the best care for animals. She goes above and beyond to be sure to make the doggies comfortable and at ease when in her care. I will always use Blaine as my first choice to take care of my dogs.

Thomas F.
Jun 02, 2017

I have never met a better dog sitter than Blaine. Her knowledge of dog behavior is vast and her ability to handle any situation with professionalism and competence leaves me worry free when I leave my dog in her care. If you sit with her and two dogs she can narrate the communication between them, explain the signals they are sending each other, and intervene before any conflict escalates. She is also very understanding of dogs with behavior issues and is able to work with them and has offered me advice on how to handle stressful situations at home. Besides her expertise she has the passion and love for dogs that you want someone to have while caring for your dog. She's taken mine to the beach, on hikes, and to the dog park and is more than happy to snap a photo and offer updates while I'm out of town. To my dog Blaine is another family member and she always enjoys her visits. I wouldn't leave her with anyone else.

Gena T.
Jun 02, 2017

Blaine has been Spot's obedience trainer all three of his classes (puppy, intermediate and advanced ) and also takes him to her place when we go on vacation She has organized group dog walks with all of her students and is really quite a blessing for our family since she also takers bunnies and a tortoise ? I highly recommend her services .....she's amazing with animals ...people too??

About Blaine H.

Communication

87% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Information Blaine H. would like to know about your pet

To ensure a safe and happy stay for all dogs in my home I do require a short evaluation. This consists of you bringing your dog over for a meet and greet with my dogs while we go over some basic paperwork. All dogs that stay in my home must be dog friendly and either potty trained or crate trained.

A typical day

In addition to all the play time on the property, all pups in my care will get plenty of exercise at the neighboring county parks. I live a short distance from Harvey Bear County Park and Mount Madonna County Park. I am an avid hiker and love having larger canine company because my pugs can't always keep up with me. Walks and hikes will depend on a dogs needs. Harvey Bear has a short, flat, paved walking path for dogs who need only moderate exercise and Mount Madonna has great hikes for those that need a little extra. I also love to do day trips with the pups to the beach or to local swimming spots for the water dogs!

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Blaine can watch in your home

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

About Blaine H.

Communication

87% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Information Blaine H. would like to know about your pet

To ensure a safe and happy stay for all dogs in my home I do require a short evaluation. This consists of you bringing your dog over for a meet and greet with my dogs while we go over some basic paperwork. All dogs that stay in my home must be dog friendly and either potty trained or crate trained.

A typical day

In addition to all the play time on the property, all pups in my care will get plenty of exercise at the neighboring county parks. I live a short distance from Harvey Bear County Park and Mount Madonna County Park. I am an avid hiker and love having larger canine company because my pugs can't always keep up with me. Walks and hikes will depend on a dogs needs. Harvey Bear has a short, flat, paved walking path for dogs who need only moderate exercise and Mount Madonna has great hikes for those that need a little extra. I also love to do day trips with the pups to the beach or to local swimming spots for the water dogs!

Location

Gilroy, CA

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Blaine H.

Gilroy, CA

4 reviews