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Candace D.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•122 reviews
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Bring on the fun.

Pet care experience

"Hello, I'm Candace, a dedicated grad student at North Carolina State with a lifelong love for animals, particularly cats and dogs. Having spent the last five years caring for pets in the Raleigh/Durham area. At Candace's Canine Care, we offer daily dog walking and drop-in visits, ensuring your pets receive the attention they deserve. On weekends, my availability expands to include overnight stays in pet parents' homes – a perfect fit for those with furry friends and want to keep them in the comfort of their own homes. Check out my stellar reviews for stays, walks, and drop-ins, highlighting my passion and commitment to exceptional customer service. As a special welcome, new members receive a $20 coupon applicable to any sitter sitewide. Don't wait – secure your forever sitter with Candace's Canine Care today!"

Reviews

Ray W.
House Sitting • Nov 27, 2023
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Candace did a great job taking care of our dogs. She sent plenty of pictures and updates. Our house was exactly as we left it when we returned. I will definitely hire Candace again.

Rahniyah T.
Dog Boarding • Sep 09, 2020
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Candace was AWESOME! She sent me pictures everyday of my dog & they were very busy each time. My dog was extremely happy and well taken care of. I’ll definitely be back!

Rj B.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 11, 2020
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Candace was wonderful! She did drop-ins for my cat for a week while I was out of town

Abby S.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 12, 2020
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candance was great! she was very flexible with my schedule and my cat’s special feedings needs. I got updates with every check in and had peace of mind knowing someone was checking in.

About Candace D.

Communication

60 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

"When caring for pets in your home, I meticulously follow your rules and instructions. In my home, I create a welcoming environment, making sure pets feel comfortable. With the flexibility of being home most of the time, we embark on adventures, whether it's walks, drives, or visits to the dog park, ensuring they enjoy a mix of fun and relaxation."

Information Candace D. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know how I can make your pet feel as if my home is there home. Questions I would ask would be, Are they allowed to sleep in the bedroom or do they sleep crated? Do they have signs of when they need to potty? Any training you been working on? Are they dog friendly and most important cat friendly or indifferent. We have 2 cats that are comfortable around dogs we just need to know how comfortable your dog is around cats, and lastly how do they interact with children?

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks During the day we will walk thru my neighborhood about 1/2 mile to 1 mile and back, I like to allow the dogs to do their business and a nice long walk usually helps Your dog's sleeping arrangement Sleep depends on what the owners rules are If your dog is out at night then that pup can sleep in the bedroom with me either in the bed or on the floor, with the door closed, he will not be allowed to roam the house unattended. If your dog is agreeable to sleeping with another dog, same room same bed he is welcome if not we will move our dog to a different bed. If you are working on training then your pup will sleep in his crate. We do not allow dogs on furniture. Time I'll spend with your dog All day a day would be get up first pup goes for there walk while he's gone the other would eat and in reverse then we would spend a good amount of time out playing if your pet has a favorite toy please bring it I do provide toys as well What you and your furr kid can expect with a stay is; we will engage in two 15-30 minute walks a day, depending on the age and activity level of your dog this can be adjusted. I will see that all feeding, meds if necessary, are given on your pets schedule. Plenty of outdoor time in our fenced in yard, during the day. Your pet can sleep as if they are home, either on a comfy bed with me, a comfy bed on the floor or in their crate. Pictures of your furr kid can be provided via email if you wish.

Services

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

Candace can watch in your home

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

Availability

I offer daily drop-in visits and dog walking with a flexible schedule tailored to accommodate my toddler's school hours. In-home pet sitting is exclusively available on weekends, ensuring your pets receive the attention and care they deserve at your convenience.

About Candace D.

Communication

60 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

"When caring for pets in your home, I meticulously follow your rules and instructions. In my home, I create a welcoming environment, making sure pets feel comfortable. With the flexibility of being home most of the time, we embark on adventures, whether it's walks, drives, or visits to the dog park, ensuring they enjoy a mix of fun and relaxation."

Information Candace D. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know how I can make your pet feel as if my home is there home. Questions I would ask would be, Are they allowed to sleep in the bedroom or do they sleep crated? Do they have signs of when they need to potty? Any training you been working on? Are they dog friendly and most important cat friendly or indifferent. We have 2 cats that are comfortable around dogs we just need to know how comfortable your dog is around cats, and lastly how do they interact with children?

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks During the day we will walk thru my neighborhood about 1/2 mile to 1 mile and back, I like to allow the dogs to do their business and a nice long walk usually helps Your dog's sleeping arrangement Sleep depends on what the owners rules are If your dog is out at night then that pup can sleep in the bedroom with me either in the bed or on the floor, with the door closed, he will not be allowed to roam the house unattended. If your dog is agreeable to sleeping with another dog, same room same bed he is welcome if not we will move our dog to a different bed. If you are working on training then your pup will sleep in his crate. We do not allow dogs on furniture. Time I'll spend with your dog All day a day would be get up first pup goes for there walk while he's gone the other would eat and in reverse then we would spend a good amount of time out playing if your pet has a favorite toy please bring it I do provide toys as well What you and your furr kid can expect with a stay is; we will engage in two 15-30 minute walks a day, depending on the age and activity level of your dog this can be adjusted. I will see that all feeding, meds if necessary, are given on your pets schedule. Plenty of outdoor time in our fenced in yard, during the day. Your pet can sleep as if they are home, either on a comfy bed with me, a comfy bed on the floor or in their crate. Pictures of your furr kid can be provided via email if you wish.

Location

Durham, NC

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Candace D.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•122 reviews