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Carol B.C. H.

Snohomish, WA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Dog Lover who Pampers/Spoils Dogs

Pet care experience

Our surroundings are very peaceful and is good for dogs to walk around with me. I am with your dogs 24/7 while sitting for them. If you have an older dog that likes peace and quiet, this may be the perfect home for you (your dog). Whatever your eating routine or requirements are for your dog, I will accomodate them! I LOVE and respect dogs!!! About this sitter: I am very good with dogs and LOVE big dogs (even vicious ones). I had three large dogs that are all now passed, but lived to be 15+ years old. Now, I am only interested in being like a grandmother to dogs (so that I can remain footloose and fancy-free). I love being able to spoil dogs and then give them back to their rightful owners! I offer two services - either I pick your dog(s) up and take them to a doggie park and/or walks and/or my house for up to 8 hours for the $50/night option. Or, I go to your home periodically, to check on your dog(s) a few times a day and spend time with them and check on them. I play with them in your yard, but they do not leave your house. And, I do not spend the night. This is the $75/night option. In addition, please note that I will only meet new dogs and their owners if they pay for 1 night of Dog Service @ $50. (just 1 dog fee is good, even if multiple dogs will be met). I will play with your dog(s) for about an hour and take them for a walk, to get to know them. This is my screening process to weed out crank calls and to make sure I only take time to drive to see serious inquiries. (I have been taken advantage of previously and wasted lots of precious time.) Please make sure that you properly use the Rover.com website to book your reservation. I do have an odd pricing set-up, to serve for what I will actually do. Note that I will no longer meet with anyone, unless they book me for $50 for the day that they want to meet (Sorry, this is my way of screening people and paying for my gas and time.). In your message to me, PLEASE state that you understand my terms and book me for the 1 day of travel sitting for the day you want the "meet & greet". I no longer sit for dogs in my home, but I am happy to come pick them up and take them to doggie parks and walks and play outside of my home, for up to 8 hours. I will devote my time to be with your dog(s), to make sure they are spoiled to the maximum. I will remain with them the entire time, but they will not go inside my home. We will take walks around Lake Tye and/or Monroe or Redmond's Doggie Parks (unless bad weather) and around my property throughout the day. For Traveling Dog service, I am happy to check on your dog for my set rate. When I do that, I will walk your dog and play with him/her in your yard, and I'll make sure the water bowl and food bowl (if applicable) is refreshed and full. I will also be happy to sit and calm the dog down, before I leave (watch T.V. with him/her, etc...). This will be a routine that we can agree on, prior to you leaving and I am also open for you to give my name and number to your neighbors, in case they feel that your dog needs some added attention. Time spent with your dog during this traveling time will be around 2 hours for each day or up to three times periodic visits (you decide), with the added peace of mind that I am "on call" if your neighbors believe your dogs should be checked on for some reason. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover since I was about 8 years old and found my first dog (she was a stray) that attached to me and protected me in the streets of Chicago. Meet my pets No other pets at this time. About my yard I have over 6 acres and it is only partially fenced. I had three large dogs who loved to run when we lived in Texas, but when we moved here, they instinctively knew to stay near the house and never left the yard. We are perched on a cliff area, so there is a very steep side that dogs know not to go down. But, I also keep a very open eye on dogs who are not familiar with my property. I also have a long chain that they can be attached to, to be able to move around freely, but not get hurt. I also walk them regularly on my property and if you are agreeable, I'm only about 5 minutes from Lake Tye where I can walk them around the lake every day that they are at my house. I do not let your dog roam my yard without me supervising and having them on a leash. My experience administering medication Yes, but I prefer to NOT do injections.

Reviews

Dodie D.
House Sitting • Aug 26, 2014
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Carol is always so wonderful with my boys - lots of updates, love and playtime!

Dodie D.
House Sitting • Aug 04, 2014
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Carol was fantastic! My furry boyz loved her and I think they want me to leave town again so she will come and stay with them. She was very flexible and willing to do whatever she could to help out. I received texted status updates and pictures while I was away and the house was in perfect order when I returned. Will definitely be scheduling her again the next time I need to be gone overnight.

Glynis E.
House Sitting • Jul 31, 2014
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For starters Carol was great with the dogs. She sent way to many texts any was incessant about getting a review. I was going to just skip the review to be nice. The reason a person is hired is to take care of my pups and so I can get a break, not get texts ALL the time and every single day. I would not hire Carol again.

Aiya A.
House Sitting • Mar 22, 2014
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Carol is the best! We have a loveable but somewhat high maintenance golden retriever with an abundance of energy. We were desperate to take a much needed family vacation, but after several trial runs at the local pet hotel, we quickly realized that our dog was not a good candidate for kennel boarding. Rather we found Carol and asked her to come to our house for daily activity sessions (in conjunction with having a nightly house sitter) while we were away. Carol took all the anxiety out of leaving our baby behind. As a pet sitter, she is reliable, trustworthy, flexible, and extremely caring. She clearly loves her fur babies and will bend over backwards to make sure they are safe and happy. As a bonus, we were sent many pictures and videos of all the fun that our dog had while we were gone. We are so lucky to have found the best doggie companion around and would eagerly hire her in the future!

About Carol B.C. H.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Information Carol B.C. H. would like to know about your pet

I prefer larger dogs. Chows & mixed breeds are my favorite. My yard probably isn't good for Labradors (they like to run too much and my yard isn't fully fenced). But, I am willing to travel to your home, to walk and play, etc...

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks My property and Lake Tye and/or the Monroe Doggie Park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement In the house, downstairs. If you have a dog bed - bring it. I also have a very clean (newly painted top to bottom) garage. Or, if your dog prefers to stay outside on a leash, I can accomodate that too - and I check regularly throughout the night, to make sure he/she isn't tangled up or wanting to come inside. Time I'll spend with your dog The entire day while with me as an overnight stay and will be checking during the night too. For the traveling service, I only go and stay for about 2 hours, making sure to take the dogs out for walks and feed and water and play. I do NOT spend the night!!! (Please read my traveling service information in full.) Time I'll spend with your dog If at my home, we will be attached to the hip. If you choose my Traveling service, I will do a regular routine which will be about 2 hours or more and you are welcome to give my name and number to your neighbors, so they can call me, if they feel the dog needs extra attention.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$50per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$75per walk

Carol B.C. can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 5 years ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Carol B.C. H.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Information Carol B.C. H. would like to know about your pet

I prefer larger dogs. Chows & mixed breeds are my favorite. My yard probably isn't good for Labradors (they like to run too much and my yard isn't fully fenced). But, I am willing to travel to your home, to walk and play, etc...

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks My property and Lake Tye and/or the Monroe Doggie Park. Your dog's sleeping arrangement In the house, downstairs. If you have a dog bed - bring it. I also have a very clean (newly painted top to bottom) garage. Or, if your dog prefers to stay outside on a leash, I can accomodate that too - and I check regularly throughout the night, to make sure he/she isn't tangled up or wanting to come inside. Time I'll spend with your dog The entire day while with me as an overnight stay and will be checking during the night too. For the traveling service, I only go and stay for about 2 hours, making sure to take the dogs out for walks and feed and water and play. I do NOT spend the night!!! (Please read my traveling service information in full.) Time I'll spend with your dog If at my home, we will be attached to the hip. If you choose my Traveling service, I will do a regular routine which will be about 2 hours or more and you are welcome to give my name and number to your neighbors, so they can call me, if they feel the dog needs extra attention.

Location

Snohomish, WA

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Carol B.C. H.

Snohomish, WA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews