Catherine & Ernie N.
Catherine & Ernie N.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog will be well-cared for.
I had a dog for 15 years who I took for walks, well-trained, and cared for. Our home has a large backyard with a maintained lawn where your pet can play and enjoy some quiet time. We live near a park which is walking distance where your pet can meet and play with other dogs. We do not have cats.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Carli had fun! She didn’t want to leave. Will definitely go back
Catherine and Ernie are a sweet couple that love fur friends. They properly treated our girl when she got a little cut on her tail, sent us pictures every day, and are great communicators! Our Hazel came home tired and happy.
Thank you so much for taking such great care of our very sensitive and picky little dog! We really appreciated the daily updates, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. We were very happy with the care Max received and would highly recommend Catherine and Ernie to anyone looking for someone who truly cares about their pets!
Great people and great pet sitter. I was provided regular updates and they were very flexible. 10 out of 10 would recommend and use again. In fact, I already sent another booking request. Thanks Catherine and Ernie!
Kind, thoughtful couple taking care of Sylvie while I was away for two weeks. It's no easy task, considering how finicky she can be.
I cannot say enough good things about Catherine and Ernie and the care they provided for my English Labrador, Luna. Luna stayed with them for six days and nights, and the difference in her behavior has been remarkable. It's now been three days since she came home, and I am still noticing positive changes in her temperament and obedience. They provided the perfect balance of structure, consistency, and what I would call "tough love," which is exactly what Luna needed. Before her stay, Luna could be difficult on walks, would pull on the leash, react aggressively toward other dogs, and even try to bite her collar when I put it on. Catherine and Ernie not only worked with Luna during her stay, but they also took the time to teach me techniques that I could continue using at home. The results were almost immediate. Luna no longer tries to bite her collar, walks much more calmly, and is significantly easier to handle on a leash. One of the biggest improvements came from introducing a prong collar and teaching me how to use it correctly. Walking Luna is now much more enjoyable, and she is far less reactive toward other dogs. Catherine also recommended training videos and resources to help me continue Luna's progress. There are countless dog-training videos on YouTube, but it was incredibly valuable to have someone show me techniques that were specifically effective for my dog. Another thing I truly appreciated was the communication. Catherine kept me updated throughout Luna's stay with regular texts, photos, and videos, which gave me peace of mind and allowed me to see Luna's progress firsthand. If you are looking for dog sitters who genuinely care about your dog's well-being and are willing to go above and beyond to help improve behavior and training, I highly recommend Catherine and Ernie. Luna came home happier, calmer, and more obedient, and I am extremely grateful for everything they did for her.
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Schedule
I am a retired schoolteacher, occasionally do volunteer work in the Sacramento community, enjoy traveling, and stay active. I can spend one on one time with your pet.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Our home is single story with a large fenced backyard and a raised bed where we grow our own vegetables. A public park is walking distance from our home where your pet can play and meet other dogs. We don't have cats and our neighborhood is relatively quiet. We also have a radio flyer wagon which can be used for older dogs.
A typical day
Our home is located near a public park which is walking distance and where I can throw a ball and fetch. Your dog will be stimulated by the different smells around the neighborhood while meeting and playing with other dogs.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeCatherine & Ernie can host up to 1 pet per night
- Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I have experience with labradors and senior dogs.