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Christel W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Christel W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$26 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
26 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Veteran-Owned Dog Walks & Drop-Ins

Ask about our weekly dog walk special! As a lifelong animal enthusiast with over 25 years of experience, I treat every pet like family! I’ve cared for 50+ dogs in the last 5 years, including rescues and those with special needs and anxiety. I'm happy to provide pictures during your dog walks or stay. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! ANIMAL-RELATED EXPERIENCE: Breed specific care and special needs Puppy basic training Dog obedience training Senior pet care Medicine administration Service dog puppy raiser Animal rescue foster mom Animal shelter volunteer CLASSES TAKEN: Canine Cognition and Behavior (ANS 17) - UC Davis Animal Behavior (NPB 102) - UC Davis Advanced Animal Behavior (NPB 150) - UC Davis ANIMAL-RELATED HOBBIES: Animal rescue and rehabilitation work Reptile shows Dog shows Dog obstacle course training Service Dog Training Canine Good Citizen Training

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Reliable pet care you can trust - I provide a clean, safe, and fun environment for your dogs. I have a sliding door that leads out to our fully secured and well-maintained fenced backyard and the dogs can go as they please. We keep things tidy to make sure your pets won’t get into anything. My home’s temperature is controlled so it will always be cool and comfortable at 65-73 degrees F indoors.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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26 ratings
Diane M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 28, 2026

Chrystel walks Wrangler three times a week. She is punctual, dependable and flexible. Wrangler has a wonderful time on his walks and always looks forward to seeing his new best friend, Christel. It is a wonderful experience for Wrangler and we’re delighted to have Christel as part of our little family.

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Laurie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 14, 2026

Christel is great! I will use her again. 😎🐾

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Debbie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025

I felt very comfortable with Christel which allowed us to have a pleasant trip. Thank You Very Much!

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תהילה ט.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 29, 2025

We are so grateful to have found Christel. She walked our dog twice a day and went above and beyond in every way. She cleaned up when our dog had an accident in the house, which we truly appreciated. Most importantly, our dog was scared at first, and she took the time to sit with her, comfort her, and build trust. For the first time, we saw our dog relax and feel safe with someone new. That meant everything to us. We’re incredibly thankful for her care, patience, and kindness, and we highly recommend her.

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Julie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 18, 2025

Crystal did a great job walking both of my dogs .

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Kyla & Phillip T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 10, 2025

Christel has been such a gift to us! Her flexibility is outstanding. We tend to book for a longer period than we may need daycare, because our schedules are extremely variable and we don't want to have to request more time than we originally booked for. Because of that, we've experienced her understanding on our various dropoff windows, and this time we had to do what we do everything to avoid -- ask for a different pickup time than what we booked. Christel was gracious and gave us the extra time we had hoped for, while also setting healthy expectations on what was reasonable for her. We really appreciated it, especially since our time in her area has likely come to an end. We hope to have a reason to book with Christel again in the future, but if not, I at least hope others can use our stamp of approval to know that they should book with Christel too. :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m home full-time and can tend to dogs and puppies who need more attention. They will have all the attention, frequent potty breaks, and fresh water available at all times.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Christel can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I would like to know if the dog is friendly towards other dogs, up to date on shots and flea/tick/heartworm meds, and ok with children.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.