Cristina C.
Oaks, TX
Services
Cristina can care for
Availability
This is my full-time job. I may have other clients scheduled during a scheduled house sitting, where I could be away from home up to 4 hours a day. Each day varies each week.
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About Cristina C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a home feel environment, family style pet sitting. When entering the home I find the least possible escape route if possible if your fur baby is an escape artist. I will keep them on the lead if your backyard is not fenced or it is fenced but have holes to squeeze through. Storm season is never fun for most pups, I will always wrap them up in a blanket, cuddle them, and try to soothe them as the storm passes.
Information Cristina C. would like to know about your pet
Is it OK to leave the cat/dog alone for no more than 4 hours at a time if I have walks/Drop-Ins scheduled during their stay How is your dog with other dogs who have no interest in playing? If house sitting, is it OK to bring my chihuahua with me? Is your dog flea and tick free, and on preventatives? Is your dog up-to-date with their vaccinations and fecal tests have always been negative? Has your dog ever been diagnosed or been exposed to any illnesses such as gardia, parvo, kennel cough?
A typical day
I will follow your dogs lead on what they want to do that day. They all have different personalities, I trust that they know what they want to do, and won't be shy to speak up about it. If they want to play with toys and catch a ball, if weather permitting we will play outside to their hearts content! If they want to be lazy and lounge all day, that's what we'll do, while I attempt to cuddle them. If they enjoy car rides, we will cruise around town and maybe pick up a puppuccino (if they're allowed).
Location
Garland, TX
Pets
We don't deserve dogs...
Pet care experience
We don't deserve dogs...but that'll never stop me from trying to be worthy of them. I've been an animal lover all my life. I have volunteered at no-kill shelters, petitioned for animal rights and have crossed 3 lanes of traffic to attempt to rescue a stray dog on numerous occasions. My family and friends know to come to me or to refer me to anyone who needs a sitter. My philosophy of taking care of their children is to treat them with the exact same care and love as their parents bestow upon them. Sometimes it's bad enough for them that you are gone for 8 hours a day leaving them to wonder why you keep disappearing for long hours. I'm sure it's the same feeling even if you're gone for just 5 minutes! But to leave them with a complete stranger might leave them even more confused. By creating the same environment and feel that they are used to receiving leads to trust that they are in good hands. I have volunteered many times since I was 13 to watch a friends dog while they were away on vacation for a week. It's never a hesitation and it's never a bother. I've stayed at their homes as well, usually with my own pup by my side, so theirs aren't completely alone for 23 hours and only seeing a human twice a day. I have experience in giving medication, pills and shots. If they need to play fetch for an hour a day, no problem! It's important to keep up their routine and I make sure it happens. As much as the idea of boarding a pup is convenient, it sometimes isn't a comfortable environment for them. I've had parents tell me their pup comes home even more anxious than they were before boarding. Unless it's for safety reasons, I wouldn't want to be left in a kennel for more than a minute myself. I try to only take in 1 client at a time, no more than 2 pets per client in my home, depending on their size. I may have a repeat client in need of my services and if I feel both animals will get along, I might consider hosting them at the same time. I have doggy gates throughout the home if separation is needed. I would not allow the environment to be stressful for my pup or yours.
Reviews
Cristina is great! On time. Reliable. Trustworthy and great communication. Our dog loves her.
Christina is just excellent. Don’t hesitate to book her. She stayed in our home.
Always reliable, trustworthy, and sweet to our pup! Thanks Cristina!
Christina has walked our pup a few times now, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! She’s incredibly attentive to detail and clearly cares about the wellbeing of the dogs she looks after. We always feel confident and at ease knowing our pup is in great hands with her. Highly recommend Christina to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring walker!
About Cristina C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a home feel environment, family style pet sitting. When entering the home I find the least possible escape route if possible if your fur baby is an escape artist. I will keep them on the lead if your backyard is not fenced or it is fenced but have holes to squeeze through. Storm season is never fun for most pups, I will always wrap them up in a blanket, cuddle them, and try to soothe them as the storm passes.
Information Cristina C. would like to know about your pet
Is it OK to leave the cat/dog alone for no more than 4 hours at a time if I have walks/Drop-Ins scheduled during their stay How is your dog with other dogs who have no interest in playing? If house sitting, is it OK to bring my chihuahua with me? Is your dog flea and tick free, and on preventatives? Is your dog up-to-date with their vaccinations and fecal tests have always been negative? Has your dog ever been diagnosed or been exposed to any illnesses such as gardia, parvo, kennel cough?
A typical day
I will follow your dogs lead on what they want to do that day. They all have different personalities, I trust that they know what they want to do, and won't be shy to speak up about it. If they want to play with toys and catch a ball, if weather permitting we will play outside to their hearts content! If they want to be lazy and lounge all day, that's what we'll do, while I attempt to cuddle them. If they enjoy car rides, we will cruise around town and maybe pick up a puppuccino (if they're allowed).
Cristina C.
Oaks, TX