Dakota R.
Buda, TX
Dakota's Dog Days
Pet care experience
Animal owners of South Austin, hello!! I am a Texas State Wildlife Biology graduate, an ABC Certified Dog Trainer and seasoned pet caretaker currently living in the Buda / South Austin area and so happy to once again be back at it watching over your animals. They bring a huge amount of joy to my life. 🐶😺💚 I can offer my pet sitting services in your home for overnight care. I have experience with a HUGE variety of breeds, temperaments, ages (including young puppies and seniors), and personalities, and enjoy getting to know each animal for who they are. I will cater my pet sitting to your dog’s preference, whether he/she needs multiple walks a day, enjoys fetch in the backyard, or is happy lounging on the couch. Please allow me to put my love for and experience with animals to use caring for yours! Note on cleanliness: Myself and my allergies (not to animal hair, thank goodness!) highly value being in a clean space and can only accept bookings in homes that are kept reasonably clean. In exchange, I promise to treat your home with the highest respect and it's not unheard of for you to come home to the space cleaner than you left it! Price clarification: An overnight stay for one pet (dog or cat) non-holiday is $60/night. Then, additional prices apply! If you have tons of animals, I am willing to modify price. **Upon request only.
Reviews
Dakota was so great! She loved on our pup so well and was excellent at communicating. And I think the house is cleaner than when we left it! We will definitely use her again!!
Dakota was incredible and took great care of my home and my pup. Looking forward to booking with her again.
Dakota has watched our dogs multiple times and we always feel so at ease when she does! The dogs love her. Our dogs have unique medication schedules as well and she always is attentive to and proactive about confirming them. Not to mention our house is always spotless when we come home! Highly recommend.
If you ask our super suspicious Piper she’ll tell you that Dakota is her buddy! Very few get that privilege. Of course Max and Dude think she’s great and we all love having her here to take care of our home and pups when we travel. She’s great!
About Dakota R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cater my services to your animal(s) needs, whether they need long walks, exercise in the backyard, or just some company while you're gone. Since I can only offer care in your home for the time-being, your babes get to sleep / nap / wonder wherever they please (according to house rules)!
Information Dakota R. would like to know about your pet
Potty training status, anxieties (storm, separation), behavioral notes (reactivity, food aggression, etc.), favorite activities, obedience training status/skills. Feeding / med schedule. Dog friendly? People friendly? Child friendly? Cat friendly?
A typical day
Neighborhood or park exercise or enrichment walks, favorite games such as fetch and tug, other enrichment activities. Unless I know your babe very well, I'll keep them on-leash when out in the world.
Services
Dakota can watch in your home
Availability
**Please read!! I currently work in-person in Wimberley Mon-Wed, 8 AM - 4 PM and remotely Thurs & Friday. Care will not be exactly the same each day and animals must be able to be left for a full work day Mon, Tues, Wed, and during activities the rest of the week.
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About Dakota R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cater my services to your animal(s) needs, whether they need long walks, exercise in the backyard, or just some company while you're gone. Since I can only offer care in your home for the time-being, your babes get to sleep / nap / wonder wherever they please (according to house rules)!
Information Dakota R. would like to know about your pet
Potty training status, anxieties (storm, separation), behavioral notes (reactivity, food aggression, etc.), favorite activities, obedience training status/skills. Feeding / med schedule. Dog friendly? People friendly? Child friendly? Cat friendly?
A typical day
Neighborhood or park exercise or enrichment walks, favorite games such as fetch and tug, other enrichment activities. Unless I know your babe very well, I'll keep them on-leash when out in the world.
Location
Buda, TX
Dakota R.
Buda, TX