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Dario B.

Downtown, Santa barbara, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Dario can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My calendar is up to date so feel free to reach out if you have any last minute requests! I will do my best to accommodate.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Dario B.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

After playing catch, a long walk and some dinner your pup will be ready for bed. I’m happy to follow his usual sleeping arrangement whether its sleeping in a crate or on his bed to ensure he feels comfortable and safe.

Information Dario B. would like to know about your pet

As much information as possible. Breed, age, last vet visit, what is a typical day for your dog like? How long have you had the dog? Where did you obtain the dog? Shelter? Pet store? relative? Where is it kept? in Home? Outside?

A typical day

We would go on nature walks/hikes to the beach, park, stay home and play with your dogs favorite toy or work on basic training to create a dog whose primary motivation is based on earning a reward as opposed to avoiding a punishment. I would like to establish a positive relationships with local dogs and their owners.

Location

Santa barbara, CA

Dario B.'s Neighborhood

its all positive reinforcement

Pet care experience

With seven years of experience and as a certified dog trainer I embrace working with all types of dogs, no matter height, weight, age, breed or behavior. I can use training techniques to teach dogs obedience and other desirable behaviors. Or we can just enjoy each other's company. I have basic study of canines and their learning theory. I’m an Animal Behavior College alumni, I have interned at The Best Friends Animal Shelter in Los Angeles, CA. Please feel free to ask any questions. I will be more than happy to answer them. A mentally and physically tired dog is very happy dog.

Reviews

Edmund F.
House Sitting • Mar 26, 2026
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Repeat with Dario, our guy was well taken care of. Appreciate the updates and pics throughout the sit. Definitely recommend Dario.

Edmund F.
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2026
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Second time with Dario, responsive, on time and the pup was happy when we got home!! I’d use him again!

Susie H.
House Sitting • Feb 25, 2026
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We had a sudden family emergency and needed someone on very short notice to dogsit for our two German Shepherds in our home. Dario stepped in and was truly wonderful. We left him with a long (and honestly complicated) list of instructions... different routines, special feeding details, and one of our dogs had wounds on her paw that needed regular care. Dario handled everything exactly as asked and didn’t seem fazed at all. He took great care of both dogs, kept a close eye on the injured paw, and sent us daily updates and photos. That communication made such a difference. During a really hard week for our family, we didn’t have to worry about the dogs, we knew they were in good hands. We had an unexpected guest and 3rd dog show up a few days in, and he handled that calmly and with a great attitude, even helping the dogs get introduced and used to one another. We’re very grateful and wouldn’t hesitate to book Dario again.

Tracy & Sam G.
Dog Walking • Feb 01, 2026
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Dario is wonderful. Incredibly reliable, trustworthy, and our girl instantly took to him.

About Dario B.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

After playing catch, a long walk and some dinner your pup will be ready for bed. I’m happy to follow his usual sleeping arrangement whether its sleeping in a crate or on his bed to ensure he feels comfortable and safe.

Information Dario B. would like to know about your pet

As much information as possible. Breed, age, last vet visit, what is a typical day for your dog like? How long have you had the dog? Where did you obtain the dog? Shelter? Pet store? relative? Where is it kept? in Home? Outside?

A typical day

We would go on nature walks/hikes to the beach, park, stay home and play with your dogs favorite toy or work on basic training to create a dog whose primary motivation is based on earning a reward as opposed to avoiding a punishment. I would like to establish a positive relationships with local dogs and their owners.

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Dario B.

Downtown, Santa barbara, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews