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Darren J.

West University Heights, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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Dogs are family not just friends!

Pet care experience

As a conservationist and tour guide at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and lover of dogs I believe our best friends are just as important to us personally as the most endangered animals are to the earth. I always believe in the top tier of care and love for animals of all shapes and sizes and your dog is no different! I traveled half way across the world from Ireland to pursue a career in conservation at the San Diego Zoo, leaving my own dog behind to be cared for by my family, so I know the pain of having to leave our dogs behind in someone elses care. While I miss her greatly, I know she's in great hands. And I want you to feel the same, knowing in me you will have a trust-worthy and caring person who will give your best friends the same love and care I would give my own! I have a wide variety of skills and experiences from various jobs including working as a Veterinarians Assistant, to education and care of animal welfare which has taught me a lot about my passions over the years. As for availability , I will always work to create a schedule that suits you. I am relatively flexible and can dedicate more or less time to your dog, depending on your requirements! Please feel free to shoot me a message or call any time.

Reviews

Christine W.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 21, 2019
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So glad to have found Darren. Our dogs loved him from the start and they did not seem stressed at all upon picking them up but were happy like they had a good time. We wanted to leave our two Aussies with a sitter in their home for the day instead of at a noisy kennel where they'd have to smell and listen to possible other distressed dogs and only be let outside a couple times to potty. We were hoping for more personal attention in a quiet home and because Darren only takes one client at a time and has no other dogs to manage, we felt this would be a safe and positive situation for our special family members, Sparky and Zoey. With Darren's experience as a veterinary assistant and his knowledge about animals, including his work with the rhinos and giraffes at the San Diego Safari Park, we felt our dogs would be in good hands. Darren gave them much more attention than they would have gotten elsewhere. And even though his yard is very small he made the best of it by playing games with them. He offered to take them for walks or to the beach but we preferred just to keep them safe and contained until we returned and could take them for a hike afterwards. We felt that there are always risks if leaving your dog with other new dogs and new people and so this situation seemed best for us. If you are as picky and concerned about your dog's safety and well-being as we are I highly recommend Darren. He is very well worth it.

Ashley R.
Jul 13, 2017

Darren is extremely reliable and trustworthy! I am very protective of my dog and she is usually pretty anxious around people (especially men) but she's very fond of Darren and he's great with her. I would trust him with my dog 10000%!

About Darren J.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Darren J. would like to know about your pet

I generally like a good idea of the kind of character, training and behavior of the dogs I will be minding, so I have a better sense before I meet them.

A typical day

I always like to travel to areas surrounded by nature which is great for our own minds as well as our dogs. Whether this be a beach, by the sea, in a natural park like Balboa, or some other areas of great natural beauty. Of course, your local area can be just as beautiful and I will always discuss what are you are most comfortable with me bringing your dog to before hand, or what kind of activities we'll play.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Darren can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Darren can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

About Darren J.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Darren J. would like to know about your pet

I generally like a good idea of the kind of character, training and behavior of the dogs I will be minding, so I have a better sense before I meet them.

A typical day

I always like to travel to areas surrounded by nature which is great for our own minds as well as our dogs. Whether this be a beach, by the sea, in a natural park like Balboa, or some other areas of great natural beauty. Of course, your local area can be just as beautiful and I will always discuss what are you are most comfortable with me bringing your dog to before hand, or what kind of activities we'll play.

Location

San Diego, CA

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Darren J.

West University Heights, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews