Denise I.
Carroll Gardens, NY
Available for holidays!
Pet care experience
Please note, I have piano students as young as 6 in my home Wednesdays through Sundays. Depending on the days requested, I do need dogs, especially larger ones, to be on the docile /couch potato side. Is your dog stressed out by lots of loud barking, activity, etc.? We have a low-key home with no kids and one gentle dog who just runs around indoors a couple of times a day. We offer lots of soft, cuddly surfaces (including laps), belly rubs, and soothing music. Your dog will get to play indoors if he or she wants to, as we have a large space. I also provide 3 relief breaks per day, which can be short visits to the tree or around the block, according to the needs of your dog. I also accept dogs who use indoor pads, in part or exclusively, I only ask that you bring a sufficient quantity for your stay. In good weather, one of the daytime walks will be longer, 20-30 minutes. I am able to provide additional walks or more than one extended walk; however, this needs to be discussed prior to booking as it will result in a rate adjustment. My husband and I are owners and established residents of the neighborhood, so you can be confident that if you book with us, we will be available for future visits. We also live a drug-free, healthy lifestyle, and will always be mentally alert and professional while your dog is with us.
Reviews
Denise took great care of Ezra! We appreciated the care!
Denise took great care of my senior dog over a holiday weekend. She was super responsive, and asked all the right questions. My pup seemed very happy with Denise. Would definitely recommend her!
Our pup, Gus, is a tricky dog. He's sweet but has a lot of anxiety and we've had trouble even finding dog walkers who Gus will let take him out. He had never really been away from our family, so when we were planning our vacation, we needed to find a place where we knew he'd be comfortable. We have know Denise and her husband, Donald, for over 10 years. We recently moved from Brooklyn, but having watched them care for their own dog and other Rover clients throughout the years, we knew that it was worth the 1 hour detour to leave him in their care. Denise was prompt to respond and flexible with our schedule. Both she and her husband give a lot of thought into what makes their Rover guests comfortable and happy. Lots of long walks, toys and attention. Gus likes to sleep on our bed and Denise told me that one night he seemed especially lonely so she slept out on the couch to keep him company. I would recommend Denise without hesitation. We feel lucky to have a place to send Gus where we are sure he is in great and loving hands.
Denise was very loving and kind with our dog Squirrel. He is a cuddly boy and absolutely loved being at Denise’s and her husband’s house. They even had a kennel there if needed so we wouldn’t have to lug ours over. A very comfy environment!
About Denise I.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Our apartment is large and through the use of baby gates, we keep dogs from different families separated when we have to leave the house. My husband is able to work from home one day a week and I often work from home. While we do our best to stay home with dogs, occasions do arise where we both have a traditional work day. If your dog cannot be left alone 8-9 hours, please let us know so we can check the dates requested and make sure it's not going to be an issue.
Home
Information Denise I. would like to know about your pet
We try to avoid higher energy dogs, like dachshunds, border collies, etc., as they will be happier in a more active home. We also avoid powerful, working breeds due to our homeowner's insurance restrictions and my dog's fragility. Labs and huskies tend to be high energy and strong but they have done really well here. Our dog was rescued from a hoard and while we love all dogs, he has very strong feelings against pitties and standard poodles.
A typical day
We walk around the neighborhood, play tug or catch in the living room, and dogs get lots of belly rubs and ear scratching on the sofa!
Services
Denise can host
Availability
Every morning we do feeding and outside potty time giving everyone a 5-15 minute walk according to their energy and needs. If multiple dogs are staying, one dog is likely to get the long walk at this time. Most mornings I work from home, go out for1-5 hours midday, and return by 5 for another set of relief walks, longer if weather is good . Dogs are fed separately in the evening and get a potty break before bed. In very hot weather I try to delay all the long walks until night when the pavement is cool,
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About Denise I.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Our apartment is large and through the use of baby gates, we keep dogs from different families separated when we have to leave the house. My husband is able to work from home one day a week and I often work from home. While we do our best to stay home with dogs, occasions do arise where we both have a traditional work day. If your dog cannot be left alone 8-9 hours, please let us know so we can check the dates requested and make sure it's not going to be an issue.
Home
Information Denise I. would like to know about your pet
We try to avoid higher energy dogs, like dachshunds, border collies, etc., as they will be happier in a more active home. We also avoid powerful, working breeds due to our homeowner's insurance restrictions and my dog's fragility. Labs and huskies tend to be high energy and strong but they have done really well here. Our dog was rescued from a hoard and while we love all dogs, he has very strong feelings against pitties and standard poodles.
A typical day
We walk around the neighborhood, play tug or catch in the living room, and dogs get lots of belly rubs and ear scratching on the sofa!
Location
Kings County, NY
Pets
Denise I.
Carroll Gardens, NY