DHARMA L.
DHARMA L.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
ucsb student & dog mom ♡
**Currently healing from minor foot injury and unavailable for walks until September, but happy to house sit pups that don’t need leashed walks***. Hi, I’m Dharma! I’ve taken care of pups, big and small, rambunctious and super calm alike, since I was 16! When I was 17, I adopted Rocco and raised/trained him in my family home in LA, and he was not the easiest pup to tame! I am so proud of him now—a whole 5 years old and the happiest, most affectionate dog on the block.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Dharma is caring, thoughtful, responsible, responsive and reliable: you would be lucky to employ her to take care of your pet!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I am currently living in Santa Barbara for school, but often stay in Los Angeles over the weekend. My classes and on-campus job make it easy for me to build around my weekday schedule. I am free everyday after 5pm, and my Tuesday mornings/Thursday afternoons are entirely free, so I can fit in both brisk walks and sitting sessions easily throughout the week :)
Where your pet will stay
Safety, trust & environment
At a client’s home, it’s important for me to be fully aware of any house rules and restrictions our furry friends have. I make sure to know these thoroughly beforehand and especially if the pup is shy or wary of strangers, I gauge every dog’s personality and make myself easily trustworthy and approachable. I know how to use tone/treats/commands to guide our pups when they get a little antsy or rambunctious. If we’re out on walks, I am a pro with strong dogs who pull and/or bark at other dogs, try to chase squirrels, and more. Any wild pup behavior, I’ve seen it all and am always happy to walk because it not only makes a dog’s day and puts their owner at ease, but it energizes me and makes my day, too!
