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Gary D.

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La Crescenta, CA

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$22 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

That Hiker Guy

*** ALL Time Slots are now filled. Thank you to all who checked in*** I will reActive when slots become available! *please leave a text msg either through Rovers messenger or cell phone text so there is a written conversation for both parties to reference* ** ** Residential walks are 20/hr hikes are 35. Those with a higher energy level I do hikes with but that is all based on the client's age, agility and their leash training. For 1 dog per Hike is $35 With new clients I like to have a "meet and greet" at their pickup location before walking services begin. That way I am not a "stranger" to them for pick up on our first hike and get to learn a bit about their behavior. Hikes involve water breaks as needed but usually at halfway point and at the end of the hike with a paw check. Hikes and residential walks are tracked via gps app which you will get a screen shot of so you know where we went, the distance and time. For hikes I also film for short session videos usually about 35-45 second videos that I send via text message. Treats are optional. I use Hebrew national hot dogs; which are cut into small circles and those circles get cut into 4. So two small circles turn into 8 nibble size treats. If you have preferred treats that you currently use I will use those, or if you don't want any treats used thats ok too. For a 1 hour residential walk is $20 per dog. Usually no water breaks but depending on the weather there may be a halfway point water break. I also film parts of the residential walk and will send a short 30-40 second video via text message.

Qualifications

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I take care of my dogs at home. One is a senior that takes an oral medication twice a day. Sorry I don't do boarding.

Ratings and reviews

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Aaron D.
Dec 30, 2023

Gary is great! He wanted to set a meet a greet first to make sure our pupper was comfortable with him and gets familiar with him and his presence. At first our boy was hesitant, as most dogs are, but Gary reassured him that he was safe with him and there was nothing going to harm him. Would I/we recommend Gary to others? ABSOLUTELY! with no hesitation! If you are looking for a GREAT dog sittter/walker, Gary is your guy! You will not be disappointed! Happy Rovering folks!

Nathan D.
Nov 24, 2023

Gary D is a wonderful dog handler. Our small dog and medium dog both love him! He takes our smaller dog on walks through the neighborhood. Our medium dog loves going on hikes with Gary! They both come back tired, happy dogs. I highly recommend using Gary for your dog walking or hiking needs. He is punctual, professional, and always puts the dogs 1st!

Angelo G.
Nov 07, 2023

Gary D is a wonderful dog handler. Our small dog and medium dog both love him! He takes our smaller dog on walks through the neighborhood. Our medium dog loves going on hikes with Gary! They both come back tired, happy dogs. I highly recommend using Gary for your dog walking or hiking needs. He is punctual, professional, and always puts the dogs 1st!

Kelly C.
Nov 07, 2023

Gary D is a wonderful dog handler. Our small dog and medium dog both love him! He takes our smaller dog on walks through the neighborhood. Our medium dog loves going on hikes with Gary! They both come back tired, happy dogs. I highly recommend using Gary for your dog walking or hiking needs. He is punctual, professional, and always puts the dogs 1st!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I only do hikes and walks Monday, Wednesday,Friday. I currently have a 7AM slot open Monday, Wednesday and Friday available. **ONLY 7AM slot available** I have to pick up my son from school so I only walk dogs during the morning hours.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Gary can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I take care of my dogs at home. One is a senior that takes an oral medication twice a day. Sorry I don't do boarding.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.