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Gem L.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Empathetic and attentive dog lover!

Pet care experience

I've been dog sitting for friends and family for years and I also spent several months as a paid dog walker in Washington, DC. I have experience with all kinds of dog personalities, from high anxiety and high energy, to chill on the couch and sleep-all-day kinds of doggos.

Reviews

Brad M.
House Sitting • May 01, 2024
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Our dog is kind of shy, but he liked Gem immediately (so did we), and she took great care of him and our home while we were away all day. She was very responsive in setting up and during the appointment.We'll definitely call on Gem from now on when we need house and dog sitting. We're so happy to have found her!

Stephanie S.
House Sitting • Apr 04, 2024
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Gem took great care of our dogs while we were on a 4 day vacation, ensuring they were well-cuddled for the duration of the stay.

Hannah S.
House Sitting • Mar 04, 2024
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Gem did awesome with my dog Oscar. She kept us updated with photos and messages. Super professional and I would book her again in a heartbeat.

Sarah S.
House Sitting • Feb 06, 2024
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Gem was amazing! She took great care of our dogs and house. She provided great updates each day. We would definitely use her again.

About Gem L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am attentive to your dog's needs and I am generally able to sense when they're feeling stressed. The more you can tell about what your dog likes, the better I'll be able to assess what they need if they're feeling anxious.

Information Gem L. would like to know about your pet

Beyond their general schedule, t's important to know what commands your dog knows, what their favorite treats are, if there is any behavioral training that you're working on, and what their favorite walking routes are.

A typical day

I love to start the day with a walk! I also enjoy giving dogs treat puzzles (sometimes, I make them with materials around the house, like shipping boxes), playing tug with toys, playing fetch, and getting lots of pets and snuggles, if they're the snuggly type.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$65per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Gem can watch in your home

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

Availability

My schedule is very open and flexible all day, every day, so I am happy to structure my day around all of your dog's needs.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 7 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Gem L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am attentive to your dog's needs and I am generally able to sense when they're feeling stressed. The more you can tell about what your dog likes, the better I'll be able to assess what they need if they're feeling anxious.

Information Gem L. would like to know about your pet

Beyond their general schedule, t's important to know what commands your dog knows, what their favorite treats are, if there is any behavioral training that you're working on, and what their favorite walking routes are.

A typical day

I love to start the day with a walk! I also enjoy giving dogs treat puzzles (sometimes, I make them with materials around the house, like shipping boxes), playing tug with toys, playing fetch, and getting lots of pets and snuggles, if they're the snuggly type.

Location

Durham, NC

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Gem L.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews