George E.
Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Boarding for Toy & Teacup Dogs
Pet care experience
Dedicated loving care for your small dog (10 pounds and under please) in our single story Rancho Penasquitos home. We are located on a quiet street in a quiet neighborhood and have a fenced yard for pets to play in. The Bijou story: Bijou was a four pound toy poodle and was part of our family for fifteen years. Finding someone to care for Bijou on the rare occasions when we had to travel and could not take him with us was always an issue. As Bijou grew older the problem became worse, he was accustomed to being at home with us and would be traumatized whenever he had to spend time in a kennel. Having a pet sitter check on him during the day was not acceptable because he did not like strangers in his house (we weren’t too keen on it either) and he did not like being alone. When Bijou passed away we thought about getting another pet but decided we didn’t want to deal with the boarding issue when we had to travel. Then we thought there must be plenty of other small dog owners who have the same temporary pet care problem, and that is how our custom pet care idea was born. We have been small dog owners (miniature and toy poodles) for more than 50 years. We are keenly aware of the special needs of smaller dogs and are cautious when they are in our care. Your pet will get supervised exercise outside but will be protected from aggressive animals and predators at all times. About this sitter: Retired couple with lots of experience with small dogs. Let us pamper your pet while you are away, your pet will appreciate it. Why I love dog sitting We both grew up with dogs as pets and have had them for most of our married lives. Our first pet together was Tony, a black miniature poodle that joined our family on Valentine's Day 1963. After Tony we had Danny, a champagne toy poodle who was the childhood pet of our two children. After the children left the nest and Danny passed we had Biojou, a very small apricot toy (teacup) poodle. Bijou enriched our lives for fifteen years before he passed. The reason we have not replaced Bijou is explained in our profile as "the Bijou story". About my yard We have a small fenced back yard that is mostly concrete but there is a small flea free artificial grass potty area as well. The yard has plenty of space for smaller dogs to exercise and it is designed to be easily cleaned. My experience administering medication Sure but we would prefer to care for well animals and would prefer to only administer maintenance medication. It is not that we are uncomfortable administering medication but more that we are concerned with maintaining a healthy environment for future client's pets.
Reviews
Let’s be honest, finding a good unreliable pet sitter is hard, specially when you have a little spoiled dog like Tomas. We never leave him with anybody we don’t trust. We are so glad that we found George and Kay. They took such good care of Tomas, they kept me updated every other day and even sent me pictures of him. They’re very professional and take this very seriously, we highly recommend them. Thank you George & Kay!
These two are fantastic! They went above and beyond taking care of Murphy, especially when he was being “dramatic.” Our new “go to” for boarding.
We love George and Kay. Our dog Link loves staying at their place and is always incredibly comfortable. We are so happy to have found them
George and Kay are very responsible and care for my pet/son, Milo. This is Milo very first time away from me/home. But I know that he is in good hands. They sent me pictures of Milo and text me about Milo’s daily activities. Milo is happy spending over a week with George and Kay. Thanks to George and Kay.
About George E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fully fenced back yard and we take each dog out every two to three hours. We normally take the dogs out one at a time and we are always out with them, protecting them from birds of prey etc.
Home
Information George E. would like to know about your pet
We pretty much like all dogs but prefer to care for the smaller Toy and Teacup breeds (that don't do well being boarded in a Kennel). We prefer not to care for aggressive dogs or those with a history of being overly destructive. We always ask for a meet and greet before a dogs first stay with us and during that visit we watch how the dog or dogs react to us and to the environment they are in, we want their stay to be comfortable and enjoyable for your pet or pets and we want them to look forward to staying with us again.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks We no longer walk our dogs in the neighborhood since several large dog owners have moved in and they like to walk their dogs off leash. We want to limit your dog's exposure to larger and possibly aggressive dogs so instead of walking we will play with your dog(s) in our back yard. The yard provides sufficient space to exercise smaller dogs, if your dog requires walks you need to look for a different sitter because we simply will not take the risk of having your dog(s) harmed by a large and aggressive dog in our neighborhood. Your dog's sleeping arrangement We try to provide a comfortable and secure environment for your dog to sleep in. If your dog is crate trained they may feel more secure sleeping in their own crate but if they are accustomed to sleeping on your bed and they feel comfortable on our bed that is fine too. We observe the dog and they usually let us know what they prefer. Time I'll spend with your dog: Your dog will live in our home with us and be continually part of our activities. We will spend frequent times playing with your pet and accompanying them outside for exercise but generally they will be allowed free access while we go about our daily activities.
Services
George can host
Availability
We are retired so we are at home most of the day, when we are caring for dogs, we try to give each dog an equal amount of lap time and cuddling.
About George E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fully fenced back yard and we take each dog out every two to three hours. We normally take the dogs out one at a time and we are always out with them, protecting them from birds of prey etc.
Home
Information George E. would like to know about your pet
We pretty much like all dogs but prefer to care for the smaller Toy and Teacup breeds (that don't do well being boarded in a Kennel). We prefer not to care for aggressive dogs or those with a history of being overly destructive. We always ask for a meet and greet before a dogs first stay with us and during that visit we watch how the dog or dogs react to us and to the environment they are in, we want their stay to be comfortable and enjoyable for your pet or pets and we want them to look forward to staying with us again.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks We no longer walk our dogs in the neighborhood since several large dog owners have moved in and they like to walk their dogs off leash. We want to limit your dog's exposure to larger and possibly aggressive dogs so instead of walking we will play with your dog(s) in our back yard. The yard provides sufficient space to exercise smaller dogs, if your dog requires walks you need to look for a different sitter because we simply will not take the risk of having your dog(s) harmed by a large and aggressive dog in our neighborhood. Your dog's sleeping arrangement We try to provide a comfortable and secure environment for your dog to sleep in. If your dog is crate trained they may feel more secure sleeping in their own crate but if they are accustomed to sleeping on your bed and they feel comfortable on our bed that is fine too. We observe the dog and they usually let us know what they prefer. Time I'll spend with your dog: Your dog will live in our home with us and be continually part of our activities. We will spend frequent times playing with your pet and accompanying them outside for exercise but generally they will be allowed free access while we go about our daily activities.
Location
San Diego, CA
George E.
Rancho Penasquitos, CA