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Gillian W.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews
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Wanted: Doggos and Puppers to Love

Pet care experience

I'm a young professional with a flexible, remote-work job that allows me to work from anywhere I want. I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE dogs! I grew up with 3 dogs in the house, or more accurately, in my bed. Sadie, Dixie, and Lola were all high-energy rescued working dogs who I trained for offleash and vocal/guesture commands myself using positive reinforcement methods. I have over 7 years of experience as a professional dogsitter for a handful of long-time private clients, including some very special puppers who require significant care and attention due to old age, special needs, and medications (tucked into yummy treats, of course!) I'm happy to provide references upon request, as my long-time clients are not Rover members. Nothing will make me happier than getting to hang out with your pupper, woofer, or doggo. I love running with dogs, playing fetch and tug-of-war, singing silly songs to your dog, and taking pictures of your pup being adorable. If you want to get cute pictures texted to you while you're away at no extra charge, I'm your girl! I'm looking for pup friends via Rover for one major (and maybe unexpected) reason - my rescue cat, Smokey! I love her very much, but she doesn't like other animals, and I'm really a dog person at heart. Working with Rover allows me to satisfy my need for fuzzy wag-butts, cold sniffy nosies, and slobbery kisses without upsetting my little kitty princess. Got other fuzzy (or scaly or feathery) friends? I do all kinds of petsitting, plantsitting, and general housesitting! Contact me through Rover for more information.

Reviews

Monique L.
House Sitting • Feb 12, 2023
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Gillian was a doggie guardian angel. I had never used Rover before so I was a bit nervous to blindly book a new (overnight) dog sitter, but Gillian was great at communicating and immediately understood my dog, Magnus. She did an incredible job keeping him entertained and making us both feel at ease. Can't wait to book her again!

Rebecca D.
House Sitting • Jun 08, 2017
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Gillian was incredibly accommodating and our dog loved spending time with her. She kept us well informed while we were away and sent a lot of pictures. She clearly loved taking care of our fur baby and we will definitely use her for future needs!

Dee R.
May 10, 2017

We are so lucky to have Gillian in our lives. Gillian was our nanny while she was in undergrad for our son and daughter. Our children love her very much and she is part of our family (kids are now 16 and 17). In addition, Gillian has also been our house and dog sitter. We have a special needs dog with a complex oral medication schedule, which Gillian easily masters. Gillian is always reliable and a fabulous communicator. We highly recommend Gillian!

Andrew J.
May 08, 2017

Gillian has been taking care of my dog and cat for over 8 years. She has always been reliable, trustworthy and, perhaps most importantly, truly cares about the animals! She always makes time for lots of play and cuddles with them and I've particularly enjoyed how she sends me pics of her doing things with the animals while I'm away. It always makes me feel good knowing how well she cares for them. I strongly recommend her.

About Gillian W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I treat my client’s pets with the utmost care and respect - and that care and respect extends to my client’s homes and belongings as well.

Information Gillian W. would like to know about your pet

I always like to know the dog's favorite food, favorite color, career aspirations, and celebrity crush! Just kidding, but seriously. I especially love herding dogs, having grown up with Border Collies and Australian Sheperds - but I believe that All Dogs Are Beautiful! I've taken care of puppers of all shapes, sizes, and personalities - from a regal and reserved little Japanese Chin to Great Danes taller than me!

A typical day

I love to go on long walks in all sorts of weather! I strongly believes that dogs (and humans) are animals, and deserve to spend time in nature - so whenever possible I will take a dog to explore the big beautiful world, go to the park and run around, go to the dog park so that your pup can build his network (very important, in this dog job market!), splash around at the dog beach, and all sorts of fun adventures that stimulate, engage, and relax pups. That being said - you know your dog better than anyone else, so I will always defer to you on what your dog likes best, and what kinds of activities and routines make him or her happiest.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Gillian can watch in your home

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

Availability

I currently have relatively open availability to schedule daily/weekly walks and my availability for house sitting varies. Just shoot me a message about your needs and we can talk about it!

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Calendar last updated 5 months ago
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About Gillian W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I treat my client’s pets with the utmost care and respect - and that care and respect extends to my client’s homes and belongings as well.

Information Gillian W. would like to know about your pet

I always like to know the dog's favorite food, favorite color, career aspirations, and celebrity crush! Just kidding, but seriously. I especially love herding dogs, having grown up with Border Collies and Australian Sheperds - but I believe that All Dogs Are Beautiful! I've taken care of puppers of all shapes, sizes, and personalities - from a regal and reserved little Japanese Chin to Great Danes taller than me!

A typical day

I love to go on long walks in all sorts of weather! I strongly believes that dogs (and humans) are animals, and deserve to spend time in nature - so whenever possible I will take a dog to explore the big beautiful world, go to the park and run around, go to the dog park so that your pup can build his network (very important, in this dog job market!), splash around at the dog beach, and all sorts of fun adventures that stimulate, engage, and relax pups. That being said - you know your dog better than anyone else, so I will always defer to you on what your dog likes best, and what kinds of activities and routines make him or her happiest.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

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Gillian W.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews