Gretchen R.
Santa Rosa, CA
Good Dog Karma
Pet care experience
I have volunteered and fostered dogs for Bergin University/Canine Studies for many years. Friends, family and neighbors have trusted me to care for their pets and I find love, joy, and companionship in sharing my life with dogs and cats. I completed a two week mock training and outings with Bergin (an amazing non- profit organization in Sonoma County that trains service dogs and people to be service dog trainers in all capacities. ) That knowledge and experience has taught me a great deal.
Reviews
Gretchen did an amazing job with our boy! Will definitely use her again! Thank you again Gretchen!
For all the years I have known Gretchen, she has always had dogs. She's fostered dogs, rescued them, trained them, adopted them. She is patient and kind and obviously a great dog lover. I can't think of a better person to watch your dog while you are away. You can be confident that Gretchen is doing the best thing for your dog, making sure your dog is safe, happy and not missing you too much. Gretchen is the perfect dog watcher!
I would not leave my dog with many people; however, Gretchen is one person I would leave my dog with and have total confidence my dog would be exercised, loved and well cared for. Gretchen is responsible, smart, kind, reliable and genuinely a lover of canines! She has watched and cared for many dogs in the 30 + years that I have known her. I highly recommend her without hesitation and look forward to booking her on Rover.com for my dog.
Gretchen has been a lifesaver multiple times now!! We both travel for work and sometimes our trips end up being last minute and we need someone that we trust to watch our dog and she has re-arranged her calendar to make herself available. Not only that but our dog Max loves her. He becomes uncontrollably excited for her arrival and he isn’t like that with most people. Max is our baby and we have a hard time trusting people to watch him while we are away. Gretchen gives us that peace of mind knowing he is in good hands, gets multiple walks a day, lots of snuggles, and we receive picture/text updates. We feel so lucky to have found Gretchen and couldn’t recommend her enough!
About Gretchen R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am very active and love hiking and walking and doing that with a dog is so much more fun! I am responsible and reliable. I have and had several cats, (Chester & Poncho.)
Information Gretchen R. would like to know about your pet
When has the owner last left their dog with a sitter and for how many days ? How did their dog do during the stay? - How do their pets get along with other dogs and what upsets them - are they territorial/aggressive over toys, treats, food? -Does the dog owner walk the dog regularly or at all.....and how far if they walk ? How does the dog do on walks - does the dog go crazy when they see another dog or a cat or squirrel? - Is the dog crate trained and if so for how long ?
A typical day
I prefer to connect with you, the pet owners and see if their pups have favorite walks and places. I want their pups to feel safe and confident when they are away as well as the owners feeling they don’t need to worry about their pup. I certainly like neighborhood walks, playing in the yard, taking them to their favorite park and hanging out. I also love hiking and would gladly take them with me. If your pup is allowed on the furniture, I love to have them right next to me! I am not a trainer, but I do have some experience and certainly like to try and teach a dog a new trick with positive reinforcement which is usually high pitched praise and hearty pets, but my dogs (Labs, Goldens and Terriers) frankly respond to healthy treats most successfully.
Services
Gretchen can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently working part-time on call on a limited as needed basis. My first grandchildren were born in March and April, 2023 and I am fortunate to be able to change direction to combine what I love, (babies and pups) to create a purposeful lifestyle of doing what I enjoy. Looking to house/pet sit near my children in South Reno and Rocklin. I live and have a home in Santa Rosa, Ca. I am new to Rover, but not pet sitting.
About Gretchen R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am very active and love hiking and walking and doing that with a dog is so much more fun! I am responsible and reliable. I have and had several cats, (Chester & Poncho.)
Information Gretchen R. would like to know about your pet
When has the owner last left their dog with a sitter and for how many days ? How did their dog do during the stay? - How do their pets get along with other dogs and what upsets them - are they territorial/aggressive over toys, treats, food? -Does the dog owner walk the dog regularly or at all.....and how far if they walk ? How does the dog do on walks - does the dog go crazy when they see another dog or a cat or squirrel? - Is the dog crate trained and if so for how long ?
A typical day
I prefer to connect with you, the pet owners and see if their pups have favorite walks and places. I want their pups to feel safe and confident when they are away as well as the owners feeling they don’t need to worry about their pup. I certainly like neighborhood walks, playing in the yard, taking them to their favorite park and hanging out. I also love hiking and would gladly take them with me. If your pup is allowed on the furniture, I love to have them right next to me! I am not a trainer, but I do have some experience and certainly like to try and teach a dog a new trick with positive reinforcement which is usually high pitched praise and hearty pets, but my dogs (Labs, Goldens and Terriers) frankly respond to healthy treats most successfully.
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Pets
Gretchen R.
Santa Rosa, CA