Gwendolyn W.
Woodbridge, VA
Services
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Gwendolyn can care for
Availability
I am a recent graduate currently working to find a long-term job, so for now I have full availability! If for some reason I am not available for some dates, I will reflect that change on my availability. But, I anticipate very few days where I am unavailable.
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About Gwendolyn W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
If entering your home for a service, I will leave it in same or better condition then when I entered. Nothing will be touched or used that isn't specified as okay to use by the owner. Any backyards will be checked for open gates before dogs are loose! I am capable of following complicated diet and care instructions, and I am happy to give your pet as much love as they want.
Information Gwendolyn W. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any medical or behavioral complications in advance! I am absolutely willing to care for your pets regardless, but it will help me know how best to care for your pet if I am aware of any ongoing situations. This includes daily or as-needed medications, reactivity or possessiveness, or even aggression. I understand how to work with what some may call "difficult" pets, and received special permission from the pet resort I worked at to care for and handle reactive, aggressive, and medically complicated dogs, including dogs with a bite history. I have safely handled large dogs with bite histories and aggression issues, and am happy to discuss what needs your dog may have. Every pet deserves to be loved for and looked after, so help me help you and please discuss any needs your pet may have. Thank you!
A typical day
I will follow all care instructions and boundaries discussed with you. Unless otherwise specified with you, I aim to give the pets I watch a fulfilling but comfortable experience. I will happily take your dog on sniffy walks and will even upkeep training! Cats and dogs alike will get playtime if they are interested, but I am equally willing to slow down with senior or shyer pets to cuddle and take things slow and comfortable. However your pet needs to be cared for, I am happy to do so.
Location
Woodbridge, VA
Happy to help!
Pet care experience
I'm a recent college graduate looking to help out local families over the summer, and I would be honored to help you look after your pet! I graduated this May, 2026 with a bachelors degree in biology with a focus on animal behavior. My Professional experience includes two and a half years working at Olde Towne Pet Resort in Springfield VA, where I handled, cared for, and made sure that up to over a hundred dogs with the help of my coworkers, and up to 40 cats. While I worked at Olde Towne Pet Resort over my breaks, I was a weekly volunteer at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, VA during the semesters. There, I worked with their bird and mammal team in a zoo setting to prepare diets, feed, and clean the enclosures of zoo animals in their care. I love animal behavior, and want to work in a zoo or as a professional dog trainer in the future! In less professional experience, I have grown up with cats, dogs, and even exotic animals like bearded dragons and sugar gliders. I have personally owned and cared for a reactive German Shepherd, so I'm no stranger to loving and caring after what some may call "difficult" dogs. I'm happy to talk about my experience further and will answer any questions you may have, I'm looking forward to helping care for your furry friend!
Cat care experience
Gwendolyn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
She was amazing with our reactive dog ant our apartment building. Her experience with reactive dogs showed and was beneficial to walking our dog. Appreciated her!
Gwen is a very caring pet parent. She has a German Shepard puppy who is reactive and has a history of trauma, and Gwen has been very patient and invested in her puppy's care and training. Gwen also has several family pets, including two cats and two dogs and some fish, and Gwen always takes excellent care of the animals. Her cats were feral and they fostered them originally, and Gwen rehabilitated them to the point of being housecats, and they are now very devoted to her.
About Gwendolyn W.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
If entering your home for a service, I will leave it in same or better condition then when I entered. Nothing will be touched or used that isn't specified as okay to use by the owner. Any backyards will be checked for open gates before dogs are loose! I am capable of following complicated diet and care instructions, and I am happy to give your pet as much love as they want.
Information Gwendolyn W. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any medical or behavioral complications in advance! I am absolutely willing to care for your pets regardless, but it will help me know how best to care for your pet if I am aware of any ongoing situations. This includes daily or as-needed medications, reactivity or possessiveness, or even aggression. I understand how to work with what some may call "difficult" pets, and received special permission from the pet resort I worked at to care for and handle reactive, aggressive, and medically complicated dogs, including dogs with a bite history. I have safely handled large dogs with bite histories and aggression issues, and am happy to discuss what needs your dog may have. Every pet deserves to be loved for and looked after, so help me help you and please discuss any needs your pet may have. Thank you!
A typical day
I will follow all care instructions and boundaries discussed with you. Unless otherwise specified with you, I aim to give the pets I watch a fulfilling but comfortable experience. I will happily take your dog on sniffy walks and will even upkeep training! Cats and dogs alike will get playtime if they are interested, but I am equally willing to slow down with senior or shyer pets to cuddle and take things slow and comfortable. However your pet needs to be cared for, I am happy to do so.
Gwendolyn W.
Woodbridge, VA