Hilary H.
Sacramento, CA
Doggy playdates with me and my pup!
Pet care experience
I grew up with a dog but really started to take an interest 6 years ago when my parents adopted their second dog while I was living with them. For the last 6 years I have helped train and raise their pitbull mix and been their go-to housesitter. My brother and sister in law also have two dogs and I have housesat them countless times over the last 5 years, including providing highly specialized care for their special needs pitbull/boxer mix. Over the last two years I have also assisted my friend with many of his pet care requests, and have taken on jobs that he couldn't fit in his schedule. All of this time working with other people's wonderful dogs has made me fall in love with dog ownership. Last June 2022 I finally had my own home and the stability to adopt a dog, and that's when I got Delta. Delta and I live together in a house with a VERY large backyard and a good sized front yard. She loves to play with all humans and dogs alike, so we've decided to venture into rover care together. I am primarily looking to board other people's dogs, particularly those who want built-in doggy playdates with Delta. Although she is 55lbs, Delta plays amazingly with dogs of all sizes -- one of her best friends is a little French bulldog, and another is a large labradoodle. She is energetic, but gentle and submissive and great at matching other dogs' play styles. I have the fenced in yard space to allow your dog to roam and play freely as much as it wants. I am also open to doing drop-in visits, scheduled playdates, and daytime care.
Reviews
We have used Hilary multiple times now! She’s the absolute best. Sends lots of pictures and takes the best care of our boy. We are so thankful to have found her.
Hilary and Delta are the bees knees! Hilary was so accomodating about my anxious pup and was amazing with the photo updates during her stay. Delta was the perfect playmate and Ember had a grear time. We will be back!
My 2 dogs loved being at Hilary's house. They got along great with Hilary and her pup. Hilary sent regular updates, and was accommodating about the timing that I needed. Will definitely book with Hilary again.
Such a good fit for our boy!! Rocky loved playing with Delta
About Hilary H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two fenced in yards to allow your dog plenty of space to run around and play. My dog is crate trained and I also have dog gates set up in my house to keep the dogs only in the living area when unsupervised. I have lots of outdoor play toys (Frisbee, tennis and chuck it balls, soccer balls, etc) and some indoor ones (tug ropes, Kong chew toys, safe bones). I also have a few different very reliable dog-owning friends within 3 minutes of my house who have keys and can come over in an emergency.
Home
Information Hilary H. would like to know about your pet
If I am boarding your dog or doing daycare at my house then they need to be dog friendly since I have my own dog, Delta. So far Delta has gotten along with every dog she's met, and the few times a dog has been aggressive with her she submits and backs away. I'd like to know what activities your dog enjoys most so I can accommodate that, and if they have any quirks, anxieties, or medical concerns.
A typical day
I have a very large fenced backyard so like to host doggy playdates there with my friends' dogs and client dogs. The dogs can run around freely, and I also like throw a Frisbee and/or balls for them. Playdates are my dog Delta's favorite thing to do and she's excellent at matching the play styles of all other dogs. I also enjoy taking dogs to dog parks, when owners are ok with that. The two that I go to have great dogs and owners and I've never seen any concerning behavior. Lastly, I enjoy going for long walks by the river or even taking dogs out for bigger hikes. If the dogs like to swim, I love taking them to local swimming spots in the summer.
Services
Hilary can host
Hilary can watch in your home
Availability
I am a teacher so prefer to only board over the weekends when I can give your pet more attention. I am available for drop-ins and doggy playdates during the week in the afternoons/evenings.
About Hilary H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have two fenced in yards to allow your dog plenty of space to run around and play. My dog is crate trained and I also have dog gates set up in my house to keep the dogs only in the living area when unsupervised. I have lots of outdoor play toys (Frisbee, tennis and chuck it balls, soccer balls, etc) and some indoor ones (tug ropes, Kong chew toys, safe bones). I also have a few different very reliable dog-owning friends within 3 minutes of my house who have keys and can come over in an emergency.
Home
Information Hilary H. would like to know about your pet
If I am boarding your dog or doing daycare at my house then they need to be dog friendly since I have my own dog, Delta. So far Delta has gotten along with every dog she's met, and the few times a dog has been aggressive with her she submits and backs away. I'd like to know what activities your dog enjoys most so I can accommodate that, and if they have any quirks, anxieties, or medical concerns.
A typical day
I have a very large fenced backyard so like to host doggy playdates there with my friends' dogs and client dogs. The dogs can run around freely, and I also like throw a Frisbee and/or balls for them. Playdates are my dog Delta's favorite thing to do and she's excellent at matching the play styles of all other dogs. I also enjoy taking dogs to dog parks, when owners are ok with that. The two that I go to have great dogs and owners and I've never seen any concerning behavior. Lastly, I enjoy going for long walks by the river or even taking dogs out for bigger hikes. If the dogs like to swim, I love taking them to local swimming spots in the summer.
Location
Sacramento, CA
Pets
Hilary H.
Sacramento, CA