Jacqueline V.
Aptos, CA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Jacqueline can care for
Availability
I am a student doing online study so I am free to spend oodles of time with your pet when hired. In fact, I find it relaxing. It’s always more fun doing anything with a wagging tail or purring body beside me!
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About Jacqueline V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can’t offer in-home services because I rent. I am very mindful of pets being like children. I’m nurturing, reassuring, but will set boundaries and follow your training practices and feeding schedules.
Information Jacqueline V. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog/ cat have any special needs? Allergies?Are they particularly anxious? Phobias? Triggers? Do you have a specific training protocol you’d like me to follow? For example, the dog stops and sits when the walker stops? I’ve done these before and am happy to continue with your pet. Meet and greets are always a good idea to go over these things in person. I do have experience with anxious animals. I am compassionate, patient, move around slowly/ quietly, and will check in with them often if they initially feel the need to hide. Cats aren’t the only animals that can be skittish! <3 Dogs: Is he/ she a loner or do they like to play with other dogs? Leash aggressive? I’m strong and can handle them safely but choose not to walk large leash aggressive dogs; I find it too stressful. Having owned one myself, I know other dog walkers don’t always understand that their dog may be friendly but it is triggering to an anxious pup! I will find other ways to exercise your dog. Cats: I do have experience caring for senior and/or sick cats. One of my senior cats required IV fluids weekly which my vet trained me to administer. If you have a little dog that needs fluids and you show me, I’m sure it’s not very different and I’m comfortable with needles.
A typical day
For dogs that like to be around other dogs, I can arrange play dates with dogs I’m familiar with and trust. I tend to avoid dog parks unless specifically requested by owner. We can find a field to play ball in or go to beach for a run.
Location
Aptos, CA
Pets
Dogs laugh with their tails!
Pet care experience
I’m a lifelong animal lover. If it communicates with its eyes and body I love it! I’ve cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and bearded dragons. I don’t mind dogs in my car and will take them on errands unless it’s hot out. I had a black lab who loved the “chuck it” and beach. I’ve had cats all my life and am fluent in their regal speak “pet me, nope, changed my mind”. I clip front cat claws if requested. I had a free roaming indoor rabbit and am mindful of cords and their delicate digestive tracks. I also send pix to the fur parent often!
Reviews
Jacqueline recently stayed at our place for two weeks to watch our dog and two cats. Things started off well, but unfortunately there were several issues under her care the last of which involved our puppy ingesting Jacqueline’s medication and being forced to spend a night in the vet ICU. This was after we made clear to restrict his access to things, given his young age. While she handled the ICU situation well, it should have never happened in the first place. She did not take accountability for this and instead blamed our dog, and this of course made the end of our vacation much more stressful. We have used Rover numerous times before and never had an issue. While her communication was clear the whole time, we would not recommend her.
Jacqueline watched my babies and did a great job communicating updates and alerting me of any issues. I would absolutely hire her again to take care of my pug grumble.
Spunky absolutely loves Jacq V. She communicates well and Spunky is healthy and happy when I return home.
Thank you for giving our pups so much love!
About Jacqueline V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can’t offer in-home services because I rent. I am very mindful of pets being like children. I’m nurturing, reassuring, but will set boundaries and follow your training practices and feeding schedules.
Information Jacqueline V. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog/ cat have any special needs? Allergies?Are they particularly anxious? Phobias? Triggers? Do you have a specific training protocol you’d like me to follow? For example, the dog stops and sits when the walker stops? I’ve done these before and am happy to continue with your pet. Meet and greets are always a good idea to go over these things in person. I do have experience with anxious animals. I am compassionate, patient, move around slowly/ quietly, and will check in with them often if they initially feel the need to hide. Cats aren’t the only animals that can be skittish! <3 Dogs: Is he/ she a loner or do they like to play with other dogs? Leash aggressive? I’m strong and can handle them safely but choose not to walk large leash aggressive dogs; I find it too stressful. Having owned one myself, I know other dog walkers don’t always understand that their dog may be friendly but it is triggering to an anxious pup! I will find other ways to exercise your dog. Cats: I do have experience caring for senior and/or sick cats. One of my senior cats required IV fluids weekly which my vet trained me to administer. If you have a little dog that needs fluids and you show me, I’m sure it’s not very different and I’m comfortable with needles.
A typical day
For dogs that like to be around other dogs, I can arrange play dates with dogs I’m familiar with and trust. I tend to avoid dog parks unless specifically requested by owner. We can find a field to play ball in or go to beach for a run.
Jacqueline V.
Aptos, CA