Jennifer O.
Jennifer O.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Will treat your dog like family
I have always loved dogs and I'm very attentive to reading their cues and body language. I can handle all kinds of pups- big, small, shy, energetic- and help them feel relaxed and happy when they are with me. I also enjoy keeping them mentally and physically active with fun walks, playtime and adventures. My own dog and I completed a 6 month puppy training program, and we keep practicing good manners and positive interactions with other dogs every day- whether at home, in the neighborhood, or out on the trails hiking around Salt Lake City. My family and I really enjoy meeting other dog owners and their pups. I'd love to set up a relaxed meet-and-greet to say hi and see if we'd be a good fit for walks or sitting! You can also check out our Facebook page- Dog Mom Hikes- to see what adventures our dogs are having. Please make sure you have time to do a meet and greet with us before the actual booking- we want to make sure it’s a good fit for everyone involved!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jennifer and her family are terrific. My dog, River, enjoys every minute with them and they not only take their canine guests for every-day walks, they take them for an all-afternoon adventures. Highly recommend.
Jennifer did a great job all around! We loved to see so many photos from their adventures on walks, with toys, pupcicles, etc. Really appreciate her attentive care and excellent communication. Already have our next visit booked!
Jennifer did an amazing job taking care of Penny. She took her on walks, hikes, and played fetch with her every day. She entertained her with dog activity mats with treats. She sent updates with pictures every day. I would highly recommend Jennifer.
Jennifer truly goes above and beyond every time we leave our dog with her! From hiking to treats to walk and snuggles, I’m always so grateful for the love and attention her and her family give to our dog. She is wonderful!
Jennifer is hands-down the best Rover sitter we’ve booked with! Our dogs are high energy and she provided tons of enrichment, play, and hikes that kept them happy and engaged. I appreciated the frequent updates/pictures and how responsive she was. Jennifer and her family took fantastic care of our dogs and I’m looking forward to booking with her again.
We had a great experience with Jennifer and her family. She watched our Australia Shepherd for a week and a half. She provided daily pictures along with detailed updates on his activities for the day, which made our separation a little easier. She was patient with him, despite him sneaking food from the counter, and took steps to keep him entertained with different treats each day to encourage better behavior. She was flexible and easy to communicate with as well. Thanks Jennifer!
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Schedule
I stay at home with my 3 kids, ages 8-14, who go to school and various sports activities during the day, and I have availability for boarding, walks and day care daily. I have a 3.5 year old bernadoodle at home who is super friendly and loves to play with other dogs and be active, so we always making sure we get out to play fetch or go on hikes and walks throughout the week. I genuinely enjoy spending time with dogs and helping them feel welcome in my home.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I know that dogs are family and I take the trust that other owners put in me to keep their dogs safe and cared for very seriously. My dog Loki is very friendly and loves to play with friends- we have a fenced in backyard, and I make sure that he and other dogs with us get attention and exercise. There is plenty of water available and there are multiple dog beds throughout the house. I’m all about the details, and will adhere to your leash preferences, as well as feeding, training and night time routines- whatever you and your dog need to feel safe and secure. My kids also love to play and pay attention to dogs - we are a very dog friendly home! We always have a meet and greet with every request to make sure that it is a good fit for everyone involved.
Pets
A typical day
Days at our house include playing with various toys, balls and sniffing puzzles, as well as pets, cuddles and active time outside in our fenced in yard! I have a high energy dog at home so we always go out for one long walk or hike during the day in the mountains or in our neighborhood. We also do mini sniffing walks in the later afternoon and a “night cap” walk right before bed. Some days we will go to a park or field and throw balls or explore.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatJennifer can host up to 1 pet per night
- For boarders, please tell me about their history of how they spend the night at other houses- if they settle down ok, if they like to sleep in the same room as other people, and most importantly, what time they wake up! We like to sleep in until at least 7 am in our house, if possible, but we are happy to accommodate earlier risers. It is also helpful to know if your dog is a resource guarder with toys and/or food. I am always careful with this and I make a point to not give dogs in my care opportunities to fight over a toy or food with each other unless I know both dogs are ok with that- that they can just wait their turn with a ball, or that they can maintain a respectful distance from another’s dog’s food. Please tell me about your dog’s level of comfort in a home other than theirs- whether they are crate trained (not necessary- it’s only if your dog can’t sleep or relax without a crate). I also like to know if they like playing with other dogs, of any food allergies or preferences or medications needing to be administered, etc. We want to know what they like to play with, what treats they like, if they like to play in water or big open fields, etc. It is also helpful to know what their recall is like, and how they handle meeting other people and dogs when we are out and about.