Jia G.
Jia G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reactive & multi-pet specialist
Hi there! I’m a recent Tufts grad transitioning to post-grad life in Boston. My experience with pet care includes previous dog & cat sitting/walking services, caring for family and friends’ pets, several years of 4H obedience and agility training, and volunteer dog walking services all throughout college. I am experienced in caring for a range of dog/cat breeds, ages, sizes, and needs. I have experience dog-sitting for puppies under 1 year, my childhood dog is now 14 years old, and my new roommate has the cuddliest cat. I’m no stranger to customer service, with 5+ years of restaurant experience under my belt, and I will strive hard to deliver the same 5-star care for your furry friends & home - complete with regular updates and pictures too!
Cat care experience
Jia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
As a guest in your (and your pets’) homes, I aim to be as unobtrusive as possible. My priority is to provide excellent pet care while blending into your daily routine. I will try my best to follow "Leave No Trace" guidelines during my stays as well.
Ratings and reviews
Jia did an absolute phenomenal job dog sitting Aki and Momo! Momo has anxiety when I'm gone and can be stubborn with new people but Jia was super patient and completely won her over. By the end of the stay, Momo was totally comfortable and really liked her, which is a huge deal for us. Aki loved her right off the bat, too! It gives such peace of mind knowing the dogs were in such good hands. I look forward to Jia watching the dogs again.
We loved Jia! I have two labs, 8 and 13, with very different needs. Jia was great and took wonderful care of them. When we got home from our trip, our dogs looked a little disappointed to see us (which is how I know they've had a good time). Jia was super thoughtful about their care, sent regular updates, and made me feel completely at ease about being away from my dogs. Definitely will be asking her to watch after our pups again. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Jia was amazing! She was so good with our stubborn 11 year old dog, really taking the time to meet her during a meet and greet and winning her over during the first few days of house sitting. We were grateful for some quick problem solving on her part when we ran into a snag on our first travel day, and it felt so good to know that our dog was in such good hands!
Jia took care of my dog Ribsy (2.5-year-old pointer mix) for a week and was absolutely wonderful! Ribsy has a sensitive stomach and has some dietary needs, and Jia was super accommodating. As a puppy, Ribsy can also be pretty energetic at times, but Jia's lifelong experience with dogs was evident as she was able to gently manage all of Ribsy's puppy energy in a professional and calm manner. It's obvious Jia cares a lot about her work and was nothing but sweet and attentive to Ribsy; she'd definitely be the first person I'd call to take care of Ribsy again! Highly recommend!
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Schedule
I work from home MWF with possibility of going in-person T/Th. I guarantee 2.5 walks/potty breaks a day (morning & evening/night), with flexibility of more attentive daytime care during my WFH days/weekends. My rates reflect the quality of care your pet will receive while you’re away from home, including practically around the clock care, with the exception of my in-person days. I am eager to find clients interested in finding a long-term pet care provider to work into their daily/weekly routine.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsJia can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know about your pet’s usual preferences and schedule, any medical needs/concerns I should be attentive of, and how they do with other animals. My own dog is very reactive, so I am familiar & capable of handling fussy dogs, but do inform me ahead of time!