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Joanna M.

Novato, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Joanna can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Joanna can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Our family hosts one canine guest at a time, typically on weekends, for full attention! We include daily walks and lots of together time so your pup never is alone.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Joanna M.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If boarding in our home your pup is never alone. We have three capable teens and two adults all ready to meet your pups needs. In your home, I will communicate with you at the meet and greet about specifics for your pup to feel most cared for.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet

Do they love people? Are they shy around first time people? Are they friendly with other dogs or prefer solo treatment? How often to they go out to relieve themselves? Are they anxious without someone around? Any special treats? Are they comfortable with teens? Last tick/flea treatment?

A typical day

We have a great mile loop to walk in our neighborhood with lots to sniff and “mark!” -we adjust with more or less exercise depending on the needs. Lots of potty breaks throughout the day and endless belly rubs and kind words.

Location

Novato, CA

Joanna M.'s Neighborhood

Happy at Home

Pet care experience

Having grown up with a rotating cast of dogs I am comfortable around big and small, slow and energetic dogs. Our family lost our loving 12yr old lab mix rescue and we have lots of love to give your pup! Our Place or Yours? We will play with you pooch, and get some wiggles out in the neighborhood. Lots of kind words and belly rubs complete the care and your fur baby will be ready for a rest until you come home. Having your “Rover” in your home gives you the peace of mind you need while you are away. Skip the kennel, or transporting items to another home, and keep the environment familiar—-I make “house calls” :) Pup need a getaway while your away? Our family has three capable teens and two adults so someone is always home with “Rover”. We have a great neighborhood to walk and lots of exciting wild life smells! Let’s do a “Meet and Greet” to see if we are a match!

Reviews

Kathryn M.
House Sitting • Jan 12, 2025
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We've used Joanna several times. She has been wonderful with our dogs. Very trustworthy and makes me feel at ease while away.

Morgan H.
House Sitting • Feb 05, 2024
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Joanna is a wonderful sitter and our dogs adore her! She cares for them so well and we love booking with her!

Gil K.
House Sitting • Jan 01, 2024
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Thank you for a wonderful job

Morgan H.
House Sitting • Nov 27, 2023
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We absolutely loved having Joanna watch our two dogs! She showed them so much love, care, and patience that we knew our dogs were well cared for the entire time. Our dogs require extra medical attention and she ensured they stayed healthy. Joanna also does a great job of caring for the house she is staying in and we came home to no issues along with happy dogs. 10/10 recommend her and would book again!

About Joanna M.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If boarding in our home your pup is never alone. We have three capable teens and two adults all ready to meet your pups needs. In your home, I will communicate with you at the meet and greet about specifics for your pup to feel most cared for.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet

Do they love people? Are they shy around first time people? Are they friendly with other dogs or prefer solo treatment? How often to they go out to relieve themselves? Are they anxious without someone around? Any special treats? Are they comfortable with teens? Last tick/flea treatment?

A typical day

We have a great mile loop to walk in our neighborhood with lots to sniff and “mark!” -we adjust with more or less exercise depending on the needs. Lots of potty breaks throughout the day and endless belly rubs and kind words.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Joanna M.

Novato, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews