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Joanna M.

North Shore, HI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•25 reviews
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Hikes, runs, affection and fun!

Pet care experience

My name is Joanna and I'm an experienced dogsitter and equestrian available for 24 hour care of your animals in your home, and doggy day care in my home on a case-by-case basis. I live in the Vista / Bonsall area on a horse property. We have a secure fenced property and I am home full time to monitor my guests. I specialize in dog-friendly adventures, including beach trips, runs or hiking, and focus on positive-reinforcement training and puppies. I’m also a certified group fitness instructor, so large, high-energy pups are no problem. I am confident, strong, and able to handle unruly leash-pullers! For housesitting - I am quiet, trustworthy and responsible, and happy to take care of household errands while you are away. I do not bring guests into your home and I respect your privacy and property. Please ask for my references. I understand how hard it is to leave your dog when traveling - as someone who worked in the corporate world and traveled almost every other week, it was extremely important for me to find someone I could trust and who my dog would be happy with. You'll get photos and video sent to you daily of your pup's play-cation, and plenty of text updates. I've volunteered for Shelters and Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, have fostered many different types of dogs, and work on basic training, socialization, separation anxiety, and leash manners. I have a sweet, mellow, well-balanced female lab who loves to make new friends and will be a good role model for puppies or anxious types, if you'd like her to come along. Transport - I have a spacious, safe, brand new cozy hatchback with bedding so dogs travel in comfort (and style). There is always water & towels on hand. For Holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Xmas Eve & Day, 4th of July, New Years Eve & Day) an additional $20 / per day surcharge will apply. Please feel free to contact me for more information and references. I look forward to meeting you and your fur children! Joanna

Reviews

Dawn M.
Dog Walking • Jan 25, 2018
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Great. My dog is so much happier now that Joanna walks her and I am much less stressed out

Dawn M.
Dog Walking • Jan 18, 2018
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She was responsive and followed through as promised with good communication and photos. My dog seemed tired that evening which is a good sign! I think she enjoyed the walk.

Gina F.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 22, 2017
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Joanna is fantastic! My labradoodle had such a fun day hiking with Joanna and her sweet Lab Maya. I couldn’t have asked for a better first time experience with Rover. Thanks Joanna! Louie will be excited to see you and Maya again soon!

Colleen G.
Dog Boarding • May 10, 2017
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Joanna did an amazing job taking care of Rocko. He was so happy and relaxed when I picked him up, I don't think he wanted to leave. She made me feel so at ease during my trip with message updates and great pictures. I will definitely use her again and highly recommend her to family and friends. Rocko and I can't thank you enough!!!

About Joanna M.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet

Any history of aggression towards dogs / humans? Separation anxiety? History of escaping / bolting? Leash greeting skills? What's your dog's personality type and what's a typical day like for them? Preferences as far as play - what kinds of dogs do they tend to get on well with? Resource guarding issues? Are they vocal / bark when left alone?

A typical day

We go on a variety of outings from neighborhood walks, sometimes to the dog park, and often to the dog beach, or beautiful hikes with streams for swimming and playing. It's truly a playcation for them!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$49per night
House Sitting
in your home
$49per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$28per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$21per walk
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Joanna can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Joanna can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Joanna M.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet

Any history of aggression towards dogs / humans? Separation anxiety? History of escaping / bolting? Leash greeting skills? What's your dog's personality type and what's a typical day like for them? Preferences as far as play - what kinds of dogs do they tend to get on well with? Resource guarding issues? Are they vocal / bark when left alone?

A typical day

We go on a variety of outings from neighborhood walks, sometimes to the dog park, and often to the dog beach, or beautiful hikes with streams for swimming and playing. It's truly a playcation for them!

Location

Waialua, HI

Joanna M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Joanna M.

North Shore, HI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•25 reviews