John & Ana W.
John & Ana W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
WFH Host w/ Cavalier Who Loves Buds
I work from home full time, so any dog who stays with us gets real company all day long, not just a quick hello before someone rushes out the door. My own dog, Zeca, a four-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is basically my co-sitter. He's friendly, easygoing, and genuinely loves other dogs, so new guests usually relax within the first hour because he shows them around. We live in North Redondo close to the beach and have a good-sized backyard, so there's plenty of space to run, dig, sunbathe, or just wander around without ever feeling cooped up. I'll be upfront: I'm not a certified trainer, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. What I do have is years of hands-on experience as a dog owner, the kind that teaches you to read a dog's mood, know when they want space versus attention, and tell the difference between excited and anxious. That's the experience I bring to every dog I host, and I treat each one the way I'd want someone to treat Zeca.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
John and Ana are really fantastic pet hosts. We went out of town for a long weekend this summer and left them with our precious pup Charlie and felt such peace of mind leaving him there. The regular updates and photos helped put our mind further at ease and when we went to pick up Charlie he looked better and happier than when we dropped him off. If he could, he'd probably ask to go back and play with their dog, Zeca.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Because I work from home, pet care isn't squeezed into a lunch break, it's part of the whole day. Mornings start with a walk, around the neighborhood or nearby park, followed by breakfast and some backyard time while I work nearby. There's usually a midday break for play or another walk, and evenings wind down slow, either on the couch or out in the yard before bed. Dogs in my care are never left alone for long stretches. I'm home, and I'm checking in constantly, not just during scheduled visits.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
For both boarding and day care, dogs stay right here with us. Not in a kennel, not crated all day. They get the run of the backyard, a comfortable spot indoors, fresh water always available, and meals kept on whatever schedule matches their normal routine at home. I ask for those specifics upfront so nothing feels disruptive. Zeca is around for company and play if a guest is social, and just as happy to give a quiet dog some one-on-one time instead if that's what they need. I send photo updates throughout the stay so you can see exactly how your dog's day is going, and any instructions you give me on feeding, meds, or routine are treated as non-negotiable, not suggestions.
Pets
A typical day
Throughout the day we will certainly go on walks and visit at the Park. We will throw the ball and have some good conversations. We might even jump around in the kiddie pool for a bit.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyJohn & Ana can host up to 2 pets per night
- Tell me anything I may need to know about your dog that would help me serve them best and feel comfortable being away from their home.