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Josie B.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Working from home dog mom

Pet care experience

We are a two dog household with a two story home and a fenced in back yard. We love all dogs! I grew up in a household with at least three dogs at a time. I currently have an Italian Greyhound who loves to play with other dogs, and an English Bulldog who loves to sleep. Our bulldog has a lot of health issues, so I am very experienced with taking care of dogs who require a lot of medication or other care. Our Italian Greyhound is an escape artist, so I make sure to keep a very close eye on him and eliminate all opportunities for him to sneak away. I would do the same for any dog in my care. We have experience pet sitting for others in our home, and our dogs are good at welcoming others into their space. My sister is a dog trainer, and from her I have learned the importance of keeping a dog on their own schedule to keep them comfortable. Therefore, I'm happy to follow the same routine you have at home in my home or in your own home. I'm happy to crate them if they are comfortable in a crate, or let them sleep on my bed if they are comfortable with that! My pups are like my children, and I definitely understand the stress and anxiety that anyone has when leaving their pet with a stranger. I will make sure that your dog is very well taken care of and gets lots of love and snuggles while you are away! I also love to get pictures of my dogs when I am out of town, so I will take and send as many as you want/send as many updates as needed. I work from home every day, so I am available to watch dogs in my own home or your home (so long as there is available internet). I can also do lunch time drop-ins during the week to let your doggo out or take them for a short walk. If a dog stays at my house they will have access to the backyard and will have frequent bathroom breaks. I have a fenced in back yard, and two friendly dogs to play with yours! If there are any issues with the dogs getting along, my dogs are okay being separated and hanging out in another room. I will always separate the dogs when they are eating, and will never leave them alone together. I am very careful about preventing any escaping (I have my own escape artist), so I will always keep a very close eye on your dog even when they are in the fenced in yard.

Reviews

Jodi C.
Dog Boarding • Jul 23, 2022
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Josie has watched my Australian shepherd several times and has become by go to sitter for her! She is great and makes sure my girl is taken care of when I am away! She is always willing to pick her up/ drop her off when I’m traveling which makes my travel days much easier. Hazel is always happy when I get home and loves Josie! I 100% recommend her

Katherine C.
Dog Boarding • Jan 07, 2022
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Our dog felt right at home with Josie! Great communication throughout the visit, and so friendly! Definitely will be using Josie again in the future ❤

Chris J.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 26, 2021
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Josie was great. Communication was awesome, she came on time and sent us photos and an update on how things went. It was a relief knowing we could find someone close by our neighborhood as we just moved to this side of town. Thank you Josie, and we will be back in touch!

DANIEL P.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 11, 2021
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Josie took great care of my diabetic dog while I was gone. He looked so happy in the pictures she sent me and making arrangements with her was a breeze!

About Josie B.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information Josie B. would like to know about your pet

I've met all different kinds of dogs and I understand that dogs have lots of different stressors or behavioral needs. Please let me know if your dog has certain anxieties or preferences in regards to loud noises, meeting other dogs, meeting other people, or any health issues that I may need to watch out for.

A typical day

I love to play with dogs and give them lots of attention. I try to take my dog for a walk once a day when it is not too hot! I love to go on walks in the evening when it's a little cooler. My neighborhood has a few park areas, and our normal walk loop is about 1.25 miles. If I stay with your dog at your house I'll gladly walk your dog on your normal walking route if you have one! Or anywhere they are comfortable.

Services

Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Josie can watch in your home

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

About Josie B.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information Josie B. would like to know about your pet

I've met all different kinds of dogs and I understand that dogs have lots of different stressors or behavioral needs. Please let me know if your dog has certain anxieties or preferences in regards to loud noises, meeting other dogs, meeting other people, or any health issues that I may need to watch out for.

A typical day

I love to play with dogs and give them lots of attention. I try to take my dog for a walk once a day when it is not too hot! I love to go on walks in the evening when it's a little cooler. My neighborhood has a few park areas, and our normal walk loop is about 1.25 miles. If I stay with your dog at your house I'll gladly walk your dog on your normal walking route if you have one! Or anywhere they are comfortable.

Location

Austin, TX

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Josie B.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews