Julie H.
Lemon Grove, CA
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Pet care experience
Your pup is family. I pride myself on providing love, knowledge, and care that exceeds your expectations. I'm thrilled to serve you and your fur babies. I love your kids as much as I have loved my own!! Check out the sweet pup I'm sitting right now on IG @speakfluentdog I have a perfect reliability rating and a long list of happy, grateful pawrents. Please reach out for a complimentary meet and greet, with no obligation, to assess if I’m the right sitter for you. R+ positive reinforcement philosophy is how I care for pups. I request that aversive tools such as prong or ecollars be removed when dogs are in my care. It was my privilege to have fostered and adopt an extremely abused and reactive dog with layered behavioral issues. I spent two years 24/7 rescuing, rehabilitating, and training him using force-free techniques. The love and trust we shared by giving him structure, skills, and choice will forever change my life. With this approach and experience I have the ability to bond deeply with your babies. And I understand how difficult it is to leave them with someone you don’t know. My heart is committed to helping you be able to work, vacation, or step away with complete peace of mind that your kid(s) receives the best possible care, love, and attention they deserve while you're away. I know you need to have rich life experiences and while you're away know that their unique needs, desires, and schedule are met. I studied with a top positive reinforcement trainer skilled in shaping challenging behaviors. Under her expertise, I learned to speak fluent "doggie language". This essential communication skill allows me to offer new, enriching and custom care unique to their personality. Sometimes that's lots of snuggles and the belly rubs they crave. It might be important to sit in a more calm, restful space without external noises that can create anxiety. Or giving your pup space to sniff and get to know their surroundings and a new sitter. Play, exercise, mental and physical enrichment are always important, plus I can support what you've trained and also teach or strengthen desirable behaviors that you've been working on. Every kid is special and unique. I love learning their language to deepen trust and build a special bond. They always tell me what they need. I'm honored and excited to meet your sweet fur babies so you can enjoy time away with total peace of mind knowing someone cares as much as you do. And will ask all the right questions to fill in the blanks of what I don’t know about them.
Reviews
Julie was so great with Mochiko! We have never left her with a sitter before. She sent us pictures and did so much more than just watch her. They played games, did enrichment activities, training exercises and more. So happy we found Julie! Looking forward to her watching mochi more and teaching us training tips!
Great sitter! Julie made herself available with very short notice to care for my dog Sirius for several hours when I was called in to work . Sirius was in a cone due to a surgery and needed constant supervision, and special instructions to keep him calm and settled and avoid play with our other dog, scratching, or chewing. She was able to accommodate it all, and both dogs took an immediate liking to here
Julie was awesome!!
Julie is absolutely incredible. I have never felt so confident in having someone care for our sweet boy. She goes above and beyond to make sure your pup feels comfortable and stimulated all at the same time. I also love how customizable she is willing to be for each of her clients in terms of check-in, providing photos, videos, etc. Highly recommend!
About Julie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a variety of indoor and outdoor enrichment games to help them stay happy and physically and mentally stimulated. I have a fenced space for quality sunshine time together. There are lots of comfy beds and blankets indoors and outdoors to nap, rest, or chew on a bone. There are also medium and large size crates available in my home.
Home
Information Julie H. would like to know about your pet
I love to know as much care information as possible, including allergies, special needs, triggers, or reactivity issues. I am very aware and attentive to reducing stressful exposures that may cause anxiety or fear, and have lots of different ways to help accommodate a variety of issues. There are lots of treats and toys available, but if you prefer that I use your pup's treats exclusively, please let me know. I encourage you to bring at least one of your dog's favorite things to have your scent nearby.
A typical day
We play a LOT! I upload photos throughout the day for you to follow their adventure and see them at play and ease. I use interactive and training games, with a variety of toys and reinforcement to find exactly what they love. I encourage you to bring their favorites, too. We might experiment with feeding puzzles at mealtime. All of these things increase joy and confidence and alleviate separation stress for those that struggle to be away from you. There's a nice neighborhood park less than five minutes away by car. For dogs who need or want more enrichment, I provide outing options—places we can visit between 10-20 minutes to take hikes, maybe a swim in the lake, a dip in the ocean bay, or sniffs and rolls on grassy hills. Outings are included in pricing. I've done hundreds of trips all around San Diego county, and can suggest the right places for your pup’s needs and enjoyment.
Services
Julie can host
Julie can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home with a flexible schedule, and take lots of breaks in the day. My home is very quiet. There are very few visitors. There is ABSOLUTELY NO exposure to children, cats, or other animals inside my home. I only accept one pet family. There are no new pet introductions or risk of dog-to-dog reactivity at home. During neighborhood and park walks, I avoid contact with other dogs—simply because I don’t know the behaviors or training of someone else’s pup. I adjust my schedule to mirror what you do at home to help your fur babies have consistency. If requested, I love taking pups out for park walks, training sessions, or long line decompression outings, when requested.
About Julie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a variety of indoor and outdoor enrichment games to help them stay happy and physically and mentally stimulated. I have a fenced space for quality sunshine time together. There are lots of comfy beds and blankets indoors and outdoors to nap, rest, or chew on a bone. There are also medium and large size crates available in my home.
Home
Information Julie H. would like to know about your pet
I love to know as much care information as possible, including allergies, special needs, triggers, or reactivity issues. I am very aware and attentive to reducing stressful exposures that may cause anxiety or fear, and have lots of different ways to help accommodate a variety of issues. There are lots of treats and toys available, but if you prefer that I use your pup's treats exclusively, please let me know. I encourage you to bring at least one of your dog's favorite things to have your scent nearby.
A typical day
We play a LOT! I upload photos throughout the day for you to follow their adventure and see them at play and ease. I use interactive and training games, with a variety of toys and reinforcement to find exactly what they love. I encourage you to bring their favorites, too. We might experiment with feeding puzzles at mealtime. All of these things increase joy and confidence and alleviate separation stress for those that struggle to be away from you. There's a nice neighborhood park less than five minutes away by car. For dogs who need or want more enrichment, I provide outing options—places we can visit between 10-20 minutes to take hikes, maybe a swim in the lake, a dip in the ocean bay, or sniffs and rolls on grassy hills. Outings are included in pricing. I've done hundreds of trips all around San Diego county, and can suggest the right places for your pup’s needs and enjoyment.
Location
Lemon Grove, CA
Julie H.
Lemon Grove, CA