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Karla A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
106 repeat clients
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Karla A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
106 repeat clients
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Redwood City, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

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This is my fourth year boarding dogs in my home 🐶💕 I host doggy day care and overnight boarding services for small and medium sized dogs. A perfect place for your dog to stay while you leave out of town and need someone reliable to take care of your furbaby. I love dogs, I play with them, keep them clean and well fed. We love going out on long or short walks around the neighborhood. I’ve been a dog walker for many years and now I host dogs in my home.

Qualifications

106 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Juan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 21, 2026

Karla was very communicative , sends photos while we were traveling, she was also very flexible understanding when traffic caused significant delays on our way back.

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Libby Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 11, 2026

Karla is the best! I'm so grateful I found her... and my pups would say the same too! She was kind to offer a meet and greet before the actual doggy daycare day, and that made all the difference. Of course they loved her right away so no issues there :) You can tell she loves dogs and that she takes her job seriously. She is excellent with communication prior to, during the pups' visit, and before pickup. And she's personable, friendly and professional. I also loved getting the occasional picture during the day!

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Erin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2026

Can’t recommend Karla enough! I’d booked another sitter who was a no-show at 5am.. right before I had to catch a flight. Karla agreed to watch Stella by 6am and took wonderful care of her! I couldn’t have asked for more in such a stressful situation. She was reliable, communicative, and made sure Stella felt right at home 🐶

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A Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 04, 2026

Karla was great with my shy dog and I will be using her again for doggy daycare and overnights. Highly recommend

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Avery L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

Karla is pretty responsive to messages. I left my 3 dogs with her for a week, and all 3 seemed happy and well cared for.

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Kyle C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

Thank you for taking care of our active Yuki on such short notice. Yuki was excited to see Karla and same amount of energy when we picked her up! We would return to Karla next time too

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Schedule

I spend most of my time at home. I am a stay at home mom and taking care of the dogs is my full time job. My schedule is flexible, I can accept last minute bookings and extended stays. I can accept early drop offs and late pickups. You can rest assured when you leave your dog with me. I take great care of them and share pictures and/ or videos of your pup. I love dogs of all ages. I can keep them separated if needed too. My dog Cuddles is about 7-8 years old, she’s very calm and sweet. Loves to be around other dogs especially her furiends.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a tall fenced yard so dogs can go outside when needed. I offer potty breaks every 2-3 hours, sometimes every hour. They are allowed anywhere except main bedroom. All dogs sleep inside, feel free to bring your dog’s crate if he or she sleeps in a crate at night. We love walks around the neighborhood, playing fetch, bouncing ball, tug of war, belly rub time or nap time. We watch movies, listen to music, dance and spend time cooking in the kitchen. We have many toys and treats to share! We also have extra beds for comfort. If you’ll like to bring your own stuff that’s okay too! Whatever you feel like you need to let me know about your pet, please inform me. Anything at all! Your dog is my responsibility and I want to take great care of them. Please share any allergies, medication needed or anything important that I should know about your dog.

Pets

A typical day

There are a few dog friendly parks around my neighborhood where dogs are allowed. However these parks usually require dogs to stay on leash. I won’t let them run around off leash. When they’re in my home or yard then leash/ harness is off.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Karla can host up to 5 pets per night
Please let me know what your dog dislikes and loves the most. This will help make their stay with me fun and comfortable. Please inform me of any medications or allergies your dog may have. Some dogs can be sensitive and that would be important information to know too. If you think your dog doesn’t get along with all dogs I highly recommend we set up a meet and greet that way we’re sure we are a great fit. Please no aggressive dogs. When it comes to feeding, sometimes when a dog is in a new environment they may skip a meal or two, that’s completely normal. Some dogs get homesick and miss their humans. By the second day they usually eat. Of course I’ll keep you updated on their performance. We take turns eating to make sure everyone is safe and comfortable. Dogs may get a bit of fresh snacks with your permission only. These snacks are usually unseasoned meats and veggies. I usually have turkey and carrots because my dog loves those as a quick snack. No toxic ingredients will be served like grapes, onions, garlic, avocado, etc. (I’m very familiar with what dogs can’t eat). Thank you so much for considering me as your new dog sitter/walker, I hope to meet or exceed your expectations with your furkid(s)
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$70per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$70per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$28per walk
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Prices include all fees.