Laina W.
Laina W.
Contact for Boarding
from $50 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Solutions for anxiety/XXL/medical/b
Hello! I'm Pet CPR and First Aid certified. I specialize in caring for dogs that have separation anxiety, special medical needs, mobility, behavioral, or incontinence issues, disabilities, giant breed dogs (e.g. bloat and torsion prevention), and seniors, as well as puppies and healthy adult dogs. As my animal care business has grown, I have found that there are many families who have dogs with issues that make it difficult to find the right caregiver. I really enjoy working with my clients and guests to find solutions for their specialized needs. My husband Bill and I began to foster dogs for an animal rescue in 2012. We were drawn towards senior dogs and dogs that were medically fragile, and ended up adopting many of our foster dogs. This is how we gathered experience training and caring for dogs with problems like incontinence, chronic conditions or diseases, blindness, deafness, mobility issues, and behavioral issues. One of my most beloved dogs had no lower jaw and required help to eat. Because our "pack" required so much patience and care, there was a period of eight years in which my husband and I could not take a vacation together! Since we started caring for dogs through Rover, we have discovered that we were not unique in our situation. Many families have beloved pets that, for one reason or another, make it very difficult to find someone who can properly care for them and allow the family to have time off to travel, work, or have guests over. Since we began offering care, our little "side gig" has quickly grown to a busy small business. We have had the privilege of caring for all sorts of wonderful dogs and many of our clients have become dear friends! When we host your pet, you can be assured your dog will *not* be left alone in my home at any time. Our guests are supervised outside during yard playtimes, and the frequent potty breaks we provide. You can text, telephone, or video call us at any time to check in and say hi!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Laina and Bill took wonderful care of our boy!
Laina and Bill did a wonderful job watching our dog for the weekend. From the moment we had the in-home meet & greet, our dog seemed so comfortable in a “make himself at home” sort of way. We re dived many photo updates along the way, which were very appreciated. Even other “good” sitters in the past did not keep the steady stream of updates coming. There wasn’t even a moment of worry or eondering how he’s doing. I would definitely put them at the top of our list for for future boardings.
Laina did a wonderful job of taking care of my dog while I was away on vacation! She made sure to stay in touch and send plenty of updates and pictures on how he was doing. We also did visits beforehand to get him comfortable with the environment and Laina and her husband Bill as well as their pets and I think that really helped settle my dog into their home. I would absolutely recommend using them for your pet sitting needs they were wonderful and really care for animals like their own!
We are so thankful to God for Laina and Bill! Both are such wonderful people who genuinely love dogs and this was evident to us by the care they provided to Bruno, our dog. Laina is amazing about sending updates through pictures and texts which gave us such peace of mind throughout our trip. I highly recommend these lovely people!!! Thank you Bill and Laina, you both are the best!
Thank you, Laina, for taking such good care of our Toblerone. He can be naughty sometimes. But is really a good boy. We appreciate your care!
We had the absolute best experience with Laina! From the very first meeting, she was warm, professional, and took the time to explain everything in detail while patiently answering all of our questions. She truly made us feel confident leaving our two dogs in her care. One of our dogs has a very specific feeding schedule, and Laina was incredibly accommodating—adjusting everything without hesitation to make sure he was happy and healthy. We also loved that we were able to drop the dogs off a couple of hours early for a little “trial run” so they could get comfortable in the new environment before we left for our trip. That extra step made all the difference! Throughout our time away, Laina sent the most wonderful update photos: the dogs playing outside, relaxing inside, and even snuggling and resting right next to them. You could tell they were being loved and cared for like her own pets. They came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well taken care of. If you’re looking for a dog sitter who goes above and beyond, Laina is the one! We couldn’t recommend her more highly and will definitely be using her again on our next trip. Thank you, Lania—you’re a true dog lover and an amazing sitter!
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Schedule
The experience I have gained in caring for dogs has been informal and through fostering and adopting. I have had seven of my own rescue Great Danes, and had to learn to be aware of and watchful for the symptoms of bloat and torsion which is especially common in giant or deep chested breeds such as Mastiffs, Boxers, Weimaraners, and St. Bernards. I am careful with meal and play schedules, and can provide slow feeders and other accommodations. I have cared for both male and female dogs with incontinence issues and can keep them clean and healthy. I have firsthand experience caring for dogs with skin wounds, diabetes, dementia, megaesophagus, tracheal collapse, blindness, deafness, Cushings, Addison's disease, thrombocytopenia, arthritis, Wobblers, autoimmune disorders, cancer, heart and respiratory problems, hip dysplasia, and less serious conditions.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
About me: I am a freelance artist, small business owner, and former high school/ college educator. I have a BA in Art and German, an MA in Education, and an MA in Accounting & Financial Management. My husband and I run a small design business from our home. My passions are serving others through art education and animal care. My hobbies include painting, sculpture, piano, dog obedience training, and Scuba diving. I have completed many training and obedience classes with my own dogs, and even obtained Canine Good Citizen certification with some of them. My husband Bill and I are in our forties and have been happily married for almost two decades. We have worked in public schools and colleges, non profits, and eventually own our own small businesses. We have both had dogs since we were children,and have been rescue volunteers and dog foster parents since 2012. We have a lifetime of experience with pets, and can provide references from our rescue organization.
Pets
A typical day
During your dog's stay, I like to spend time outdoors on walks and playing in our back yard. We like to play fetch and have agility equipment. Some clients prefer that I walk their dogs several times a day, and others prefer their dogs to play only in my fully fenced yard. I have a large park and school less than a block from my house. I have a six foot wooden fence. Whenever my guests are outside in the back yard to play or relieve themselves, they will be supervised the entire time to ensure their safety, even if it's cold or rainy.