Lala M.
Lala M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Fear Free & Positive Trainer R+ 🐕
🏳️🌈 Inclusive Pet Care ❤️ 🎓 Certified Dog Trainer I R+ 🎓 Fear Free Certified Professional 🎓 Pet Teach CPR & First Aid 🥰 One dog at a time 🐾 Meet & Greet required ☀️ Walks • Training • Individualized Care Humane Handling Policy 💛✨ I work exclusively with guardians who are committed to a positive, humane, and science-based approach. My goal is to create a safe, calm, and supportive environment where dogs can feel comfortable, understood, and set up for success. Hi, I’m Lala! 🐾 (she/her) I’m a Fear Free Certified Professional and certified dog trainer specializing in positive reinforcement and force-free care. I prioritize each dog’s emotional well-being, body language, comfort, and individual needs. My approach is calm, thoughtful, and focused on helping dogs feel safe while building confidence and practical real-life skills. As a former guardian to an adorable English Bull Terrier and a current SPCA volunteer, I’ve gained experience caring for dogs with diverse needs, including skin allergies, epilepsy, blindness, reactivity, fearfulness, puppies, unvaccinated puppies, and females in heat. I’m also happy to prepare special meals when needed. 👩🏻🍳✨ I’ve completed my professional dog training education and continue to expand my knowledge of canine behavior, welfare, and positive reinforcement training through ongoing education and my current behavior program. My goal is to provide attentive, individualized care that supports both your dog’s physical and emotional well-being. Let’s work together to help your dog feel safe, understood, and successful. Contact me to discuss your dog’s needs and schedule a Meet & Greet. 🐶❤️ Services: (All services require a M&G) Meet and Greet: Before embarking on our journey together, I require a meet and greet to ensure that I'm the best fit for your pup, establishing a warm connection from the get-go. Boarding: My motto: "One dog at a time," guarantees that your dog receives the dedicated care they deserve, treating them as part of my family. Includes: On-time feeding schedules, solo walks, playtime, regular potty breaks, and lots of love! House Sitting: Allows your dog to enjoy undivided attention while maintaining their routines in their familiar environment. Includes: On-time feeding schedules, walks, playtime, naps, plenty of love and attention, plant care, receiving deliveries, and tidying up. Weekly Walks: As someone who walks over 9 miles daily, I am eager to provide your dog with the exercise they need. Includes: Waste bags, fresh water, a leash, and organic treats (if permitted). Photos & Videos: I'll supply these daily or upon request to keep you updated and at ease. Qualifications & Training Approach I take a calm, individualized, and science-based approach grounded in positive reinforcement, force -free training, and thoughtful environment and behavior management. I consider each dog’s body language, emotional state, needs, routine, and surroundings to provide safe, humane support.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Lala is simply the best! My anxious/awkward guy isn’t the easiest with walks (stranger danger, loud sounds, selective liking of other dogs) and Lala is so attuned to his needs! Her progress reports have helped us in our day-to-day as well. She’s simply the best! 💛
Savo always enjoys his stays with Aunty Lala, and we feel so comfortable when we are away.
Excellent as always! Let’s me know when she is on her way and always sends updates about how the walk went! Thank you Lala!
Thank you!! Excellent!
Lala is fantástic! She is very knowledgeable regarding behavior and training. I trust her and feel confident with the care she provides my dog. I would highly recommend her for walking and dog sitting.
Excellent! Thank you!!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My schedule is currently focused on dog training, boarding, and canine behavior studies. I’m taking a break from regular floral design work, although I still participate in Bouquets to Art in San Francisco. This gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to provide individualized care.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
When a dog is in my care, I focus on creating a calm, structured, and comfortable routine based on their individual needs. I provide one-on one attention, walks, enrichment, play, rest, and positive reinforcement while keeping their safety and emotional well-being at the center of everything I do.
A typical day
I tailor each stay to your dog’s individual need, routine, behavior, and comfort level. Days may include decompression walks, sniff walks, structured walks, enrichment, play, rest and positive reinforcement training when appropriate.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeLala can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please share any important information about your dog’s: • Health, medications, or diet • Fears, triggers, reactivity or separation discomfort • Comfort level around people and other dogs • Bite history or previous incidents • Resource guarding around food, toys, or other valued items • Does your dog tent to pick up or swallow items from the ground? • Is your dog comfortable in a crate? • Daily routine and training needs • Pre-boarding sessions are available when needed for an additional fee. This helps me reduce stress and set your dog up for success. 🐕💓