Laura D.
Santa Monica, CA
Very loving + large private patio!
Pet care experience
Hi, I'm Laura! (: I have owned, loved, and cared for dogs and cats all my life, and I am passionate about providing top-notch care to your beloved pets. I love embracing and understanding each pet's unique personality and making sure they feel safe, loved, understood, and happy (: I have been a trusted pet-sitter for many of my friends and family, and I would love to be a comfortable home-away-from-home for your pet! I have raised and trained puppies from when they were 5 weeks old, including potty-training, teaching commands, house and crate training. I've also looked after energetic teenager dogs, and geriatric dogs. I work remotely from home with a very flexible schedule, so I can give your pet all the company and attention they need. I also have a large fenced-in patio that all my friend's pets absolutely love sunning in! Your pet would be free to hang out on the patio (typically I'd lay out a nice rug or a raised pet bed) and come in and out as they please. I'll always be around to supervise. I live close to the beach, so that means unlimited beach walks! Happy to accommodate your pet's energy levels to take them out for beautiful walks as needed. Love to engage in playtime, snuggles, scritches, belly rubs, and all the TLC that your pet wants. I've used Rover myself as a former dog-owner, so I really care about making sure we have great communication and that I establish that trust with you and your pet. I am extremely careful and meticulous and will care for your pet and pamper them like they're my own kid. Can't wait to meet you and your pet already (: Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions and I'll be happy to put your mind at ease!
Reviews
DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK WITH LAURA- She is the ABSOLUTE BEST OF THE BEST!!! She is an actual angel sent from above. She loves animals and absolutely spoiled my dog Phoebe for the entire week we were gone. She also included top-notch, professional photos of her to keep me updated so I never had to worry one time. It was such a relief to have Laura and I would never look anywhere else for a sitter. Absolutely book a stay with her- unless I need her then she is mine haha. Thank you sooo much Laura!
Amazing job! Shared so many amazing photos and activities together. Helped me sleep easy on my time off. Thank you! Would highly reccomend.
Laura was truly wonderful. Looking forward to working with her again!
Laura has been a life-long lover and carer of animals and I couldn't recommend her more highly to entrust your pet to. She is so in tune with the pets she looks after and she really truly cares about them! I've seen her train, raise and handle all manner of pets and she has always impressed me with her kindness and instant connection with them. She is great at reading animal behavior and is nurturing and warm.
About Laura D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large apartment with a fenced-in patio. Your pet will be able to enjoy the patio on a nice soft rug or raised pet bed. I will aways be around to supervise and make sure they're doing well with the weather! They are welcome on my couch and bed, and will have free rein of the apartment. It has an open floor plan, so I'll always be able to keep an eye on them and make sure they're doing well (:
Home
Information Laura D. would like to know about your pet
It would be great to understand your dog's specific care instructions. This helps me make sure they're as at-home as possible (: Do they have any specific needs that I should pay attention to? Do they require any medication or assistance? Do certain things make them jumpy or nervous? What activities do they enjoy? What is their food/sleeping schedule? Where do they like to sleep? And anything else you'd like me to know about your pet!
A typical day
We will start the day with lots of pets and affection! Then a lovely grassy walk around Santa Monica. Back in time for breakfast and chilling on the patio, and play time. We'll keep cool at noon and hang out inside on the couch! Lots of snuggles and belly rubs throughout the day before heading out again for a walk. They'll get plenty of fresh air with my indoor/outdoor space. I enjoy walking dogs along the beach, and the dogs love it too (: Let me know if your dog has any preferences! Then back to the pad for a nice dinner and watching movies together on the couch.
Services
Laura can host
Availability
I work from home, so I have a very flexible schedule to accommodate caring for your pet. I'll be able to observe your pet's regular mealtimes and take them out for walks (typically one in the morning, and in the evening, but this is flexible as needed).
About Laura D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large apartment with a fenced-in patio. Your pet will be able to enjoy the patio on a nice soft rug or raised pet bed. I will aways be around to supervise and make sure they're doing well with the weather! They are welcome on my couch and bed, and will have free rein of the apartment. It has an open floor plan, so I'll always be able to keep an eye on them and make sure they're doing well (:
Home
Information Laura D. would like to know about your pet
It would be great to understand your dog's specific care instructions. This helps me make sure they're as at-home as possible (: Do they have any specific needs that I should pay attention to? Do they require any medication or assistance? Do certain things make them jumpy or nervous? What activities do they enjoy? What is their food/sleeping schedule? Where do they like to sleep? And anything else you'd like me to know about your pet!
A typical day
We will start the day with lots of pets and affection! Then a lovely grassy walk around Santa Monica. Back in time for breakfast and chilling on the patio, and play time. We'll keep cool at noon and hang out inside on the couch! Lots of snuggles and belly rubs throughout the day before heading out again for a walk. They'll get plenty of fresh air with my indoor/outdoor space. I enjoy walking dogs along the beach, and the dogs love it too (: Let me know if your dog has any preferences! Then back to the pad for a nice dinner and watching movies together on the couch.
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Laura D.
Santa Monica, CA