Laura H.
Laura H.
Contact for Boarding
from $27 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Going to Grandma's house (for Fido)
I will tell you a bit about me and I need to know about your dog as well. Before contacting me about caring for your dog, make sure their profile(s) is completed here on Rover. Upload a picture and submit as much info as you can provide. It helps me determine if your dog is a good fit for what I can provide. About me: Raised in the country surrounded by both family pets and farm animals, caring for critters is second nature to me. I am a doting grandma who lives too far away from my kids to see my grandchildren so I channel that attention toward my Australian Shepherd, Gumbo, and my new puppy, Boo, the Yorki-Poo. After I lost my husband and best friend I found the best way to cope is to help others and keep busy. If I can help you out with your dog or cat while you're away, let me know. I can use the extra income but also I need to feel useful. I keep my fee low. Tips are appreciated. I board at my home in the country near Dukedom, TN. Think of boarding here as bringing your dog to Grandma's house. There will be some spoiling and if pet parents permit, homemade dog cookies!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
If you are looking for someone that will treat your beloved pet with the same love and care that you give them, then please look no further than Laurie. Our Beatrix adored "Grandma" Laurie from the start, which is high praise coming from a year-old pup that takes her sweet time deciding if a human is trustworthy or not. With Laurie's cozy home in the country, and lots and lots of fenced yard/land in which to run and play, there is nothing lacking for your pet to have a good time. Laurie has three dogs of her own that obviously are well loved (sweaters, homemade doggy cookies, lots of toys, homemade food toppers, daily hikes on her acres), and our Trix quite quickly became part of the pack. While occasional updates and snapshots via Rover are nice and to be expected from sitters on this platform, nothing can compare to the actual KNOWING that your pet is in loving, capable hands. I can't give this dear lady high enough praise. We left our Beatrix in Laurie's care for a week (for the first time in our pup's life) and not once - not ONCE - did I worry or stress about her. I knew Trixie would sleep and eat well because she was clearly comfortable in Laurie's home, but most of all I knew she would truly be cared for and closely watched over. My 5-stars should be more. Thank you, thank you, Laurie. We will be back often!!
She was wonderful with Miss Ivy. She sent regular updates while we were out of town.
Laurie was great with Chloe and Chloe felt right at home with her and Gumbo, who was a sweet big buddy. Laurie sent lots of pictures and updates and will love your baby like her own.
Laura H. Is an awesome sitter. I was sent pictures and texts multiple times during her stay. I felt confident that Snuggles was well taken care of. I will definitely use Laura again in the future!
She was wonderful
We live in the country, and that's where I like our dogs to be when we go away, so this is the perfect place!
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Schedule
Currently I am home all the time. Your dog will be with me and my dog while here. Gumbo (30 pound neutered male) likes to play fetch or frisbee and we do this daily. I feed my dog early morning (6-7) and early evening (6-7). I give a lot of outside time when weather allows. I give my dog a lot of attention and your dog(s) will get the same. We are a pack and your dog will be part of that pack when he/she stays with us.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live on 6 acres near Dukedom, TN. My large backyard has a chain link fence. If your dog likes to play ball or frisbee this is a great yard to do it in. In addition to the backyard, I have a large field that I keep a path mowed around just for walks but to go there your dog(s) must have excellent recall or be leashed trained very well. I don't want to be pulled around or have to struggle to hold them. Dogs really like going to the field. "No" is the word I use to stop misbehavior. If there is a different word you use, let me know. It is good to know what words/phrases your dog recognizes. It'd be great if you write those down and give it to me. I have carpet throughout my living quarters so PLEASE only housebroken dogs. I give numerous long outdoor time between 5 AM to 9 PM. Potty breaks are every couple of hours. Your pet must be vaccinated! Bordatella vacs are recommended every six-to-twelve months. if your dog frequents places with other dogs, get 6 month vaccine. My dogs are vaccinated. In the warmer months, it is very important that dogs have a flea and tick preventative or have some defense against these nasty bugs because both are out here. I keep grass mowed but they still get on the dogs so make sure they have a preventative. My dogs wear clothing treated with Sawyer flea/tick spray and I have had great success with that method along with a monthly prescribed medicine. Bring your pet's food/bowls/treats along with feeding instructions. Filling out pet profile in depth on Rover helps tremendously! It has an area for vet info and anything I would need to know about your dog can be on their profile! Gumbo has dog toys that he shares but if your dog has a fave, bring it. If your dog must sleep in a bed or crate, bring it. Sometimes a sweater or anything with your scent on it comforts a dog that misses his/her owner. You're welcome to bring that. If he/she has a brush that you want me to use, bring it. I can brush dogs but have no proper facility to bathe. In the summer, I have a small dog pool to cool off in and plenty of shade in the backyard. NO cell service out here so I do not carry my phone with me. I check my messages several times thru the day but I'm not like most that have their phone on them. It does me no good. Many rural people pay for cell service despite not getting it at their homes. I have a landline that works providing my internet service works. If there is anything else you need to know, do not hesitate to ask. I have my profile set to only take in three dogs at a time. I have two so I think five is enough. I am very attentive so rest assured I am keeping a good eye on them.
Pets
A typical day
Every pet is different so my typical day will depend on if the pet likes to play/walk/run outside or not. My dog and I take walks around our field daily (weather permitting) I spend a lot of time outside until it gets too hot or cold. I watch TV or do crafts indoors. I garden and tend to the yard outdoors. I have a kiddie pool that Gumbo enjoys on hot days.