Lauren D.
San Ramon, CA
You had me at WOOF!
Pet care experience
Over 14 years experience taking care of doggies and cats. I’ve worked at dog day care facilities and a veterinary hospital. Familiar with health care issues and vaccinations for dogs and cats. I am comfortable administering oral and subcutaneous medications. Private in home care and overnight services. I enjoy taking care of pets in their home environment, ensuring your pet continues their normal routines. I like to keep in touch with clients while they are away. I enjoy sending daily messages, updates and pictures so you know how your pet is doing. I enjoy going to local dog parks and hiking. If that is something your dog enjoys is be happy to take them! I tailor my services to each individual pets needs. One of my favorite quotes is, "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." Happiness is owning a dog and loving them they way they love you.
Reviews
Lauren stayed with our 3 dogs for a week while we were visiting family out of town. She was communicative before and during the trip and a pleasure to work with. Just knowing that the dogs were able to stay in their own place with someone who was caring for them and playing with them was a very nice change to our usual dog boarding routine. We got daily pictures and/or videos and you can tell Lauren loves to be with dogs. We would contact Lauren immediately for any future house sitting needs.
I cant believe I never reviewed this stay! Because she knew I was in Europe she thought she could get away with not being at my home as I was paying her to do. She left my dogs alone for 14 and a 1/2 hours. One dog was a puppy and in a cage that whole time. He messed in the cage, and she never cleaned it up. When I got back home I could smell the problem and had to clean the whole area around this cage. I know these details are true because I had my security cameras on. I had them set to alerts for when she came in. I kept checking the cameras for that whole 14 and a 1/2 hrs - and also confirmed with my neighbors that she was not at the house. It wasn't until I messaged her asking where she was that she gave me an update. She didn't answer the question, though. Instead she said "I'll be there in 20 minutes". More than 30 minutes later she arrived. During our meet-n-greet I had told her to let me know when she was leaving the house so I could turn on my security cameras (or off if she was arriving). She encouraged me to leave them on the entire time. But during my trip I realized she probably said that because she didn't want me to know how long she was leaving my dogs alone. I am still sickened thinking about how long my dogs did not get fed or have a potty break.
Lauren was great! Pics of dogs every day. They even dressed up for New Years :) Highly recommend.
Lauren is awesome! She loved and took care of my dogs like they were her own pets. She is very friendly, sent pics of my dogs throughout her stay and left my home immaculate. I HIGHLY recommend Lauren.
About Lauren D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
If your pup needs so additional training I am happy to do so while I am caring for them. I can work on them with create training, leash training, teaching new tricks and commands.
Home
Information Lauren D. would like to know about your pet
Before caring for a new fluffy friend, I would like to know the dogs breed, age, current medications, current vaccines, socialization skills and any quirks you let may have. I appreciate any and all information you can give me to better understand your pets needs.
A typical day
I am an active person. I enjoy taking king walks and going for hikes. I have many great hiking trails throughout the tri-valley that I frequent. I look forward to meeting you and you pet and evaluating their needs. Based on our meet and greet consultation we can further discuss the care your pets need.
Services
Lauren can host
Lauren can watch in your home
Availability
I work a hybrid schedule. I usually start my day at 6am and go to bed around 10pm. If you have any questions feel free to ask :)
About Lauren D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
If your pup needs so additional training I am happy to do so while I am caring for them. I can work on them with create training, leash training, teaching new tricks and commands.
Home
Information Lauren D. would like to know about your pet
Before caring for a new fluffy friend, I would like to know the dogs breed, age, current medications, current vaccines, socialization skills and any quirks you let may have. I appreciate any and all information you can give me to better understand your pets needs.
A typical day
I am an active person. I enjoy taking king walks and going for hikes. I have many great hiking trails throughout the tri-valley that I frequent. I look forward to meeting you and you pet and evaluating their needs. Based on our meet and greet consultation we can further discuss the care your pets need.
Location
San Ramon, CA
Pets
Lauren D.
San Ramon, CA