Lauren H.
Encanto, AZ
Central Phoenix Home Away from Home
Pet care experience
Hi! I’m Lauren and love all things active and sunshine. My husband, Marc, and I live in central Phoenix near Phoenix Children’s Hospital and I work from home full-time for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Marc and I both grew up in the Midwest (he’s from Iowa and I’m from Oklahoma) and have been around and cared for animals our whole lives. We both LOVE dogs and even hosted a pet adoption event at our New Years Eve wedding! After losing our rescue pup in January 2020, we’ve been filling the void by loving on other local pups! We have a HUGE backyard and live close to the canal (perfect for sunset walks/runs). We have always felt animals are an extension of family and in our home anywhere we go, they can too! (Unless you want them in a crate and not on furniture, which is 100% fine also) Your pup should be prepared for all the walks their heart desires and endless conference call belly rubs. We like to give pups all the attention they deserve and a stress free environment, so we limit boarding to just one dog per night. ◡̈ I also love taking pictures so be prepared for photo and text updates while you away (again totally optional if you don’t want pup spam).
Reviews
We always trust Lauren and her husband with our dog. You know it’s a good sign when our pup sprints from the car to their door to see them!
Lauren & her husband were absolutely amazing. They sent tons of photos and videos. I have an elderly dog who is partially blind and deaf and Lauren was super understanding of any and all of her needs! I felt like I dropped Tonka off at a 5 star resort for the 2 days she was there. She looked extremely happy in all of her photos and extremely cozy. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for her to go while I was away for a weekend getaway. Highly recommend!
Lauren is amazing and the best sitter we have found! She is so loving, sweet and just the best care giver. Punky looked like he just had the best time smiling so much in all the pictures we got. Her and her husband were so welcoming and just loved our fur baby as our own! Will 1000% be using again!
Lauren did an incredible job watching my dog, Brut! She allowed us to come over to see her place and meet before the boarding. While I was gone, she stayed in contact with me and sent many pictures. Brut was very happy and comfortable at her home. I felt 100% comfortable leaving Brut in her care. Would definitely recommend her to anyone and will for sure rebook with her! A+++
About Lauren H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a VERY large backyard with lots of room for dogs to run, play ball, sunbathe or relax in the shade under our 150 year old Pine Tree! Lots of room to get out all the afternoon energy.
Home
Information Lauren H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or accommodations needed. We understand if dogs have routines and like to keep them as close to their norm to make sure they feel super comfortable. We have plenty of experience with dogs with separation anxiety, aggression, etc. but please let us know any history of your pet prior to booking.
A typical day
I love to stimulate dogs both physically and mentally by playing games, working on skills/commands and checking out all the smells of the neighborhood. For our super active furry friends, we typically run on the canal for anywhere between 1-5 miles (depending on your preference - this is totally optional) or go on a hike nearby. We have several walks ranging in distance from half a mile, to 3.5 depending on the heat and activity level of your dog.
Services
Lauren can host
Availability
I work full-time from home so I have plenty of time throughout the day for potty breaks, walks, backyard zoomie time and cuddles on the couch. On the weekends we typically are never gone from the house for more than 2-3 hours at a time (if that). I am also studying to get my Masters from Notre Dame, so lots of study time at home with welcomed breaks for walks and playing in the backyard.
About Lauren H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a VERY large backyard with lots of room for dogs to run, play ball, sunbathe or relax in the shade under our 150 year old Pine Tree! Lots of room to get out all the afternoon energy.
Home
Information Lauren H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or accommodations needed. We understand if dogs have routines and like to keep them as close to their norm to make sure they feel super comfortable. We have plenty of experience with dogs with separation anxiety, aggression, etc. but please let us know any history of your pet prior to booking.
A typical day
I love to stimulate dogs both physically and mentally by playing games, working on skills/commands and checking out all the smells of the neighborhood. For our super active furry friends, we typically run on the canal for anywhere between 1-5 miles (depending on your preference - this is totally optional) or go on a hike nearby. We have several walks ranging in distance from half a mile, to 3.5 depending on the heat and activity level of your dog.
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Lauren H.
Encanto, AZ