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Lauren I.

Tacoma, WA

4 reviews
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Services

Lauren can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m an artist by trade and love supplementing this work with dog walking as it gets me out of the studio and connects me with dogs, nature, and my community.

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Lauren I.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

There’s never been a time in my life when I didn’t have a dog. As the ultimate companion, I know how precious they are to their families, and how deeply important it is to care for each client as if they were my own. My boy, Stu, a 7 year old Cambodian pitbull means the world to me, so I make sure to offer the same level of care to my clients as I do to him.

Information Lauren I. would like to know about your pet

Before I begin services, I always meet with new clients and discuss service needs, health concerns, behavioral quirks, household logistics, and safety measures. Please let me know in advance if your pet requires special care, and I’ll do my best to accommodate.

A typical day

Whatever your pets needs are in terms of exercise level, I’m happy to accommodate. Some of my clients prefer more vigorous exercise and others just need a slow stroll. I’m happy to work with clients on basic obedience, puppy needs, senior care, or anything else that arises.

Location

Tacoma, WA

Lauren I.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Super experienced walker, boarder

Pet care experience

Newly establishing myself in Tacoma for pet care after a decade of owning my own walking/boarding company in Seattle, working in veterinary, doggy daycare, and more. My clients enjoy my reliability, safety precautions, professionalism, and extensive experience with canine health and behavior. I love all dogs from puppies to elders, and will happily tailor my services to meet individual needs. Located in Proctor, I’m taking clients across Tacoma.

Reviews

Tammy C.
Jun 03, 2026

Lauren was such a large and wonderful part of our lives and the life of our dog, Ralph, for years that I feel like I should have been more grateful for her when I had the chance. Lauren not only took Ralph for thousands of miles of walks while my husband and I were both working full time, but she took him to play group with his buddies, which kept him socialized and happy. She took photos of Ralph playing with his friends, or of him and his pals just sitting on a porch or in the back of her car, tired after a good romp, and then sent those photos to us while we were at work, making our days a bit sunnier. In fact, one of the best photos I have of Ralph is of him running with his best dog buddy Louis, and looking as happy as a dog can look. You can trust Lauren with access to your home and with your canine family members, but most importantly, you can trust her to do the right and smart thing if or when there's an emergency (dogs do, after all, like to eat random things that they find). I would not hesitate to call on her if I needed sudden or emergency help with my dogs, and I'm sure that she'd be able to handle anything while still taking excellent care of the other pups she's responsible for. Add to all of this the facts that Lauren is an incredibly interesting and very kind person, a wonderful artist, and someone whom you will be glad to have in your life and your dog's life. Highly recommend. 10/10.

marlyn F.
May 30, 2026

Lauren has walked and stayed with our dogs over the last 11+ years. She is trustworthy and a genuine dog lover. She was particularly gentle with our elderly dog, and she has the temperament to handle challenging pups too. I trust her completely. As a creative and talented artist in papercuts, Lauren also created a papercut image of our dog.

Adam C.
May 29, 2026

Lauren Iida has cared for our pets on numerous occasions and is without a doubt one of the best. She is timely, loving, organized and pet-focused above all else. Our animals are always happy and tired after a walk with Lauren. The real bonuses were the action photos we received while they frolicked in the park. Suffice to say, Lauren became their favorite human! I’m not jealous, just pleased to know that they’re so happy and well taken care of when they’re with her. I highly recommend Lauren! 5/5 stars.

Danelle S.
May 28, 2026

Lauren has provided exceptional care for my dog, Bama, over the past 11 years. She consistently treats Bama with the same level of attention, affection, and responsibility as if he were her own pet, and I have complete confidence that Bama is always safe, comfortable, and well cared for when he’s with her. Lauren is dependable, compassionate, and highly skilled in working with animals. Bama is very fond of her, and I trust Lauren completely with his care and well-being. I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren to anyone seeking a trustworthy, attentive, and compassionate pet caregiver. Danelle S.

About Lauren I.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

There’s never been a time in my life when I didn’t have a dog. As the ultimate companion, I know how precious they are to their families, and how deeply important it is to care for each client as if they were my own. My boy, Stu, a 7 year old Cambodian pitbull means the world to me, so I make sure to offer the same level of care to my clients as I do to him.

Information Lauren I. would like to know about your pet

Before I begin services, I always meet with new clients and discuss service needs, health concerns, behavioral quirks, household logistics, and safety measures. Please let me know in advance if your pet requires special care, and I’ll do my best to accommodate.

A typical day

Whatever your pets needs are in terms of exercise level, I’m happy to accommodate. Some of my clients prefer more vigorous exercise and others just need a slow stroll. I’m happy to work with clients on basic obedience, puppy needs, senior care, or anything else that arises.

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Lauren I.

Tacoma, WA

4 reviews