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Lauren L.

Wallingford, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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My family calls me the dog advocate

Pet care experience

I am fun and affectionate and love all types and sizes of dogs. I grew up with two Australian Blue Heelers and a Lab Shepard mix. I am used to taking care of dogs with a lot of energy and needs. I also take care of a Pitbull Frenchie mix, whom I adore. I like to take my dogs to Magnuson's off-leash dog park to throw the ball around and give them time to socialize, run, and play in the water. Time spent with dogs, is my favorite time. I would love to help other people take care of their canines when they're unavailable or looking for additional help. I love to dog-sit and cat-sit for my neighbors and friends and want to expand! :)

Reviews

Eric M.
House Sitting • Mar 31, 2018
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Lauren is AWSOME. Working with her to set up the multiple dog care events she as hosted for us has been easy because she is amazingly flexible and responsive. The doggies LOVE her, and especially for one of our dogs, that is quite a feat. We will definitely be working with Lauren again.

Andrea A.
Nov 21, 2017

Lauren has always had a love for dogs and grew up in house with 3. She always goes out of her way to make sure all dogs are loved and cared for. She's great with all breeds but has ample experience with Blue Heelers having brought up 2. In addition, she is my go to sitter whenever I go out of town for my 4 year-old Blue Heeler who is leash reactive. She knows what to do, is responsible, and will take care of any dog as if it is her own. Your dog is in safe hands with Lauren!

Nicholas P.
Nov 03, 2017

Let me start off by saying this, I have never met anyone with as much compassion and love for animals as Lauren. She cares about all animals on this planet, but dogs are absolutely her favorite! She’s been a dog owner and lover since she was a young girl, you could almost say she likes them more than humans. I can always count on her to take excellent care of my pit bull terrier Pandora when I’m out of town. She loves her and treats her as if she were her own. My dog has high energy and can be difficult at times but Lauren keeps up with her needs taking her on walks and playing with her at parks and is always patient and calm when dealing With her. After play time Lauren cuddles up and massages her muscles and makes sure she feels happy and loved. Panda adores Lauren more than anyone else. There isn’t anyone I’d feel more comfortable leaving my baby girl with than her. To sum it all up, Lauren is an amazing dog owner and she will be more than willing and capable of fitting to any dogs needs and will treat your precious best friends to a fun and love filled day.

Megan L.
Nov 01, 2017

Lauren is an excellent dog walker! She has years of experience walking and caring for her family, neighbors, and friend’s pooches. First of all she loves dogs with a passion and has no problem connecting with different canine personalities. She is dependable and has the capability of adapting to the individual dog’s needs; if they have a lot of energy and need more exercise or if they’re a sweet less energetic dog. She has taken care of my high energy and sometimes temperamental Blue Heeler for the past 10 years since I first got her as a puppy. She would be a great fit for all your dog walking needs!

About Lauren L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
84% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lauren L. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what the dog's favorite activities are so I can best accommodate them. It's important for me to help dogs feel completely comfortable with me in the absence of their owner because I know how stressful it can be on them when their human is away. That's why the meet and greet service that Rover offers is so awesome, because it gives myself, the owner and the dog the perfect opportunity to get to know each other better and determine if we're a good fit. Before a stay, I would also like to know the dietary schedule and nutritional requirements of the dog to ensure that they are eating their regular amount at set intervals that are established with the pet owner. Any allergies or health requirements for dogs are also important for me to know prior to my stay so I can best guarantee their comfort level and well-being. I think it's also crucial to know the personality type of the dog. For example, if a dog is anxious, or tries to escape from the front yard, do they have a tendency to try to get into the trash, are they good around kids and other dogs, do they bite when nervous, etc. Learning this information and getting to know your pooch will help me modify my dog-sitting skills to the specific needs of your pet so they receive exceptional care tailored to them. I love all dog breeds and grew up with a wide range of diverse dogs (size, temperament, age, breed, and health). Dogs are truly man's and woman's best friend and it's my goal to show them the same kindness, companionship, adventure, and unconditional regard that they bestow on all of us.

A typical day

I love to take my dogs and/or dogs I'm sitting on walks around the neighborhood, to parks, as well as on hikes if they're up for it. I grew up in the Wallingford (close to Greenlake) and there are tons of great dog friendly places to go with pooches. My favorite dog park to go to is the Magnuson dog park because there's so much room for doggies to run around and interact and there's even an off leash dog area on the beach for our furry friends to go swimming. It's always such a fun experience to watch them all playing together and enjoying themselves so much. I also like going to Greenlake, Woodland Park, Golden Gardens dog park, and Cowen Park. I love to play fetch, frisbee, kickball, and tug-a-war with my dogs as well as a good game of chase! Down time is also important, especially for older pooches who may have certain health issues such as arthritis. Doggy snuggles and belly scratches are also a favorite pass-time of mine.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$80per night
House Sitting
in your home
$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$33per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Lauren can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Lauren can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 4 years ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lauren L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
84% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lauren L. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what the dog's favorite activities are so I can best accommodate them. It's important for me to help dogs feel completely comfortable with me in the absence of their owner because I know how stressful it can be on them when their human is away. That's why the meet and greet service that Rover offers is so awesome, because it gives myself, the owner and the dog the perfect opportunity to get to know each other better and determine if we're a good fit. Before a stay, I would also like to know the dietary schedule and nutritional requirements of the dog to ensure that they are eating their regular amount at set intervals that are established with the pet owner. Any allergies or health requirements for dogs are also important for me to know prior to my stay so I can best guarantee their comfort level and well-being. I think it's also crucial to know the personality type of the dog. For example, if a dog is anxious, or tries to escape from the front yard, do they have a tendency to try to get into the trash, are they good around kids and other dogs, do they bite when nervous, etc. Learning this information and getting to know your pooch will help me modify my dog-sitting skills to the specific needs of your pet so they receive exceptional care tailored to them. I love all dog breeds and grew up with a wide range of diverse dogs (size, temperament, age, breed, and health). Dogs are truly man's and woman's best friend and it's my goal to show them the same kindness, companionship, adventure, and unconditional regard that they bestow on all of us.

A typical day

I love to take my dogs and/or dogs I'm sitting on walks around the neighborhood, to parks, as well as on hikes if they're up for it. I grew up in the Wallingford (close to Greenlake) and there are tons of great dog friendly places to go with pooches. My favorite dog park to go to is the Magnuson dog park because there's so much room for doggies to run around and interact and there's even an off leash dog area on the beach for our furry friends to go swimming. It's always such a fun experience to watch them all playing together and enjoying themselves so much. I also like going to Greenlake, Woodland Park, Golden Gardens dog park, and Cowen Park. I love to play fetch, frisbee, kickball, and tug-a-war with my dogs as well as a good game of chase! Down time is also important, especially for older pooches who may have certain health issues such as arthritis. Doggy snuggles and belly scratches are also a favorite pass-time of mine.

Location

Seattle, WA

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Lauren L.

Wallingford, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews