Lawrence D.
Lawrence D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $22 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
30+ years as a dog and cat owner
I've been a happy dog and cat owner for over 30 years and am married to a well-known and best-selling positive reinforcement dog trainer. I've assisted with dog training classes for over 20 years and have helped care for many dogs and cats while their owners were unable to do so.
Cat care experience
Lawrence also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
While the specifics of each pet differ, I approach each with the same patience and positivity that I use with my own pets. I've found that consistently building trust and a healthy relationship go a long way toward making our time together a positive, happy experience.
Ratings and reviews
Lawrence took great care of my 6 months old puppy while I was traveling abroad for a week. He was also communicative and quickly responsive whenever I reached out or he had an update. I definitely recommend his services and would gladly book him again in the future.
Lawrence is super attentive to Nemo’s needs & did a wonderful job taking care of him on walks!
I cannot say enough good things about Lawrence as a pet-sitter! If I ever have to travel without my dog again, I will absolutely hire Lawrence again. I asked Lawrence to watch my dog, Ray, when I had to go out of town for a few days for a wedding. At the time, I was nervous to leave Ray alone with anyone because he’s a rescue and was relatively new to me (I had only had him for about a month). Prior to my trip, Lawrence came over to meet Ray, prepared with treats and a patient, calm demeanor. Lawrence knew to move at Ray’s pace, never pushing for interaction before Ray was ready. Before Lawrence left that day, Ray was taking treats and engaging in play with him. I felt much better about leaving Ray for a few days after that. During my time away, Ray refused to go outside, but Lawrence was conscientious and left wee-wee pads around the apartment for Ray to use. (I hadn’t thought to leave any). Lawrence took care to put fresh water and fresh food out morning and night. I did my best not to peek in on the Furbo too many times, but when I did, I saw that Ray was sleeping soundly on the couch, feeling safe and at home. Lawrence took care of Ray like Ray was his own, and I’m so grateful.
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Schedule
I'm semi-retired from I.T. and only work a couple hours of day doing I.T. consulting from my home. The rest of my time I try to fill with helping out families with pets because I remember all too well how difficult it was to find trustworthy and compassionate pet help when it was needed.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsLawrence can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Ideally I'd like to know anything you can tell me in order to make sure that your pet has the best possible experience while in my care. Whether it's their favorite treats to favorite games to where they like being petted (or not at all), it's all about making sure they and you are in a good place.