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Lena G.

4.8 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Lena G.

4.8 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $85 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
7 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

7 years of professional experience

I have 7 years of professional experience in pet care, working in various local kennels, through Rover, and independently. After years of witnessing the effect of high-stress kennel environments on pets while away from their families, I was inspired to start offering in-home services. My approach is always patient, gentle, and curious about what our animals are trying to communicate. I work with dogs and cats, as well as horses and other farm animals. I’ve cared for up to 30 dogs at a time on my own in kennels, which included administering medications, supervising playtime, breaking up scuffles, basic grooming, walking dogs, and encouraging good behavior like leash manners, reducing jumping, and managing resource guarding. If you’re looking for reliable, experienced, and compassionate care for your furry family member, I’d love to connect!

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
26 ratings
Chris & Elizabeth Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 04, 2026

Lena was great. Tried her out for the first time ahead of a big trip and she exceeded all expectations and have no hesitations of her house sitting our pups while we are out of town.

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Elizabeth C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 12, 2023

Bruin was immediately calm and at ease upon meeting Lena for the first time. They had a good walk and he seemed to respond to her really well. Would recommend Lena!

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Kalani M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 27, 2022

She was so great with our dogs, communication was easy with her sent us up dates through the weekend! We will definitely be using her again :)

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Megan E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2019

Lena was fantastic! We were nervous about our dog staying at her place because they had never met before, but as soon as we got there, he felt right at home. He could have cared less when we left him. She sent us pics all weekend and he looked so happy. It is obvious that Lena is a natural with animals and has the calm and soothing energy that they flock to. Thank you so much Lena!!!

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Patrick H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 30, 2019

One of our dog seriously hurt her leg two days before we were leaving for a week long vacation. Lena stepped in without hesitation to help with meds and provide extra care per our vet's instructions. She made a stressful situation much easier to handle—both for us and our hurt dog! She also took awesome pics!

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Rob S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2019

Lena was extremely welcoming and very accommodating!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely, so I won’t be gone for long hours during the day. I love to hike so I’d be happy to take your pup on an adventure!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

If boarding your pup in my house, he/she will not be left unattended. My partner or I will be here to ensure safety and comfort for your baby.

Pets

A typical day

I’m happy to take your dog on many walks! Pups are also allowed on the bed and couch for snuggles (if you allow this at home).

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Lena can host up to 2 pets per night
I have no breed preferences and have plenty of experience with all types of personalities, from shy or anxious to bouncing off the walls. Please let me know if your dog has any special requirements or needs, medications, allergies, specific fears, sensitive areas they don’t like to be touched, favorite activities, etc. No amount of information is too much! I would love to hear anything and everything in order to insure your pup is both happy and safe.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.