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Lena S.

10 years of experience
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Lena S.

10 years of experience
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Oakland, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

The best at doggy gentle-parenting

I have experience with all different kinds of dogs, from gentle giants to feisty 3-pound puppies. I grew up with a chocolate labrador who was my favorite creature on the planet. I raised and trained my dad’s Covid pup, a super stubborn miniature dachshund, and I helped my terrier-mutt rescue go from being reactive and defensive to the best little host you could imagine. When his dog friends come over, he brings out all his toys to share and actively engages them in play. I work from home and have a fully fenced yard for playtime and potty breaks. I believe in being kind to dogs no matter what because they’re all doing their best. I’m looking forward to meeting your best friend!

Qualifications

33% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home, so while I do spend a portion of the day at my computer, I’m always around for play and potty breaks. My after work schedule is flexible.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a 200 square foot, fully-fenced yard in addition to my apartment. Pups are welcome to come in and out as they please. For longer stays, I prefer pups who are either ok being left at home or in the car during errands (always in safe places with the windows cracked, of course). Crating is optional. I do not crate my dog, but am happy to do what keeps yours comfortable and safe.

Pets

A typical day

Charley and I alternate walks around the neighborhood and trips to Tilden Park or César Chávez Park. We play fetch at home and like to snuggle any time of day.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Lena can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know anything important about your dog’s health needs and personality. I’m happy to accommodate, whether it’s taking medications, special introductions to my pup (he prefers off-leash introductions, for example), or anything else you guys need.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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Prices include all fees.