LuAnna D.
Costa Mesa, CA
Home full-time, can practice tricks
Pet care experience
I am a Wildlife Biologist, and just graduated from the University of California, Irvine with my Ph.D. studying bird diversity. I am an animal-lover, and my favorite animals of all are dogs. I am new to Rover, but I am the go-to dog sitter among my friends and colleagues, and look forward to getting to know the Rover community! I have experience in fearful and fear-aggressive dogs. I am the proud fur-mama of a gorgeous rescue malti-poo named Apple, who came to me a fear-aggressive dog with a lot of behavioral challenges. We enrolled in training classes 7 years ago and have since learned a lot together as we built a strong relationship built on mutual trust and positive reinforcement. You should see her now- ask me about her tricks! We have recently added a new dog to our family: Devin, a fearful/gentle Chinese-crested-mix whose confidence is growing daily. I have a fenced yard, and am home full time! I am happy to practice/reinforce any tricks or commands you are working on with your dog, or introduce new skills into their repertoire. I can work on your dog's loose-leash walking skills. I believe in positive reinforcement coupled with firm verbal corrections when appropriate.
Reviews
Always such a pleasure working with LuAnna. Our dog loves her house and her pup. She always send photos and updates with our shih tzu looking so happy.
Deedee loves staying with Luann, and it's so easy to coordinate with her.
Simply the best! A fantastic person and my little pup is so excited to see her always. If you're looking for a responsible and caring person look no further.
LuAnna did a great job of dog sitting and walking my granddaughters two dogs, Winston and Mariah. She went above and beyond her call of duty when both dogs would have a bathroom accident in the apartment. She also took time to teach them some manners and commands when walking them. LuAnna is such a pleasant person to deal with. I'm living on the east coast so with LuAnna on the west coast was long distance communications. Always updated me with plenty of pictures, and detailed reports of both dogs, which I would pass on to my granddaughter who was in Italy. Thanks LuAnna for all your help!
About LuAnna D.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information LuAnna D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any behavioral challenges I can plan to keep an eye out for, or if your pup has any special medical needs or dietary needs that I can accommodate.
A typical day
I will take your dog on walks around our cute neighborhood in Eastside Costa Mesa, and maybe a trip to our local Bark Park (dog park in Costa Mesa) for some off-leash romping. I am happy to take small dogs with disabilities on "carried walks" for their mental stimulation even if they can't get around much on their own.
Services
LuAnna can host
LuAnna can watch in your home
About LuAnna D.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information LuAnna D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any behavioral challenges I can plan to keep an eye out for, or if your pup has any special medical needs or dietary needs that I can accommodate.
A typical day
I will take your dog on walks around our cute neighborhood in Eastside Costa Mesa, and maybe a trip to our local Bark Park (dog park in Costa Mesa) for some off-leash romping. I am happy to take small dogs with disabilities on "carried walks" for their mental stimulation even if they can't get around much on their own.
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Pets
LuAnna D.
Costa Mesa, CA