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Lydia W.

Riverside, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
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Round the clock care for your baby!

Pet care experience

I have experience taking care of dogs since I was 8 years old, and I have over a year of experience caring for dogs on rover. My current dog, Gwyn, went through heartworm treatment when I adopted her and also has epilepsy so I know how to take care of dogs with medical problems that need medication at specific times during the day. Gwyn has been on daily medication for over two years so I am very experienced at administering oral medication. You can rest assured that your fur baby will get the best care and will be well taken care of.

Reviews

Kelsey M.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 22, 2023
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Lydia was amazing! She went above and beyond what I asked her to do. She took great care of my two cats while I was out of town.

Skylar M.
Dog Walking • Oct 16, 2023
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Lydia did so great with our pup! He loved going on walks with her and she was so easy to communicate with. Would definitely book again. She sent many cute photos ?

Maggie S.
Doggy Day Care • Sep 25, 2023
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Lydia was great! The communication ahead of time was excellent, drop-off and pick-up were super simple, and she sent me some great pictures during my dog’s stay. I definitely recommend Lydia and we will certainly book with her again in the future!

Samantha G.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2023
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Lydia was so sweet with my pup and excellent with communication. I’ll absolutely be booking with her again :)

About Lydia W.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I can take your dog out as often as every hour if needed. I have a balcony, easy access to the trail on lady bird lake, and I always allow the dogs I watch to be up on the furniture and to sleep in bed with me. I also have a low traffic area behind my apartment in case your dog prefers a quieter area to go outside. My dog, Gwyn, (the tan one in pictures) is the only other dog in the home. She is very friendly and has a naturally calm and quiet personality which makes her a great fit with senior or special needs dogs. She had at least one litter before I adopted her, so she is great with puppies of all sizes.

Home

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

Information Lydia W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that need to be accounted for so that I can prepare accordingly to ensure your pet has the best experience possible. I am unable to watch any dogs with resource guarding behavior. Due to the small size of my apartment, I am unfortunately unable to board large dogs (over 40lbs) that are high energy.

A typical day

I live by Lady bird lake and I love taking dogs for long walks on the trail. Also if you and your dog are comfortable with it, I love taking the dogs I watch to Zilker or to coffee shops and restaurants. Also due to the risk of algae, I never let the dogs I watch go near the water. And as a precaution I don’t let the dogs I watch off leash without the owner’s prior permission.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Lydia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Lydia can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home, so your pet will enjoy the benefits of constant attention throughout the day. I rarely leave my apartment for more than an hour during the week so your dog will never be alone for long.

About Lydia W.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I can take your dog out as often as every hour if needed. I have a balcony, easy access to the trail on lady bird lake, and I always allow the dogs I watch to be up on the furniture and to sleep in bed with me. I also have a low traffic area behind my apartment in case your dog prefers a quieter area to go outside. My dog, Gwyn, (the tan one in pictures) is the only other dog in the home. She is very friendly and has a naturally calm and quiet personality which makes her a great fit with senior or special needs dogs. She had at least one litter before I adopted her, so she is great with puppies of all sizes.

Home

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

Information Lydia W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that need to be accounted for so that I can prepare accordingly to ensure your pet has the best experience possible. I am unable to watch any dogs with resource guarding behavior. Due to the small size of my apartment, I am unfortunately unable to board large dogs (over 40lbs) that are high energy.

A typical day

I live by Lady bird lake and I love taking dogs for long walks on the trail. Also if you and your dog are comfortable with it, I love taking the dogs I watch to Zilker or to coffee shops and restaurants. Also due to the risk of algae, I never let the dogs I watch go near the water. And as a precaution I don’t let the dogs I watch off leash without the owner’s prior permission.

Location

Austin, TX

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Lydia W.

Riverside, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews