Lynda L.
Blue Bell, PA
Dog lover with dog-loving children
Pet care experience
I’ve been a dog lover for as long as I can remember. I grew up with a small dog from the time I was born through elementary school, and once I went off to college in 2000, I would do everything possible to hang out with friends dogs. Upon moving back to the Philly region in 2007, I started dog sitting and walking for a friend until 2010 when I had a place of my own, at which time I started with fostering dogs for about 3-4 months, having up to 4 dogs at a time. During that time I become a dog parent myself to 1 and then 2 dogs. When I became pregnant with twins, I stopped fostering and then raised my twins with 2 big dogs by their side. During this time I would also dog sitting a neighbors dog, and would have 3 large dogs to take care of. Upon divorcing my children’s father, I had to adopt the younger pup to a friend, as I couldn’t have 2 dogs in my next living arrangement. Eventually I had another child who was raised from infancy with a big dog by her side up until his passing. I have trained the foster dogs and then my adopted dogs anywhere from 12 weeks through 3 years, most who had experienced neglect and trauma, so I’ve had many experiences with dogs. I’ve been out of work focusing on my mental health for about 18 months and am looking to slowly start working and earning an income and a friend recommended I use rover as she knows how much I miss having a dog around and the joy a dogs presence gives me. Outside of appointments and driving my kids places after school, I am home, so I have lots of availability to play with dogs, take dogs on walks and have them overnight. I have experience with getting dogs to take medicine, experience with dogs who will eat everything in sight, experience with crate trained dogs, dogs who are house-trained, but not crate trained, and dogs who aren’t trained at all (but at this time, I can not take on the latter for house sitting in my home). I have experience with dogs who are frightened of loud noises (fireworks, thunderstorms, yelling), dogs who are always the shadow next to you and so much more. If your pup is used to sleeping in bed, we have 4 people (3 kids and myself) who would be happy to make that happen.
Reviews
Lynda was amazing with our energetic lab!! She sent updates and photos, and I could tell our dog had a blast with her. Would definitely rebook!
Lynda was amazing with my dog. She sent photos always everyday with an update which made me feel at ease. He had an amazing time!
Fantastic sitter!
She is one of the best sitter I got. My dog looked very happy and engaged.
About Lynda L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dogs safety and needs will be my top priority. Outside of the home (or fenced in backyard), your dog will always be on a leash. If your dog is crate trained, or has specific environmental needs, I will make sure to keep those routines so the dog feels safe. Please know that I care and love dogs deeply, and am of the mind that a dog is calmest and on its best behavior when it’s human can provide it structure and “discipline” (ie show the dog the human is the boss). My kids have been taught to respect a dogs space and how to properly approach a dog. Please know that any dog in my care (via house sitting or walking) will be well loved, treated with respect and receive plenty of walks and playtime.
Home
Information Lynda L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know of any special needs, medicines, typical routine/schedule, the dogs energy level, etc. I’m accepting of all breeds and dogs up to 100lbs.
A typical day
I don’t think there is a general typical day, I think much of it depends on the dog. For instance my approach to a high energy dog, which as a husky, would be quite different than my approach to a senior dog. I would make sure each dogs needs are met, whether it’s long walks, short walks, a hike in the woods, a visit to a dog park, etc. I would take my cues from the information you would provide and from the dog.
Services
Lynda can host
Lynda can watch in your home
Availability
I’m currently out of work, and looking to create a daily structure with dog walks, dog hikes playing with a dog, etc. with this, I can provide as much time with your pet as needed.
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About Lynda L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dogs safety and needs will be my top priority. Outside of the home (or fenced in backyard), your dog will always be on a leash. If your dog is crate trained, or has specific environmental needs, I will make sure to keep those routines so the dog feels safe. Please know that I care and love dogs deeply, and am of the mind that a dog is calmest and on its best behavior when it’s human can provide it structure and “discipline” (ie show the dog the human is the boss). My kids have been taught to respect a dogs space and how to properly approach a dog. Please know that any dog in my care (via house sitting or walking) will be well loved, treated with respect and receive plenty of walks and playtime.
Home
Information Lynda L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know of any special needs, medicines, typical routine/schedule, the dogs energy level, etc. I’m accepting of all breeds and dogs up to 100lbs.
A typical day
I don’t think there is a general typical day, I think much of it depends on the dog. For instance my approach to a high energy dog, which as a husky, would be quite different than my approach to a senior dog. I would make sure each dogs needs are met, whether it’s long walks, short walks, a hike in the woods, a visit to a dog park, etc. I would take my cues from the information you would provide and from the dog.
Location
Blue Bell, PA
Lynda L.
Blue Bell, PA