Natalie G.
Natalie G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I Already Love Your Pets!
I've lived with cats and dogs my whole life. I adopted my dog Matilda in 2015, and I love her so much. She’s great with other dogs, though she guards resources, so initially she is a bit possessive. She’s happy when she can nap in peace! We also live with two cats - one is extremely curious and friendly with dogs, the other is…a cat. We adopted our gray cat in 2023, and our black cat arrived in 2024 at 4 weeks old via the Cat Distribution System. When your dog stays here, they’ll have opportunities to patrol the fences, manage squirrels, and bark at passers-by. They’re allowed just about everywhere in the house. We keep it pretty low-key here. Your dog will enjoy a ton of praise and a nice walk daily, along with lots of pets, scratches, and love. Please note: while my yard is fenced, it is about 4 feet high. I have watched large dogs in the past, but I cannot safely accommodate dogs that can jump the fence.
Cat care experience
Natalie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Natalie was wonderful! Her home is spacious and comfortable, and she has such a sweet dog and two cats who all got along really well with our pup. It was clear that Peaches felt completely comfortable and happy there, she didn’t even want to leave after the first meet & greet! Natalie was kind, caring, and so great giving updates. We felt really good knowing our dog was in such a warm, welcoming home. We would absolutely have Natalie watch her again!
Natalie took excellent care of our dog, Arlo. She’s very warm and welcoming and I felt confident that we left our dog in good hands when we went out of town for the weekend. She gave us daily updates and lots of photos throughout his stay and responded to my messages quickly. I would gladly book another stay with Natalie again for a future trip!
Last minute boarding by Natalie and our dog loved it as always. Thanks for your help.
Natalie was very loving and caring to my dog, and he seemed to enjoy his stay. I will leave him with her next time I need a sitter.
We left Ziggy with Natalie for the first time while we were away on a trip, and we had such a great experience. We met her ahead of time and she lives only about a mile from us. Right away we felt really comfortable with her. She was watching a few other dogs at the time, and Ziggy did incredibly well with them. Natalie has an amazing setup for dog sitting, and we love that she takes the dogs out for walks at the nearby state park trail. She also sent us updates throughout our trip without us even asking, which we really appreciated and made us feel so much better about being away from Ziggy for the first time. She’s very knowledgeable about dog behavior and seems genuinely attentive to each dog in her care. Ziggy came home happy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better first Rover experience. We’ll absolutely be booking with Natalie again!
Natalie is awesome! Took care of our little dog while we went on a weekend trip and doted on her. Will be booking again!
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Schedule
I am self-employed and enjoy a very flexible schedule. I wake up early to get a good start to the day, and value an organized schedule. The dogs eat breakfast between 5-6 am. Around 8 am, I like taking the dogs for a 2-3 mile walk in the morning (depending on weather, fitness, and interest level). They also have a large yard for fetch and running around. I live within walking distance of Baldwin dog park, so dogs with lots of energy may get an extra walk and play time! We do dinner between 5-6 pm, and lights are usually out between 10-11 pm.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I want to make your pet feel as comfortable and safe as I can. Your pets will have a clean, full water bowl, food on time, and an environment free of waste. I'm an expert at administering medication, as needed. If your pet needs some smooches and scratches, I have more than enough to spare. I will follow your instructions to the letter. During the summer, foxtails are a big problem in for East Bay dogs. I’m meticulous about keeping paws free of those little irritants!
Pets
A typical day
I love taking dogs on a pack walk on the bike trail and through the neighborhood - they’re usually around an hour. I have a huge front yard for fetch, as well. People are always walking and riding by, so there are ample opportunities for your dog to bark at strangers. Baldwin dog park is a short walk away, so high-energy dogs can get the zoomies out there, too.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatNatalie can host up to 3 pets per night
- Please let me know if your dog has any special needs for activities or medication. I want your dog to stay safe and feel comfortable during their stay.