5.0

I care for special needs pets that other walkers won't. My clients range from anxious small dogs who need patient socializing, to huge and reactive ones who aren't easy to walk, and all in between. Try me if you want a fairly tall and fit guy who can handle it all. I do one-on-one, no groups, and every pet gets treated like my dogs. In 2010 I started volunteering to walk dogs at the SF City shelter, and adopted my chihuahua Diamond. She's now a veteran for bike rides in my backpack and more known than I am in cycling groups. My second dog Comet was an "unadoptable" shelter dog who bit from defensive anxiety, until he got socialized with patience and love to be a best friend for life. Avery was third, a yorkie-chihuahua who was a client - his owner asked if I knew any place to rehome him and I said no way is he going to a stranger. Siri is an elder shih tzu who I took care of for someone who ended up abandoning him, and I rushed to rescue him when I found out. I never planned to have 4 but that's how they all got a forever home together. This is a job for love more than money, it's a healthy addition to my 20 years of self employment as merchant, teacher, artist and writer. I love helping you and your pet while doing the miles outdoors rain or shine. I am pretty flexible for any days, any times. If you have a need apart from what my calendar says, reach out and ask. I can do other services like house sitting, rides to the park or vet, LATE night drop in, or custom drawn pet portraits for frameable gifting. I live close to Fruitvale BART and love nearby clients I can ride a bike to.