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Paula R.

Bushrod, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Hi, my name is Paula I bring a life time of dog and pet care experience to every job. I pride myself on offering engaged, tailored, positive and treat based care to each pet. -Boarding- Overview Morning: Potty walk/ free park play Midday: midday potty walk Evening: potty walk/ free park play After evening park: dinner Night: one last potty walk Bedtime 😴 ( this schedule may change based on the needs of the pets but, is a basic outline of the day and how many potty/park play visits they receive in a day as well as feeding schedule) *After each outing and meal dogs are encouraged to have free play time and nap, all monitored. Breakdown Morning and evening: Potty walk/Park free play time: Upon waking up your love bug will be treated to a potty walk (where I make sure each pet is having regular movements that look healthy 👀) Once we arrive to the park they are allowed to free play or join the pack and chase balls. All dogs are encouraged to check in with me regularly when they’re name is called with treats. All play is monitored and only healthy fun play is allowed. I keep my groups small for that reason. Dogs may be split in to two groups if needed for ease of monitoring play and keeping everyone safe. *I do use long leads for active runners with poor recall and short leashes for dogs that stay close but, play keep away. Water, treats, as well as ample shade is provided. *treats are always a salmon, bison, turkey, limited chicken, jerky with no additives, I search long and hard for clean simple treats so please let me know if any allergies or restrictions. I monitor each dog for signs of over heating and breaks are enforced, if the day is too hot we will cut play time a bit short,) * Any dogs that can’t park play get walks, solo or with other non park dogs * After park: Breakfast or dinner is served 🍲 My dogs enjoy a mixture of fresh food, including bone broth and 4 minute eggs, as well as kibble. Please let me know if your pup can partake in fresh food or are on a strict diet. *Please inform me of any food allergies or off limit foods for your dog? * Fresh foods include- bone broth ( fish, chicken with organ meat, pork), 4min. eggs, ground turkey, banana, goat yogurt, and veggies ( yams, pumpkin, green beans, blueberries, ginger, turmeric, and misc. dog safe veggies. Midday potty walks: are on the shorter walk and just meant to let them use the bathroom. ( I do have a patio always available but, not all dogs use it so, two potty walks). Night potty walks: I make sure those who haven’t durning the day or evening use the potty and eliminate before bed and these walks can be long esp. if I have to take pups out individually ( because they are shy or just unfamiliar with the area). If I notice anything unusual on potty walks I will message so, please let me know any peculiarities around potting your dog may have? Ie. How many times a day, how many times on a single walk, do they take a long time, do they need to be alone? Bed time all dogs are encouraged to sleep, the house is warmed, blankets are provided, a large couch, as well as pillows and encouraging words or cuddles. *Dogs must be well potty trained, gentle/friendly, able to play with medium and small dogs. Please let me know what of any other quirks and I we can discuss it. ***I do not accept bully breads, unknown German Shepard, or large dogs. I do have two dogs and I have to be mindful of their comfort level as well. I’m sorry for the inconvenience🙏🏽******* Housesitting is very limited for me right now and only available if I can bring my dogs along. Thank you 🙏🏽, Paula R.

Reviews

Frank L.
Dog Boarding • Mar 12, 2024
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Bogey had an absolutely fantastic time with Paula, Ama and Monkey during his recent stay! Paula was great with providing updates on how he was doing throughout the stay and went out of her way to make sure he was getting all the attention and activity he would receive at home. She also went above and beyond, suggesting a new harness that would help with his pulling and new food. Bogey looks forward to his next stay!

Rebecca C.
Dog Walking • Mar 09, 2024
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Paula did an awesome job checking on Ollie. She even brought a light up collar for him to wear on their after dark walk. Great communication and care.

Crystal K.
Dog Boarding • Mar 05, 2024
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Thank you Paula for giving Porky such a great time!!! Porky made so many friends and looked so happy everyday! He told me you’re officially his second mom now. And he can’t wait to come back to spend more time with you🔥😍

Thomas C.
Dog Boarding • Jan 22, 2024
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Paula was one of the best Rover’s I’ve ever had. She was very communicative and understanding and worked wonders with our dogs. Could not recommend her more highly.

About Paula R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I use positive reinforcement, lots of treats, loving ear scratches, smiles, and positive thoughts to build trust in the home and on walks. I stay calm in all situations to keep the feelings low, I only amplify happy emotions around our beloved pets. I have a fenced in patio for easy potty access All play and interactions are monitored while your dogs is in my home. If they are playing well then I’m around cleaning or working.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Paula R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know: Are they potty trained Medications Food allergies Are they allowed fish skin or jerky treats, no additives. Your dogs recall ability for park play Can they go to the park Behavior on walks, leash aggression, chasing skate boards or fast moving humans. How they do on group walks Any aggressive or chasing behaviors Aggressive play Any aggression or fear around eating Any prey drive Any poop eating or rolling Their energy levels If they need help lifting up, or encouragement to stand. Can they have rice, chicken, veggies /veggie stew, yougurt. These are food we use in our dogs diet and may be included if your dog has minor tummy issues unless unwanted. My dogs eat veggies as I chop and cook and I don’t mind sharing unless unwanted. I also make bone broth from time to time so, if you don’t want your dog to have any or you do let me know.

A typical day

A puppies day starts with a potty break to the patio as I get ready to take them for a walk/park play. Solo walls are available for the easily distracted. Breakfast is served after everyone has pottied. Open monitored play or couch napping is allowed after breakfast. Dogs have access to their toys, my toys, their beds or the couch, abundant water, and can play with each other if both parties show interest. Outings include park play or walks depending on the needs of the group and may split into two outings if some guest need walks and others need park free play time. Split care is unusual and most dogs enjoy a park outing. Afternoon naps once home from outings. Usually puppy tv is on to keep them company as I clean. Puppy play starts as they get up from their naps/down time. Again, monitored access to toys, and peer play with those willing. Water is always available. We get ready for our evening walk/park play before dinner. Again, everyone gets an hour of exercise before dinner starts. Dinner is served and more play and napping ensues After dinner dogs are allowed out to the patio to potty. Dogs who can’t potty in the yard are walked as per the morning schedule before bed. All dogs are allowed on the bed, on the couch or on their own bed or each others beds (for bed musical chairs) as they see fit. *Treats are fish or meat jerky with no additives.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$75per night
House Sitting
in your home
$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$63per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$19per walk

Paula can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Paula can watch in your home

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

Availability

When I’m not working my job that insures me and pays the bills : I’m open all day and night, holiday, Christmas, New years, vacation. I’m here too ease the holiday burden and take pet care of your plate.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 10 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Paula R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I use positive reinforcement, lots of treats, loving ear scratches, smiles, and positive thoughts to build trust in the home and on walks. I stay calm in all situations to keep the feelings low, I only amplify happy emotions around our beloved pets. I have a fenced in patio for easy potty access All play and interactions are monitored while your dogs is in my home. If they are playing well then I’m around cleaning or working.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Paula R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know: Are they potty trained Medications Food allergies Are they allowed fish skin or jerky treats, no additives. Your dogs recall ability for park play Can they go to the park Behavior on walks, leash aggression, chasing skate boards or fast moving humans. How they do on group walks Any aggressive or chasing behaviors Aggressive play Any aggression or fear around eating Any prey drive Any poop eating or rolling Their energy levels If they need help lifting up, or encouragement to stand. Can they have rice, chicken, veggies /veggie stew, yougurt. These are food we use in our dogs diet and may be included if your dog has minor tummy issues unless unwanted. My dogs eat veggies as I chop and cook and I don’t mind sharing unless unwanted. I also make bone broth from time to time so, if you don’t want your dog to have any or you do let me know.

A typical day

A puppies day starts with a potty break to the patio as I get ready to take them for a walk/park play. Solo walls are available for the easily distracted. Breakfast is served after everyone has pottied. Open monitored play or couch napping is allowed after breakfast. Dogs have access to their toys, my toys, their beds or the couch, abundant water, and can play with each other if both parties show interest. Outings include park play or walks depending on the needs of the group and may split into two outings if some guest need walks and others need park free play time. Split care is unusual and most dogs enjoy a park outing. Afternoon naps once home from outings. Usually puppy tv is on to keep them company as I clean. Puppy play starts as they get up from their naps/down time. Again, monitored access to toys, and peer play with those willing. Water is always available. We get ready for our evening walk/park play before dinner. Again, everyone gets an hour of exercise before dinner starts. Dinner is served and more play and napping ensues After dinner dogs are allowed out to the patio to potty. Dogs who can’t potty in the yard are walked as per the morning schedule before bed. All dogs are allowed on the bed, on the couch or on their own bed or each others beds (for bed musical chairs) as they see fit. *Treats are fish or meat jerky with no additives.

Location

OAKLAND, CA

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Paula R.

Bushrod, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews