Rachael L.
Rachael L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lovely Walks in Lambertville
18 years of hands-on experience with dogs of every age, breed, and personality — shy, wild, anxious, senior, stubborn, prancy and chill. I have walked and boarded dogs in Brooklyn, NY and Asheville, NC. Happy now to call downtown Lambertville my new home — I can hardly wait to walk pups up and down the flowery and scenic D&R tow path. My love for animals runs deep: I've volunteered as a dog walker for the ASPCA and BARC Animal Rescue in NYC, and I volunteered caring for orphaned wild animals at Appalachian Wildlife Rescue in Asheville, NC. I loved my own Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and I now routinely help care for my brother's farm dogs — a Vizsla puppy and a senior German Shorthaired Pointer.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is my top priority on every walk. I walk one dog at a time, unless they're family members from the same household, so each pup gets my full attention. A harness is preferred for walks, and I ask that dogs wear a collar with ID as a backup. Inside the home, dogs are kept secured with both lead and collar before we head out. Before our first walk, I'll ask for a list of any environmental triggers — skateboards, squirrels, other dogs, and the like — so I know what to watch for and can help your pup feel calm and confident. I'll also ask for a list of known commands so I can reinforce the cues they already know and keep our walks consistent with their routine.
Ratings and reviews
Rachael and her partner are amazing, they are thorough and communicative - and my dog adores him.
Rachael is wonderful, her house is unbelievably clean, she provides loads of updates, and I’m certain she loves our dog as much as we do! Highly recommend
Rachael kept our dog for 6 nights and we are SO pleased. She sent us so many picture and videos, which we loved. Our dog was happy, healthy and smiling upon pickup! We will be using her again in the future.
Rachel was outstanding. Very pleased with her caretaking and keeping us appraised during our trip.
Rachael was AMAZING with my dog Harry! This was only his second experience with a sitter so I was hopeful he would do ok. Rachael sent updates and daily/nightly check-ins with the CUTEST pictures showing all of the fun they were having. Her and Geoff made Harry feel right at home and made sure he was comfy and having a blast the entire time. They definitely gave him the royal treatment and it is so appreciated!
Rachael and Geoff were fantastic! I so appreciated the text updates with photos and videos of how our dog was doing while we were away. Very professional, attentive and kind! 100% recommend for anyone looking for a dog sitter. Thank you!!!
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Schedule
I love having pet care as part of my daily routine. I'm an avid walker, jogger, and hiker, so getting outside with a dog fits naturally into my day rather than around it. I'm currently available all seven days of the week, so I can offer flexible timing that works with your schedule.
- 0 to 15 lbsDogs over 1 year oldRachael can host up to 4 walks per day
- Let me know of any unique behaviors or preferences your dog may have — for example, a preference for hard chew toys versus plush toys. Please let me know of any fears or triggers such as other dogs, cats, strangers, or bikes and skateboards. It's also important that I know about any allergies and/or medications, as well as your pup's bathroom schedule and how many times a day they typically eliminate. Also, does you dog enjoy hugs and cuddles or is s/he a bit more independent? Finally, please share any current commands or tricks your dog knows, as this will make it easier for us to communicate. I also ask that owners completely fill out their dog's profile before the first booking.