Rachel L.
Westminster, CO
Action packed adventures!
Pet care experience
Let your pets enjoy some good old fashioned Colorado living! I love to spend my free time up in the mountains with my three dogs. We do everything from hiking, running, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, you name it. Yes I am dog crazy and yes I can generally walk everyone at once. I have been dog sitting for as long as I can remember and I started fostering dogs about two years ago. I have a soft spot for the shy dogs and have fostered and helped socialize over a dozen dogs. One of my own is very human shy so I know how stressful it can be to leave your nervous pup with a stranger and I will do my best to help them feel comfortable and confident with me. I also have a shepherd with EPI who needs quite a few medications in her food as well as weekly injections. If you just walk me through it I can make sure your pup gets whatever they need! I live in a 3 story townhome with my own 3 dogs and one cat. My cat thinks he’s a dog but will be reserved at first with new dogs. I just ask that your dog is not aggressive with him, but wanting to play and being curious are all behaviors I am used to! My dogs are all very friendly and I’m very used to having visiting dogs over, they will adjust their play styles to whoever is visiting but they are more than happy to just nap and play by themselves. Dogs are always fed separately by household, all play time is monitored, and as I’m first getting to know your dogs toy preferences will be monitored as well so I make sure they don’t eat anything they shouldn’t. I prefer to have a meet and greet before a first time stay so that I can get to know a bit more about your pets and help them get to know me, trust me it helps their transition when you first leave a lot! I send lots of pictures and updates daily so you can rest easy while you’re away.
Reviews
Rachel is very nice and I think my cat having fun staying with her. she is flexible and helpful. I am so happy to find her.
Rachel was very flexible and nice. she sent me multiple updates and photos on my cat while staying with her.
I can never say enough about what a fantastic pet sitter Rachel is. I love that my pup gets to be active and play with her sweet pups, and Rachel is kind enough to bring my girl back to me for a drop off when I am jet lagged after traveling. Thanks again Rachel, you rock!
Rachel is fantastic!! Our dog had a great stay. Rachel took her on walks, hiking, and treated her like her own. Rachel also sent lots of photos throughout our pup’s stay, which we loved. We have found our perfect match. Highly, highly recommend!!
About Rachel L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are allowed to free roam in our home and all of my dogs will happily wrestle and play if your pup initiates. Dogs are allowed on the furniture in my house, please let me know if you want me to enforce any structure like asking for permission before getting up, I am happy to do so!
Home
Information Rachel L. would like to know about your pet
How are they with cats, dogs, and people? Any food intolerances/allergies? Are they crate trained? Are they used to being left alone? If so, for how long? Are they off leash trained? We have a few off leash dog parks and open spaces around us that we love to visit
A typical day
In the summer we try to get in a hike at least once a week and I have plenty of long lines, backpacks, and safety gear to make sure your pup has as much fun as they can. Dogs will ride in a crash tested crate for all travel to make sure they’re safe! Two of my dogs are sport dogs so if you’ve got a high energy working breed this is the spot for them. We walk a total of at least 60 minutes a day but I can accommodate any and all activity levels. I’ve even got a treadmill for those crummy weather days so I can make sure your dog is still getting the outlet it needs. I also have a huge puzzle collection for the smart dogs that need some extra stimulation
Services
Rachel can host
Availability
I currently work from home 3 days out of the week and I have 2 in office days. I am in the office for a max of 8 hours and will come back to finish my day at home so I can beat traffic. I have a nice dog room that everyone has free roam access to while I’m out of the house. If your dog is used to being crated please let me know! I have some crates here or you can bring your own.
About Rachel L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are allowed to free roam in our home and all of my dogs will happily wrestle and play if your pup initiates. Dogs are allowed on the furniture in my house, please let me know if you want me to enforce any structure like asking for permission before getting up, I am happy to do so!
Home
Information Rachel L. would like to know about your pet
How are they with cats, dogs, and people? Any food intolerances/allergies? Are they crate trained? Are they used to being left alone? If so, for how long? Are they off leash trained? We have a few off leash dog parks and open spaces around us that we love to visit
A typical day
In the summer we try to get in a hike at least once a week and I have plenty of long lines, backpacks, and safety gear to make sure your pup has as much fun as they can. Dogs will ride in a crash tested crate for all travel to make sure they’re safe! Two of my dogs are sport dogs so if you’ve got a high energy working breed this is the spot for them. We walk a total of at least 60 minutes a day but I can accommodate any and all activity levels. I’ve even got a treadmill for those crummy weather days so I can make sure your dog is still getting the outlet it needs. I also have a huge puzzle collection for the smart dogs that need some extra stimulation
Location
Westminster, CO
Pets
Rachel L.
Westminster, CO