Rachel L.
Sterling, VA
happy dog happy life!!
Pet care experience
Huge lover of dogs and puppies of all sizes and breeds! I grew up with family dogs and fostered dogs throughout college; it was a super rewarding and FUN experience. I’ve dealt with shy dogs, dogs with anxiety and pups as young as 6 weeks. Eventually I adopted my own and I can now say I’ve spent hours on end at dog parks. I am a happy owner of a 5 year old mix named Tucker (DOB: 9/20/17) and 1 year old golden retriever puppy named Skye (DOB: 3/20/22). My fiancé and I as a team will both be responsible for your fur babies so you get 2 dog sitters for the price of 1! We would love to meet, care and play with your pup and I'm sure our dogs will too. Just to note: Tucker is weary with humans and will bark his head off the second he sees a PERSON he doesn’t know... but other than that, he has no problems with other dogs and would love to hang out with yours!
Reviews
Rachel and her fiancé Josh went above and beyond with Ellie! Given Ellie is a high energy 14 month old pup, she can certainly be a bit of a handful at times. But Josh and Rachel went above and beyond providing a lot of updates, and ensuring Ellie was a part of their family! I can’t recommend them enough
Rachel was great with our dog who stayed with her over a long weekend. We enjoyed how communicative she was throughout and that our dog (who can be a bit anxious in new situations) clearly felt at-home with Rachel and her pups. We received many pictures and videos of them playing and cuddling. This was our first time using Rover and we are so pleased with the experience. Hope to use Rachel again in the future!
Rachel was amazing! First, she was very communicative - prior to and during our dog’s stay. She was kind enough to send many pics and videos - which we very much appreciated. But most importantly - we could see all of the attention our dog got from Rachel as well as from her own pups. When we picked up our dog - he was so happy and clearly had so much fun! High praise and we will absolutely re-book with her the next time we travel.
Rachel took great care of my anxious COVID dog. She even cuddled my dog in bed. I received lots of photos and updates. We would use her again.
About Rachel L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When your dog stays with me you can expect: 1. A team of 2 dog sitters for the price of 1! (my fiancé and I) 2. Lots of play with our two dogs (mix & golden retriever) 2. Walks around the neighborhood 3. Photo updates to show that you’re dog is happy, comfy and settling in okay! A couple things to note: 1. My fiancé and I actually JUST moved to Sterling area from Chantilly, so it will be the two of us watching your pup and you letting us watch your pup will give us time to explore all the walking trails around our house! 2. We have 2 dogs in the house currently (your dog must get along with other dogs). Both our dogs are typically low-key and just laze around with us, but they are also always ready to walk and play at all times. 3. We have a (small) fenced patio area to play and be outside. They will have plenty of space inside and outside to play with each other, however, since we don't have a HUGE yard like our old place, your dog(s) will join ours on our neighborhood walks. 4. DAY CARE THAT EXCEEDS 9 HOURS will be charged an extra $10 for that day
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Information Rachel L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know the typical temperament of your fur baby so I can gauge how they will do with our dogs. I do not have a breed preference, as long as your dog is friendly, gets along with other dogs and doesn't have ENDLESS energy as our dogs are pretty low-key. Let me know of any eating habits and/or sensitivity to any treats or foods!
A typical day
During the summer months, I like to work outside in the sun and sometimes my pups like to sunbath next to me. I like to go on daily walks around the neighborhood for some fresh air as well. Dog park trips are a must as well, but I would never bring your dog to a dog park unless requested.
Services
Rachel can host
Rachel can watch in your home
Availability
I work a hybrid job which means my work from home days change every week depending on my teams' schedule: ON DAYS I AM IN THE OFFICE, I'm usually there from 9an-4pm. We have a pet camera in our living room and our dogs do perfectly fine while at work. As soon as I get home we play and go on neighborhood walks or to the dog park. If your dog is house trained and/or crate trained and have no issues being left out or in the crate in a calm environment they can come hang out with Tucker & Skye during the day! ON DAYS THAT I WORK FROM HOME, your dog will get all the attention they could possibly want. Constant play with my dogs and walks throughout the day are guaranteed as we live in a very dog-friendly neighborhood with a ton of walking paths & parks.
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About Rachel L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When your dog stays with me you can expect: 1. A team of 2 dog sitters for the price of 1! (my fiancé and I) 2. Lots of play with our two dogs (mix & golden retriever) 2. Walks around the neighborhood 3. Photo updates to show that you’re dog is happy, comfy and settling in okay! A couple things to note: 1. My fiancé and I actually JUST moved to Sterling area from Chantilly, so it will be the two of us watching your pup and you letting us watch your pup will give us time to explore all the walking trails around our house! 2. We have 2 dogs in the house currently (your dog must get along with other dogs). Both our dogs are typically low-key and just laze around with us, but they are also always ready to walk and play at all times. 3. We have a (small) fenced patio area to play and be outside. They will have plenty of space inside and outside to play with each other, however, since we don't have a HUGE yard like our old place, your dog(s) will join ours on our neighborhood walks. 4. DAY CARE THAT EXCEEDS 9 HOURS will be charged an extra $10 for that day
Home
Information Rachel L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know the typical temperament of your fur baby so I can gauge how they will do with our dogs. I do not have a breed preference, as long as your dog is friendly, gets along with other dogs and doesn't have ENDLESS energy as our dogs are pretty low-key. Let me know of any eating habits and/or sensitivity to any treats or foods!
A typical day
During the summer months, I like to work outside in the sun and sometimes my pups like to sunbath next to me. I like to go on daily walks around the neighborhood for some fresh air as well. Dog park trips are a must as well, but I would never bring your dog to a dog park unless requested.
Location
Sterling, VA
Pets
Rachel L.
Sterling, VA