Rachel P.
Rachel P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$43 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Force-free walker & former trainer
. Hi, I’m Rachel — a Marin-based dog walker and former professional dog trainer. I have spent the last year walking 6+ miles a day with dogs of every size, age, and personality across Marin. Before that, I worked as a trainer, so every walk with me is a little more than just a walk — it’s a chance to reinforce good leash manners, build confidence, and burn off energy in a calm, positive way. My approach: I use rewards-based, force-free methods — no prong collars, no corrections, just clear communication and a lot of patience. What you can expect: • Reliable, on-time visits with photo and note updates after every walk • Leash-manners reinforcement built into every outing •. Plenty of time for sniffing • Comfort with reactive, anxious, senior, and high-energy dogs
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is the foundation of every walk. In general I’m a cautious person. I try to always be aware of: * Keeping a good hold on the leash. * What might be on the ground where your dog is sniffing * Using eye contact and body language for requests while avoiding leash pressure. * Watching carefully and keeping distance from cars and dubious dogs. Before the first walk, I do a meet-and-greet to learn your preferences and meet your dog. Routes are chosen to match your dog’s fitness and comfort. You’ll get a quick check-in with photos and a note after each walk so you always know how things went.
Ratings and reviews
5 ⭐️ as always. As long as Rachel is available, that’s who I’m picking to watch my babes!
I don’t really need to explain why Rachel deserves 5 stars, she just does. She was communicative every step of the way and SO patient with my problem puppy (who really just a little anxious). She sent pics and updates every day, came once without pay, and deserves 7/5 stars, let’s be real. She was never ever late, never ever skipped, and made it so easy being thousands of miles away from my babes!
Rachel is very conscientious and you can see she really cares about the wellbeing of my dogs. She is comfortable handling my slightly reactive but otherwise docile pack. I would get her again.
Rachel is a dog whisperer. She has a calming demeanor and provides loving, safe, training and caregiving for dogs. Our rescue dog (Oliver) adores Rachel! Rachel is so giving and so attuned to both dogs and their parents. Rachel provides advice in a non-judgmental and caring manner so that all of our dogs feel safe, and are happy and well adjusted. I so very highly recommend Rachel for training, dog walking, and caregiving.
"Rachel has been an integral part of my team during her time here in Oceanside. Her transition to Petco was seamless, showcasing her remarkable work ethic and friendly demeanor. She consistently went above and beyond, even assisting me with my pets during our visits to Petco. Rachel's exceptional skills make her an ideal candidate for a dog-walking role, given her wonderful rapport with animals and dedication to providing top-notch service."
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I exercise Max, my dog, early and most days I spend a few hours volunteering. Then I take Max out as he requests throughout the day, then work as much as the day requires.