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Raquel T.

Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Raquel can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

My home has a large fully enclosed backyard where Bailey, my 10-year-old Norfolk terrier, can teach your dog all the best places to watch for squirrels. Inside, your dog is allowed on the future at your discretion. We will welcome him as one of the family, offering cuddles, playtime, a large picture window with plenty of people watching, and a safe place rest. Your dog will instantly become one of the family!

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About Raquel T.

Communication

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

Dog skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

OVERNIGHT STAYS: I can walk your dog at least once a day. I will send you daily photos and updates of how your dog is doing during his stay. Your dog can sleep wherever he is most comfortable. I recommend you bring his favorite bed, blanket, or crate. Your dog will never be left home alone for more than 3-4 hours. When I step out of the house, I will leave your dog inside in a safe place. I only host one dog at a time, so you can be sure that he will get all the attention he needs and will not get unwanted attention from other dogs. I can make special accommodations for puppies with bathroom breaks every 0-2 hours. DAY CARE: I can care for your pup while you go into the office or away for a day trip. Drop off and pick up between 7:30AM-6PM. I am not able to offer regular weekly day care. Message me and let’s meet up to see if my home is the right fit for you.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Raquel T. would like to know about your pet

Please NO unneutered dogs or dogs in heat. I set my medium dog range smaller than Rover allows. I prefer dogs around 30 pounds or less. I will consider exceptions based on dog's temperament and age. Please tell me about your dog's temperament, if he has a tendency toward biting or marking indoors- we are not a good fit. I expect your adult dog to be fully housetrained and not need to use a pee pad. Please let me know any health issues, what their daily routine is, if he is friendly with children, and if he is crate trained. I don't require a crate for mature house broken dogs, but for puppies I do prefer it.

A typical day

We will go on walks around Willow Glen. If your dog enjoys the dog park I can take him to Del Monte Dog Park. We are home to play fetch with your pup in the yard, a good game of tug-a-war in the house, or simply cuddle.

Location

San Jose, CA

Raquel T.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Fur Baby Staycation Dream Home

Pet care experience

You are preparing to travel and need some place safe and comfortable for your fur baby. When you don’t have family or friends to leave your pet with it can be difficult to find some where you trust. Dog kennels are unpersonable and come with a lot of risk. I totally understand. Rest assured, your doggie will love staying at my clean safe home in Willow Glen. I have been boarding dogs since 2019, in which time I have gained a love, patience, and experience for dogs of all temperaments and needs. I work from home as personal trainer and am a stay at home mom for my 12 year old son and 14 year old daughter. My husband also has been working from home long before Covid. We have a secure and established routine at home that allows us to be available to your dog nearly 24 hours a day. My home has a large fully enclosed backyard where Bailey, my 10-year-old Norfolk terrier, can teach your dog all the best places to watch for squirrels. Inside, your dog is allowed on the future at your discretion. We will welcome him as one of the family, offering cuddles, playtime, a large picture window with plenty of people watching, and a safe place rest. Your dog will instantly become one of the family! Got a COVID puppy that isn’t used to left being alone? I TOTALLY get it. Don’t worry we can be there for him. At this point I have lots of practice with COVID puppies and can offer the support and love they need.

Reviews

Sinduja J.
Doggy Day Care • juin 21, 2026
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My dog stayed with Raquel for the day, and we had a great experience. He looked very comfortable and happy with Raquel and her family, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. Raquel provided timely updates throughout the day, and it was clear that she genuinely cares about the dogs in her care. I felt completely safe leaving my dog with her and would not hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend!

Marie F.
Boarding • oct. 21, 2025
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Thank you Raquel. Mickey was happy to see us, and came home very relaxed and unstressed. He was obviously very happy under your care and for that we are very grateful to you for all you did for Mickey while in your care. Plus the pictures and notes you sent were also greatly appreciated. We highly recommend Raquel.

Martha H.
Boarding • oct. 14, 2025
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Raquel and her whole family was very caring and did a wonderful job taking care of Yankee. She also provided daily updates and a picture to let me know how Yankee was doing and if they had any concerns or questions.

Alex G.
Boarding • mai 20, 2025
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Raquel and her family were amazing! She was incredibly communicative and sent frequent updates, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. It was clear she genuinely cared about Ollie and went the extra mile to make sure he felt safe, happy, and loved. We would absolutely love to work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter!

About Raquel T.

Communication

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

Dog skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

OVERNIGHT STAYS: I can walk your dog at least once a day. I will send you daily photos and updates of how your dog is doing during his stay. Your dog can sleep wherever he is most comfortable. I recommend you bring his favorite bed, blanket, or crate. Your dog will never be left home alone for more than 3-4 hours. When I step out of the house, I will leave your dog inside in a safe place. I only host one dog at a time, so you can be sure that he will get all the attention he needs and will not get unwanted attention from other dogs. I can make special accommodations for puppies with bathroom breaks every 0-2 hours. DAY CARE: I can care for your pup while you go into the office or away for a day trip. Drop off and pick up between 7:30AM-6PM. I am not able to offer regular weekly day care. Message me and let’s meet up to see if my home is the right fit for you.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Raquel T. would like to know about your pet

Please NO unneutered dogs or dogs in heat. I set my medium dog range smaller than Rover allows. I prefer dogs around 30 pounds or less. I will consider exceptions based on dog's temperament and age. Please tell me about your dog's temperament, if he has a tendency toward biting or marking indoors- we are not a good fit. I expect your adult dog to be fully housetrained and not need to use a pee pad. Please let me know any health issues, what their daily routine is, if he is friendly with children, and if he is crate trained. I don't require a crate for mature house broken dogs, but for puppies I do prefer it.

A typical day

We will go on walks around Willow Glen. If your dog enjoys the dog park I can take him to Del Monte Dog Park. We are home to play fetch with your pup in the yard, a good game of tug-a-war in the house, or simply cuddle.

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Raquel T.

Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
86 reviews