Sara D.
Sara D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
13 years of loving doggy care 💕
I’ve been around dogs my whole life, taking care of them for friends, family, and neighbours for over 13 years. With me, your precious doggy will get: ✔️ a hypoallergenic home ✔️ home all day schedule ✔️ ground-level access to the outdoors ✔️ experience with senior dogs ✔️ so much love and cuddles ✔️ probably a free bath 🫧 Note: I’m allergic to cats, so I only care for dogs. Please check out my grooming requirements below! ☑️ All dogs MUST be bathed/wiped down and have their nails trimmed prior to their stay. For stays longer than 3 days, dogs MUST be fully groomed (shampoo, de-shed, hair cut). Please provide me with their favourite shampoo just in case they need a quick washup while staying with me (or if Burt’s Bees Tearless Puppy Shampoo works, that’s what I have on hand!), along with body wipes and their grooming accessories (glove, brush, tooth brush, etc.). ☑️ All dogs MUST be fully vaccinated; dewormed within the last year. ☑️ Please let me know if your dog has a history of leash reactivity, biting, aggression, and/or strong prey drive. Describe their dynamic and history of behaviour around other dogs, wild life, and small children. ☑️ Indicate if your dog sheds, if they have allergies to specific plants or food, has frequent potty accidents, and if they like to chew/swallow/destroy random things. ☑️ Provide a list of commands they respond to. ☑️ Provide all food (dry kibble, treats, and any wet and/or prepared meals) for the duration of their stay, + feeding bowls if that helps their transitions. ☑️ Please bring their carrier kennel and washed doggy bed. I often never use the crate, but it's an essential part of how I keep a safe, secure, and reliable environment for new dogs. I prefer having it close by for dogs who get especially timid when left alone, because I may step out to the grocery store, attend a yoga class, or fetch the mail. I will never be gone for more than 1.5 hours. 🏞️ Typical day with me: Wake up, belly rubs, speak to them in weird voices, feeding, take them on walks around the neighborhood and on shopping trips (whenever possible), use doggy as emotional support and cuddly foot warmer as I work on the computer (if that's their thing), feeding, and my all-time favourite doggy pastime: people watching at the park together.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Sarah was efficient, patient and amazing with my dog! Would definitely book again.
Was so kind and accommodating. When she had a concern about my dog she contacted me right away. Thank you for all your help!
Sara was extremely patient and caring with my sick pup while I was out of town for 10 days. She provided me with regular updates to make sure i was well informed about his symptoms and how things were going. I would highly recommend her care.
Sara is such a sweet, compassionate kind soul. I've known her for over 7 years and she cared for my beloved Nimo (mini poodle). She was also a wonderful pet parent to her little Peeta, she and my dog were friends and would play together. Sara has also cared for a number of cats over the years so she's well versed in the pet world! I would trust her time and time again.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home on a flex hours schedule— so I’m happy to accommodate your doggie at any time. I also live on the first floor of my condo complex. It is super dog-friendly around here, and the perfect place to take dogs for a healthy walk around the block or in the neighbourhood park.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I keep my home clean, calm, and safe, and always make sure there’s nothing around that could be dangerous. I pay attention to a dog’s individual personality to make sure they're comfortable and cared for, whether that means extra playtime, lots of cuddles, or just giving them space to relax. I am happy to administer medication as long as I am guided on how to beforehand.
A typical day
Typical day with me: wake up, belly rubs, speak to them in weird voices, take them on walks around the neighborhood and on shopping trips (whenever possible), use doggy as emotional support and cuddly foot warmer as I work on the computer (if that's their thing), plus my all-time favourite: people + life watch at the park together.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeSara can host up to 1 pet per night
- To learn more about my requirements for accommodation, please scroll up :) 🙏🏼. I’m a big fan of meet & greets prior to any boarding/daycare arrangements. Feel free to ask more questions and/or share more about you and your doggy’s needs!