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Sara M.

Valley Center, CA

5 out of 5.0 stars
20 reviews
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Dog Walking & Staycations

Pet care experience

My name is Sara! I'm a dog enthusiast with 20 years experience training, exercising, and caring for dogs. I graduated from Penn Foster Career School's Dog Training Program. I love to help people fulfill their dogs needs! I look forward to meeting you and your pup!

Reviews

Amanda H.
Dog Boarding • Jul 03, 2025
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Sara is beyond amazing!! She is a true animal lover. She had my boys at her house for almost 4 weeks and they were so happy and so well taken care of. I know it’s scary to leave your pets with someone but Sara is the real deal. I’m so grateful I found her and she was able to take care of my boys. She understands dogs needs and how to work with them. She was able to get my big chicken German Shepherd to go with her, get into her bus all the while happy. Pure magic!! She also takes amazing photos of the doggies!

Jennifef F.
Dog Boarding • Jun 30, 2025
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Sara was amazing! This was our first time leaving Koda with a sitter, and Sara made the whole process stress-free. The updates/photos were reassuring and allowed us to feel at ease knowing Koda was well taken cared of and having a great time. We highly recommend her!

Leck I.
Dog Boarding • May 30, 2025
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Great sitter, Spotty had a great time with Sara. Your dog will be in great hands with Sara.

Danni F.
Dog Boarding • Feb 24, 2025
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Sara is an angel! Zion had a blast.

About Sara M.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I'm Pet CPR and First Aid Trained. I have a completely fenced yard, but dogs are supervised at all times. I have experience with fearful dog safety. Dogs are crated or tethered while driving. Someone is almost always home with the dogs. I also have a Furbo video camera to monitor dogs if I do need to leave for a short time. ***Due to having 2-3 dogs staying with me at times, I only offer meet & greets, pick up, and drop off from my clients homes. I find this keeps the excitement and stress level down for all dogs staying. It's also more convenient for you and me. If you want to see the accommodations, I can do a video tour with you.***

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sara M. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog social around people and other dogs? Does your dog have any anxiety problems? In order to have all dogs get a good night sleep while boarding, I do crate dogs during the night.

A typical day

I believe in making sure dogs get plenty of exercise, social experiences, and enrichment(including training.) I do a variety of activities with the dogs to keep them fulfilled and happy. I always send pics and updates after every outing or stay.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$44per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$28per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Sara can host

No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Sara can watch in your home

Availability

I work with dogs full time so I'm able to fulfill their daily needs with ease. We walk every day but also go on adventures to the park and beach.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 13 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Sara M.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I'm Pet CPR and First Aid Trained. I have a completely fenced yard, but dogs are supervised at all times. I have experience with fearful dog safety. Dogs are crated or tethered while driving. Someone is almost always home with the dogs. I also have a Furbo video camera to monitor dogs if I do need to leave for a short time. ***Due to having 2-3 dogs staying with me at times, I only offer meet & greets, pick up, and drop off from my clients homes. I find this keeps the excitement and stress level down for all dogs staying. It's also more convenient for you and me. If you want to see the accommodations, I can do a video tour with you.***

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sara M. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog social around people and other dogs? Does your dog have any anxiety problems? In order to have all dogs get a good night sleep while boarding, I do crate dogs during the night.

A typical day

I believe in making sure dogs get plenty of exercise, social experiences, and enrichment(including training.) I do a variety of activities with the dogs to keep them fulfilled and happy. I always send pics and updates after every outing or stay.

Location

Valley Center, CA

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Sara M.

Valley Center, CA

5 out of 5.0 stars
20 reviews