Sarah D.
Sarah D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
East Bay’s Dog Whisperer
I get dogs. Seriously. I notice the dozens of signals, from facial expressions to body, tail, and vocal cues, and respond in ways that keep them safe, calm, and confident. My raison d'etre is to help dogs grow. Fur parents trust me because I’m dependable, chill, and fully tuned in to their pup’s needs. From playful puppies to wise seniors, every dog in my care feels safe, loved, and understood. Overnight stays? I’ve got it handled - your dog gets enrichment and comfort, and you get total peace of mind.
Cat care experience
Sarah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety, trust, and a chill environment come first. Because I want to keep my dog emotionally secure, I cannot have your pet in my home. My care is all about fun walks and housesitting! with plenty of walks, play, and attention. I have an eight-year-old mix who’s friendly with some dogs, so I make sure every pup is a good fit before visits. I tune into each dog’s energy, supervise interactions closely, and keep owners in the loop — so every pup feels secure, happy, and genuinely understood.
Ratings and reviews
Sarah was great! She was very communicative providing detailed updates and showed genuine care and appreciation for Dottie.
Sarah is great! She clearly knows and cares forvdogs, is very attentive, and responsive!
Sarah is AWESOME, an incredible communicator and truly works wonders with dogs. She took my pup on long, enjoyable walks, kept me updated, and even shared a few great photos. Since then, I’ve asked her to walk my dog many times because she’s always prompt, reliable, and genuinely caring. Best dog walker I’ve experienced on this app
Sarah clearly knows and loves dogs! She has helped me with my temperamental chihuahua on two occasions, each time demonstrating patience and and understanding for his anxiety. I already trust Sarah to care for my pup as if he were her own. She is also very easy to work with in terms of communications and planning.
Sarah is incredible! I have been fortunate to count her as a neighbor and friend for many years and I trust her completely with my home and with my best boy, Teddy. She has taken care of him for years and he loves her like family, as do I. She is a kind, curious, and fun person and she really loves and understands dogs.
Sarah will be an outstanding pet sitter! She is a devoted dog parent and showers her rescue dog from Mexico,Paolo with attention,walks in dog park,play dates with dog buddies. She was a devoted cat mama until her elderly cat passed away. Sarah adores animals,and will treat animals under her care as she does her own, her fur baby charges will get plenty of attention and exercise. Sarah has pet sitted my dogs in the past, and took very good care of them
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home 3–4 hours a day, but my schedule is completely flexible. This means I’m available most days and evenings to walk, play with, and supervise dogs. I integrate pet care into my daily rhythm, paying close attention to each dog’s energy, cues, and individual needs. Overnight stays are smooth and comforting, with consistent routines and plenty of companionship. Being home for flexible periods allows me to provide reliable, attentive care, ensuring every pup feels happy, safe, and understood while their owners are away.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSarah can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I like to know a dog’s personality, energy level, and quirks ahead of time. What makes them happy, nervous, or playful? Medical needs, favorite walks, routines, and how they get along with other dogs help me plan a safe, fun, and stress-free day tailored to each pup’s vibe. Every dog is different, and understanding them ahead of time makes all the difference.