Shawn M.
Shawn M.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving Home With 24/7 Supervision
I’ve had dogs my entire life, usually more than one at a time, so caring for animals is second nature to me. I’ve personally trained all of my dogs from puppyhood through adulthood, including house training, basic obedience, crate training, leash manners, and helping anxious or sensitive pups feel secure. I'm very experienced with dog care; I foster from Long Beach Animal Shelter frequently! Because I work from home, I’m able to supervise closely, provide a calm and structured environment, and adjust to each dog’s unique needs. I’ve cared for senior dogs, puppies, rescues/fostering, and dogs with nervous or shy temperaments. I’m extremely patient, gentle, and attentive, and I’m very attuned to when a dog needs comfort, space, play, or quiet time. Animals are part of my daily rhythm, and I treat every dog as if they’re my own! Safe, loved, and truly cared for. Whether your pup is energetic, mellow, sensitive, or still learning, they’ll be in steady, experienced hands here.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
This was my first time hiring a babysitter for my little rescue Navy. I couldn’t be more happier and grateful with Shawn. She made the drop off and pick up process effortless. Navy was happy with her and made herself right at home lol. Highly recommend her!
Shawn is very sweet and her two dogs made perfect play dates for our lab. We were very thankful she was in such great hands during her daycare stay while we attended our daughter’s wedding. Thank you Shawn! You’re amazing!
Shawn was great, putting at ease with leaving our fur baby in her care. More importantly though, our Bernese mountain dog Sasha loved her time with Shawn and her dogs. Thank You
Shawn was amazing with our boy, Percy. She sent photo and video updates and we’re confident she treated him like one of her own. We would recommend Shawn as a sitter to anyone who wants to ensure their pup is treated with love and care.
I recently left my Saint Bernard, Lucy, with Shawn while traveling for the holidays and I’m so glad that I found her! While I think Lucy is generally a very agreeable dog, I was still nervous about leaving her with someone due to her size. Shawn was everything that I could have hoped for in a dog sitter and more! She was very communicative and handled Lucy with love and care even in spite of the fact that Lucy seemed to have a problem with going to the bathroom inside the house (I think it was a marking issue due to the fact that Shawn has dogs of her own). This would have been a major issue for most, but Shawn was very understanding and handled the situation perfectly. In the future, Shawn will always be my #1 pick when looking for a dog sitter. I’d recommend her services to anyone who asks. Thanks Shawn!
Shawn was the best! Great communication, so kind to let us do a meet and greet first and her pups are the best playmates! Couldn’t recommend her enough, I could tell our girl Layla felt safe and comfortable there and came home to us happy as a clam and tired out from all the fun. Will be going to her every time for future visits!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I work from home mostly, which allows me to provide consistent supervision and a very stable routine for the dogs in my care. Every day starts with a one hour morning walk with my dogs, which visiting pups are welcome to join if it’s a good fit for them. Throughout the day, I have natural breaks between sessions where we go outside for backyard playtime, fetch, enrichment, and potty breaks. Most dogs enjoy napping near me while I work, and I check in with them frequently to make sure they’re comfortable and relaxed. Evenings are calm and structured, and we end the day with a peaceful evening walk to help everyone wind down before bedtime. Your dog will get attention, routine, and companionship all day long.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs are always supervised, I work mostly from home and am rarely away for long. My home is clean, organized, and dog-friendly with safe resting areas, cozy spaces, and no hazards. They are more than welcome to snuggle up wherever they choose as they are allowed on all furniture, unless you specify other preferences. I have a fully enclosed backyard where dogs can enjoy supervised outdoor time, play fetch, and explore safely. Dogs are never left outside unattended, and all gates/doors are secured. I live in a very safe neighborhood where most my neighbors know my dogs by name! I follow your dog’s exact feeding schedule and routines to help them feel at home. I monitor behavior closely to ensure everyone is comfortable and getting along. I only take dogs who are a good fit for my home and my own dogs, keeping the environment peaceful and predictable. I maintain your dog’s routines exactly as they’re used to. Your dog gets companionship and consistency the entire time. I treat every dog as if they were my own; safe, supervised, and genuinely cared for. Your pet’s well-being and your trust are incredibly important to me, and I’m committed to providing a warm, stable environment you can rely on every time.
Pets
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatShawn can host up to 2 pets per night
Prices include all fees.