Spike B.
Spike B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Spike, like a dog!
For the last 8+ years I have worked in dog kennels, boarding, training and shelter environments. I am focusing on gaining my trainer and/or handler certificate as well as animal CPR care. I am a professional dog walker so it's more than just a side gig for me; I take your dog's health, happiness and safety seriously. My visit to your pets will vary on their needs from just a potty break or feeding to an hour long hike. I am very detail oriented when it comes to communicating what services I have done from what meals or treats given, bowel movements and behavioral updates. I have experience with newborn puppies, elderly pups and reactive dogs. I may suggest a different walking harness or basic training methods if I feel it would be better for your pup; if I feel like I can't safely handle your dog I will do my best to help find a better fit. I am able to take up to 4 dogs in my car if all fit and get along. I love taking them out for hikes or parks but never off leash. I prefer visits no earlier than 8am or later than 6pm, but am willing to work with special requests. Currently serving the San Fernando Valley areas; Burbank, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Alhambra, Van Nuys, Sun Valley, etc.
Cat care experience
Spike also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I try to stick with your usual daily schedule to help ease your pet's stress while you're away. I stay with any training requirements and diet restrictions. The only times I leave the home are for other pet care needed around town. I understand how stressful it is finding a new pet care friend and I value your trust more than anything. (Yes I will bring in your mail and packages of course!) I communicate daily with updated photos and texts. My rates are posted due to my years of experience and changing up my own life schedule to accommodate for your needs. I also don't mind taking care of plants too!
Ratings and reviews
Spike is great! Spike has been checking in on and walking my dog on a daily basis while I'm at work during the day. My dog is "difficult" - a bit hard to walk and very reactive to other dogs. Spike was able to quickly gain his trust and has successfully taken him on many walks. She is great at communicating and always sends a detailed account of how her visit went along with fun pictures. Very dependable, highly recommend!
Good Day, We met Spike a few years ago through a do walking service. She is friendly, outgoing and knows how to read a dog's temperament and adjust accordingly. Over the years she's become more of a trusted family member. She has stayed at our home on numerous occasions to stay with our two dogs. One has a complicated medicine regiment for an auto-immune disorder and she handles that administration with ease. We rest at ease when we know she's taking care of us. I am confident she will be a valuable add to any business. Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss further. Marty 626-220-8897
I highly recommend Spike for any of your pet sitting needs! She has been the best sitter to our furkids going on four years now. She always takes such amazing care of our pets and is overall incredibly kind, caring, considerate and responsible. She takes the time to write up thoughtful summaries of her visits and always attaches sweet photos :) I feel really fortunate to have found her and always refer her out to others without hesitation!!
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Schedule
I currently have a rather open schedule for house visits, potty breaks, play visits, hikes and walks. I can not house any pets in my home but am available for in home pet sittings. I live in Burbank so can go about 20 miles radius depending on the care request.
Prices include all fees.