Susana F.
Longfellow, CA
Dog’s best friend!
Pet care experience
I have owned dogs my whole life, and have vet tech, animal shelter, foster care and obedience training experience. I have worked closely with a dog trainer with my 3 dogs over the last few years and gained tons of insight into dog psychology and behavior. I am home full time 2-3 weekdays and on most weekends. I’m a nurse Practitioner who is a complete dog lover. Pets are family!! My first pets as a young adult were 3 rescues with substancial behavior issues (history of abuse, fearful, aggressive, anxious, special needs) I spent a lot of time rehabilitating and loving them and they lived long happy lives (all into their teens!). I’m experienced with (and currently own ) high drive, high energy working breeds that require extraordinary amounts of physical and mental stimulation (hence the most dog friendly playground we’ve built in our yard). I love working as a Nurse Practitioner but my true passion is dogs and dog psychology/ behavior. (Completed 2 years of pre vet before switching to the medical field). I have previous experience (college years) working at veterinary clinics and boarding facilities, animal shelters, and animal boarding facilities. I am currently part of the SFACC foster volunteer program.
About Susana F.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Susana F. would like to know about your pet
Pet sitting in your home: Any aggression issues with other dogs or people? History of resource guarding? Temperament. Health issues requiring medications or special accommodations. Behavioral issues needing attention and any history of destructive behavior. Level of obedience/ known commands/whether they are crate and potty trained. Dietary restrictions or allergies. Any other important info to keep your pet safe and healthy. Is your dog alpha or beta? For dog walking services I don’t mind dogs who prefer not to interact with other ppl or dogs. (I’ve owned one in the past). Solo walks are fine! Boarding in my home: I prefer a dog with good doggy socialization for stays in my home. They will have to meet my dogs prior to finalizing their stay. They are happy, well adjusted, well behaved girls.
A typical day
Walks in residential neighborhoods. I can load your dogs into my suburban for dog park adventures, hikes, dog beach adventures. (On or off leash per your preference and reliability of dog recall) We have a large yard with agility course equipment that is fully/ securely fenced. I can also work on basic obedience as needed for mental stimulation or play brain games (scent work etc). Both physical activity needs and mental needs addressed in my household! If your dog simply wants to play with my girls in our backyard dog haven, they are more than welcome to spend all day romping around the yard (perk for me, extra tired dogs!)
Services
Susana can host
Susana can watch in your home
About Susana F.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Susana F. would like to know about your pet
Pet sitting in your home: Any aggression issues with other dogs or people? History of resource guarding? Temperament. Health issues requiring medications or special accommodations. Behavioral issues needing attention and any history of destructive behavior. Level of obedience/ known commands/whether they are crate and potty trained. Dietary restrictions or allergies. Any other important info to keep your pet safe and healthy. Is your dog alpha or beta? For dog walking services I don’t mind dogs who prefer not to interact with other ppl or dogs. (I’ve owned one in the past). Solo walks are fine! Boarding in my home: I prefer a dog with good doggy socialization for stays in my home. They will have to meet my dogs prior to finalizing their stay. They are happy, well adjusted, well behaved girls.
A typical day
Walks in residential neighborhoods. I can load your dogs into my suburban for dog park adventures, hikes, dog beach adventures. (On or off leash per your preference and reliability of dog recall) We have a large yard with agility course equipment that is fully/ securely fenced. I can also work on basic obedience as needed for mental stimulation or play brain games (scent work etc). Both physical activity needs and mental needs addressed in my household! If your dog simply wants to play with my girls in our backyard dog haven, they are more than welcome to spend all day romping around the yard (perk for me, extra tired dogs!)
Location
Oakland, CA
Pets
Susana F.
Longfellow, CA