Talia Z.
Talia Z.
Contact for Boarding
from $80 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Fun & attentive care 🐾
I absolutely love dogs! I grew up with a black lab and helped take care of him, but started as a formal dogsitter for neighbors and friends when I was about 16. My husband, Matt, and I are active people, and walk our 3-year-old, mixed-breed pup, Cedar, around 2 miles a day. Cedar is well-socialized and loves other dogs; we have yet to meet a dog she didn't like. I've looked after dogs of all sizes, including extra large, as well as senior dogs that require both oral and topical medications regularly.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Talia was fantastic in watching our boy Maverick. We really appreciated her flexibility with our move and unexpected delays in picking up Maverick. Her dog Cedar was a perfect companion for Maverick and gave him a break from a big move for us. We are really going to miss having Talia and Matt around as we move!
Talia and her husband are truly great! My dog Max absolutely trusts and likes his time with them. They’re my first ones I contact to book with, and have rebooked.
We couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the start, they took the time to make sure both Maverick and their own dog were comfortable with each other before committing to the stay, and we really appreciated that thoughtfulness and care. Maverick was in great hands the entire time. The updates were so reassuring, and we always knew he was happy, comfortable, and well taken care of. It's clear they genuinely care about the dogs they watch, and that peace of mind meant everything to us while we were away. We wouldn't hesitate to have Maverick stay with them again, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and attentive. Thank you for taking such great care of our boy!
Talia took excellent care of Theo and took some great picture of him during his stay. She kept us updated throughout our vacation. We can tell Theo had an amazing time, we are so happy to have a great sitter like Talia
Talia and her husband were great! My dog, Max deals with anxiety and she was willing to work with him on that, which was really amazing. She was really great on communication even including asking all the necessary questions to make sure they give the best care to Max. He absolutely enjoyed his stay with them. He was actually pretty sad to leave! Would most definitely book and reach back out to them in the future!
Talia is simply fantastic! She has taken care of our elderly dog on several occasions, and her understanding of how unique each dog is truly sets her apart. She tailors her approach based on our dog’s age and specific needs, ensuring everything aligns with our routine. Talia keeps us in the loop with plenty of updates and photos every time she watches our pup. When we return home, our dog is always happy, healthy and a little sad to see Talia go, which speaks volumes. Now that we have a puppy, Talia has seamlessly adjusted to the energy and unpredictability that comes with a younger dog. She listens to our training techniques and applies them while we are out, which has been incredibly helpful. I 100% recommend Talia to care for your dog, regardless of age or breed, if you want someone who will provide love and care while you are away!
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Schedule
Since we have a dog, pet care is already a part of our daily routine! I work from home with Cedar on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and bring her into my dog-friendly office in Fremont on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When at home, she goes for 2 walks a day. When in the office, she walks a little less than that, but spends the day playing with the other dogs in the office (and your dog can, too!).
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I'm happy to stick to the routine you have in place for your dog as closely as possible. We live in a house with a fenced yard, so easy access outside.
Pets
A typical day
We'll go on walks around our neighborhood, where there are spaces for dogs to safely meet, smell, and play. There are tons of dogs in our neighborhood that we frequently meet on walks to support socialization. There's also an excellent spot for fetch if your dog is into that. In the house, we have a variety of puzzle toys, a bit of space to run, and a fenced yard if your dog likes to be outside on his/her own.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeTalia can host up to 1 pet per night
- The safety and comfort of both your dog and my dog, Cedar, is most important to me. We'll want to ensure that our dogs mesh well before accepting any services.