Terence G.
Terence G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Even the difficult dogs need love!!
I'm patient, fit, love dogs and cats more than anything in the world! I have one dog who is perfectly behaved and well-trained and another who's a good girl, but still pulls on leash and lunges at skateboards. They will be staying at home, but I understand that not all dogs are perfectly behaved and there's no judgement from me. Moreover, not only do I have plenty of experience with well-trained dogs, but I have valuable experience with reactive dogs and pups that aren't perfect. I'm calm, loving, and have the patience and strength to handle a little rebellion along with the awareness to be on the lookout for things that may trigger an excitable dog. Walking or watching your dog is a huge responsibility. I'm always on the lookout for things like broken gIass, food, napkins, and especially foxtails. I have my own bags and treats (I make sure any treats are approved by you first). Specialties include a ton of experience with puppies, disabled dog experience (including manually expressing bladder) and being very good walking two dogs at once (I max out at 2) I mentioned above the reactive dog experience, but I also have a wealth of experience administering meds (to both dogs and cats) and knowledge of doggy first aid and dietary issues. I also am very good with cats having had 3 of them in our household growing up. I take great pride in winning over the trust and affection of a shy or timid kitty. I love sharing pics of the shy kitty snuggling or playing. I should add that I stay vaccinated and boosted. Let's set up a meet-and-greet!
Cat care experience
Terence also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Right now, I love to do cat visits, but I'm mostly just looking to provide service for those who are looking for a top notch dog walker and cat sitter. My home is puppy-proofed though.
Ratings and reviews
My dogs love Terry. And most importantly, he loves them.
As always, Terence did an incredible job of caring for my cats who are so comfortable and at ease with him. He took special care to make sure my senior kitty with urinary issues was going to the bathroom and administering medication to both my cats. It was such a huge relief to me. I can't recommend Terence enough.
Terence has been amazing with my kitten Poppy. I’ve only had her a short time and Terence’s visits have truly helped her feel comfortable, secure, and happy. It really puts me at ease, knowing that he’s checking in on her and taking care of her.
Terence always takes amazing care of my cats and sends me tons of pics. My cats really love him and I can tell he loves them, too. I'm a repeat customer and I highly recommend.
Terry has been caring for our Tundra for years. On this last trip, he went above and beyond. Tundra is getting up in years and had both incontinence and a persistent wound. Terry was attentive, made special meals, cleaned up some messes and kept an eye on that wound. All while giving our dog walks and hugs. Tundra loves Terry and we’re incredibly lucky.
Thank you, Terence, for going above and beyond with my kitties!
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Schedule
Currently available: 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, and 5 or 6pm I started doing this to make a little extra money, but I realized dogs and cats are my life and now I do it full time. 95% of my clients are dogs that I walk regularly with the same schedule every week. I rarely am accepting new clients for walks, but the dog I walked for over 4 years at 10am recently passed (at 18 years) and the dog I’ve been walking for 5 years at 11am is moving to Mill Valley so I will have those two times available. I also have a half hour available midday on Wednesdays and Fridays. I am always accepting new clients for drop-ins as I keep mornings and evenings available for the occasional dog or cat whose parents are on vacation.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTerence can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
- Most important is how they are passing other dogs and kids. It also helps to know preferred routes and activities, energy level, things that excite your dog and any behavior quirks or issues I should cater to. I also find it helpful to know past injury history.