Toni D.
Brentwood, DC
Doggy Oasis
Pet care experience
I'd love to host your dog while you get away! I have a sweet, friendly dog of my own who needs some more canine companionship, and plenty of space for a doggy guest! My home features a large fenced back yard and a small fenced front yard where the pups can play, an attentive owner who will be around all the time, and just enough space for your dog to feel at home, whether sharing my bed or in their own! I got to the office 6 days a month, the nights before I go in are marked as unavailable. If your dog would be okay home alone for those days, feel free to request! Meet my pets Ozzy is a friendly and outgoing furball. He gets along with dogs of all sizes, from my best friend's 90-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback to my neighbor's *3 pound* teacup Yorkie. He plays nicely with dogs of all energy levels, holding his own against large, rambunctious pups and playing gently with small seniors. At 4, he has moderate energy, but will just offer a toy for some tug if his friends don't want a game of chase. Why don't you send me pictures of walks? Walk pictures are popular with Rover sitters, but I don't take them because I am generally one person handling two dogs when out for a walk with your pup. Two dogs plus handling a smartphone is a recipe for disaster, by dropping my phone or a leash, or missing something that the dogs should be kept away from like a discarded chicken bone, another less-than-friendly dog, or even a bee. I tend to do a combination of walks and playtime in my large yard (walk them around the block and then, weather willing, give them some free play time in the yard), and I take pictures in the yard or my home where my hands are free and risks are few. I LOVE sharing pictures of your dog with you, but I won't sacrifice their safety to get those pictures. Until further notice, I am 100% work-from-home! My office will give 30 days notice before calling us back in, so I will update in plenty of time for your plans! Your dog will be treated just like my own, with any necessary modifications. There's beds and a loveseat for them to lounge on while I work, if the weather is nice I will probably work on my patio so that we have plenty of outdoor time, we'll hit the streets for some walks, and have some evening/weekend yard time, for sure!
Reviews
Toni was great with Silver, she sent pictures and messages everyday with updates! She was flexible with boarding times and very sweet throughout the process!
Toni is always the best!
Toni took wonderful care of our dog while we were out of the country for 2 weeks. She communicated and sent photos regularly.
Excellent communication! Happy pup who loved having a yard to run in.
About Toni D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large backyard for lots of outdoor play, and quiet streets around for walks. Bedtime can be in my bed, room, or your dog's own crate, to their preference.
Home
Information Toni D. would like to know about your pet
All I request is that your dog be friendly with other dogs. Beyond Ozzy in my home, there are tons of friendly pups in my neighborhood. It's great fun because almost every walk means some doggy playtime! Beyond that, please let me know if your dog is prone to running (my yard is fenced, but I'm extra careful about it if a dog is a runner) and if they have any special needs like medication, special food, etc. Also, it would be nice to know, if you know, how your dog does with kids. We have quite a few kids in the neighborhood, and the neighborhood kids are well-supervised. I can keep them away if your dog is skeptical of the little ones, but if they're like Ozzy and LOVE some attention for the little people, they will get all they can handle!
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks I live on a quiet, one-way street neighboring other quiet streets. We generally just stroll around the residential neighborhood. Every once in a while I'll stop to chat with neighbors in the small park down the street. It's not a dog park, so the dogs stay on-leash, but they can say hello to other friendly, leashed dogs and have a quiet space to hang. I also have a large fenced back yard where they can get some off-leash play time worry free. My front yard is also fenced, but very small, so the fence is only for safety's sake, and we don't spend much time out there. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Wherever he/she is most comfortable! There's plenty of room for another in my queen bed, and plenty of empty floor space around the house for your dog's favorite bed or homey crate, if they prefer that. There's also a loveseat in my office and a comfy couch in the living room they're welcome to crash on! Time I'll spend with your dog I spend most of my time with your dog. I may need to make a quick trip (20 or 30 minutes, at most) to the store or something, but will otherwise be with your pet all the time.
Services
Toni can host
Availability
Most days on which I offer services, I work from home and will be around all day. As noted, I go in a few days a month, and if your dog would be okay alone for those days, feel free to request.
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About Toni D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large backyard for lots of outdoor play, and quiet streets around for walks. Bedtime can be in my bed, room, or your dog's own crate, to their preference.
Home
Information Toni D. would like to know about your pet
All I request is that your dog be friendly with other dogs. Beyond Ozzy in my home, there are tons of friendly pups in my neighborhood. It's great fun because almost every walk means some doggy playtime! Beyond that, please let me know if your dog is prone to running (my yard is fenced, but I'm extra careful about it if a dog is a runner) and if they have any special needs like medication, special food, etc. Also, it would be nice to know, if you know, how your dog does with kids. We have quite a few kids in the neighborhood, and the neighborhood kids are well-supervised. I can keep them away if your dog is skeptical of the little ones, but if they're like Ozzy and LOVE some attention for the little people, they will get all they can handle!
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks I live on a quiet, one-way street neighboring other quiet streets. We generally just stroll around the residential neighborhood. Every once in a while I'll stop to chat with neighbors in the small park down the street. It's not a dog park, so the dogs stay on-leash, but they can say hello to other friendly, leashed dogs and have a quiet space to hang. I also have a large fenced back yard where they can get some off-leash play time worry free. My front yard is also fenced, but very small, so the fence is only for safety's sake, and we don't spend much time out there. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Wherever he/she is most comfortable! There's plenty of room for another in my queen bed, and plenty of empty floor space around the house for your dog's favorite bed or homey crate, if they prefer that. There's also a loveseat in my office and a comfy couch in the living room they're welcome to crash on! Time I'll spend with your dog I spend most of my time with your dog. I may need to make a quick trip (20 or 30 minutes, at most) to the store or something, but will otherwise be with your pet all the time.
Location
Washington, DC
Pets
Toni D.
Brentwood, DC