Tracy P.
San Carlos, CA
I cherish & have fun with all pets!
Pet care experience
I grew up with animals. My husband & I have had several cats and a dog over the past 25 years. I understand our pets are part of the family & it is a privilege to have them in our lives. So, whether you are at work or at play you can have peace of mind that your pets, as well as your home, will be well cared for while you’re away. I look forward to meeting you and providing all of the love & attention for your pets that you would shower on them if you were home! Experience & capabilities: Positive training techniques for both cats & dogs Administering food and medication to both cats & dogs Cat behavior modification techniques & tricks Pet enrichment activities (prevent boredom) Consent training for dog grooming & muzzle use Loose leash walking with flat / martingale collars or a harness Use of no pull harness & training leash Crate training Socialization - early & missed socialization for older dogs (For example: sounds, new environments, people & objects) Canine calming signals Please contact me if you would like me to walk/provide drop-in visits for larger dogs (40+ lbs) and we can see if it's a good fit. If your dog requires an e-collar, prong/choke collar, I’m unable to care for your pet at this time. I’m not trained in those techniques.
Reviews
Tracy was so thoughtful and patient with my shy senior dog. My dog was sick at the time, and has a few particular habits. She made me feel comfortable leaving my dog with her, and was thorough with all the details involved. Thank you Tracy!
I can highly recommend Tracy as a caring, reliable, and responsible dog walker and dog sitter. She loves dogs and enjoys walking them around her quiet neighborhood. When Tracy looks after our dog and walks him regularly, I know he is in good hands!
Tracy is the first person we look for when seeking pet sitting/walking for our dog Lulu. She is the consummate professional and we are at ease knowing that Lulu is under Tracy's care which allows us to focus on whatever activity is temporarily separating us from Lulu. We've been fortunate to receive the assistance of several other sitters/walkers, and we can say without a doubt that Tracy is the person we want when she is available. Timeliness: As people with busy schedules, having someone show up on time is such an important attribute. Tracy has never been late, and even provides pre-arrival updates so that we know everything is still running as scheduled. She also returns promptly (and never cuts short on time) so that we can continue with our day as planned. Attentiveness: Everyone has special requests or needs for their pets, and not all caregivers will even bother to ask. Tracy has high attention to detail and takes meticulous notes to capture all our asks and quirks that Lulu may require. We're probably on the higher-end of pickiness so knowing that Tracy is equally in-tune with our dog's needs gives us a huge sense of relief. Overall pet happiness: Perhaps the most important thing for us is making sure that Lulu enjoys being around her sitter/walker, and that is never more apparent than when she sees Tracy. Uncontrollable joy is how I would describe it. Seeing that connection makes us so happy in knowing that Lulu really looks forward to hanging out with Tracy. That in itself is invaluable and keeps us coming back to Tracy when we are lucky enough to get her!
Tracy is wonderful. I almost selfishly want to not tell how really great she is. She is prepared, she is caring, she is professional in everyday. She has a great calm, centered energy, yet very much in charge. All the great qualities I want around my dog and walking my dog.
About Tracy P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At this time, I'm not providing day care or boarding services for any animals. I appreciate your understanding on this matter. If this changes, I will update my profile.
Information Tracy P. would like to know about your pet
Schedule when you are home re: sleep, food & potty breaks. Please alert me of any training/obedience issues or desired commands. Your pet's personality on walks & hikes such as foraging, digging, prey drive. Also, it would be good to know any likes & dislikes re: collars, leashes, places, sounds & animals.
A typical day
Mental enrichment & physical exercise are all part of the service I can provide you & your pet. I love active animals and know many of the local parks as well as hiking trails in the area. If your cat / dog likes to play fetch with a ball, favorite toy or frisbee, we can play that too!
Services
Tracy can watch in your home
Availability
I'm currently available on a part time basis to take care of your pets while you are away. Please refer to my calendar for possible dates of service.
About Tracy P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At this time, I'm not providing day care or boarding services for any animals. I appreciate your understanding on this matter. If this changes, I will update my profile.
Information Tracy P. would like to know about your pet
Schedule when you are home re: sleep, food & potty breaks. Please alert me of any training/obedience issues or desired commands. Your pet's personality on walks & hikes such as foraging, digging, prey drive. Also, it would be good to know any likes & dislikes re: collars, leashes, places, sounds & animals.
A typical day
Mental enrichment & physical exercise are all part of the service I can provide you & your pet. I love active animals and know many of the local parks as well as hiking trails in the area. If your cat / dog likes to play fetch with a ball, favorite toy or frisbee, we can play that too!
Location
San Carlos, CA
Tracy P.
San Carlos, CA