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Trina C.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Trina can look after

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am semi-retired tech professional and am a Stanford Continuing Studies student so I make my own schedule and lead a simple, happy, neat, well-organized life. My basset hound, Cubby, died in December 2022 so I need your dog as much as you all need me. I am happy to come to your home to spend time looking after or walking your dog.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Trina C.

Communication

34 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

52 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will hang out together with your dog, exercise and feed as directed, and will follow the guidelines you provide to keep the routine normal. In advance of signing on, we'll schedule a time for me to come over to meet you both in order to determine compatibility.

Information Trina C. would like to know about your pet

What does your dog enjoy? Please share the words they know so I can use those same words. Is your dog afraid of anything or have likes/dislikes that would be helpful to know so everyone is calm & safe at home? The more you can tell me about your pet, the more comfortable our stay together!

A typical day

Our walks will be in your own neighborhood, as usual and as directed by you in advance. I am not a huge fan of dog parks and prefer to visit and play with your dog one on one with a lot of praise, admiration and personal attention.

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Trina C.'s Local Area

Top Dog Nanny - Stanford /Palo Alto

Pet care experience

I've been a dog lover since I was a toddler and a Basset Hound lover at first sight! I am partial to hound dogs but simply love 'em all and have been a dog carer and lover for decades. Folks laugh when I tell them I'm really a dog in a woman's body! I am patient and quiet and kind - dogs usually trust me right away but if not, I calmly kneel down or sit on the floor until they approach for some admiration. That said, some dogs prefer to be admired from afar - that's fine too. I am quiet and calm. Normally, I visit pets in the Palo Alto area but on a month-long pet sit in St. Helena most of January. Someone's gotta do it and long-term (usually closer to home!) sits are welcome. I work/study/fiddle independently so am quietly at home most of the time both daytimes and evenings. Weekdays and weekends are all the same to me - I am a homebody and like hanging out with dogs who are easy going. I love to admire them and am happiest in the company of dogs!

Reviews

Alex C.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 28, 2026
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Always wonderul!

Alex C.
House Sitting • May 17, 2026
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As always, Trina was great, took great care of our little pup, and left our house looking great.

Alison M.
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2026
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Trina is lovely and a consummate professional.

Sonya M.
House Sitting • Jan 18, 2026
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Trina was once again wonderful with our two little dogs, including an elderly chihuahua who required more special care. I felt confident leaving them with her, which was a great help in itself. She sent helpful updates and photos, and we came home to happy, well cared for dogs and a tidy house.

About Trina C.

Communication

34 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

52 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will hang out together with your dog, exercise and feed as directed, and will follow the guidelines you provide to keep the routine normal. In advance of signing on, we'll schedule a time for me to come over to meet you both in order to determine compatibility.

Information Trina C. would like to know about your pet

What does your dog enjoy? Please share the words they know so I can use those same words. Is your dog afraid of anything or have likes/dislikes that would be helpful to know so everyone is calm & safe at home? The more you can tell me about your pet, the more comfortable our stay together!

A typical day

Our walks will be in your own neighborhood, as usual and as directed by you in advance. I am not a huge fan of dog parks and prefer to visit and play with your dog one on one with a lot of praise, admiration and personal attention.

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Trina C.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews