Trina C.
Palo Alto, CA
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
Working with Trina is great. The cats were also happy.
Trina is the BEST! She like a puppy whisperer.
Our dogs enjoyed spending time with Trina over Thanksgiving. We enjoyed the updates with photos and knew they were being well cared for in our absence. Thanks Trina for everything!
Amazing dog sitter. Feels like she is already a family member! I think my dog is still looking for her 😀
About Trina C.
Communication
Skills
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.
Services
Trina can watch in your home
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.
About Trina C.
Communication
Skills
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.
Palo Alto, CA