Valentina R.
Valentina R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Patient, Experienced Dog Lover
I'm a caring, patient animal lover with hands-on experience training my own Aussie Shepherd, who was highly reactive when I got him. Through consistent, patient training, he's transformed — we now go on hikes and even trips to the mall together. That experience taught me how to read a dog's stress signals and adjust my approach to each individual's needs. I also work at a senior living community, where I spend my days building genuine connections with residents through active listening and personalized attention. Whether it's a person or a pet, I bring the same calm, consistent care — and I'd love to bring that same patience and attentiveness to your dog.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In a client's home, I focus on keeping things as close to your pet's normal routine as possible — feeding times, walk schedules, and any specific habits or triggers you let me know about. I'm observant and patient, so I pay close attention to body language and adjust my approach if a pet seems anxious or unsure of me at first. My experience working with seniors has also sharpened my ability to read subtle cues and respond calmly, which carries over well into how I handle animals who need a little extra reassurance.
Ratings and reviews
Valentina was great! Prompt and helpful. My dog loved her
Valentina has always had a love for pets, specifically dogs. Growing up she had a family dog who she loved to play and spend time with. She would take her in walk as and loved to teacher her new tricks. Valentina has interacted with all kinds of dogs from the once that ate supper friendly to the ones that are shy and scared. She has experience walking reactive dogs and does very well at redirecting them. I have no doubt that she will be an excellent pet sitter/dog walker. Her passion and kindness are manifested in her work.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I'm currently a Biology student at Miramar College working toward transferring to a four-year university, and I balance my coursework and lab hours with part-time work at a senior living community. Pet sitting/walking fits naturally into my routine — it gives me flexible income between classes and shifts while I explore internships in my field, and it's a great way to unwind from a full day of labs and studying.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsValentina can host up to 3 drop-ins per day