Valeria A.
Valeria A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm, caring, need-focused boarding
I recognize that a shy dog may have different needs than an active young working pup. By reviewing your buddies profile and asking clarifying questions, I come up with a care plan tailored to your specific dog to ensure that they feel happy and secure during their stay. I work from our home, allowing me to provide consistent and quality supervision and care throughout the day. I'm fortunate to live in a quiet residential neighborhood (there is some truck & bus noise on weekday mornings), which can help your buddy settle in quickly, reducing any stress and separation anxiety that they may experience. Every dog always has its quirks and unique challenges and I'm always learning and seeking out new information on pet behavior and health to ensure that I provide the most informed and highest standard of care that I can. Being a foster parent and volunteer at Boulder Humane helps me do this by giving me experiences with all types of rescues. Here, I pick up training and care tips from professionals working at the shelter and implement the tips as I house dogs who await adoption.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Valeria did an amazing job watching my dog for the weekend! She sent consistent and detailed updates and plenty of pictures. Highly recommend!
Valeria was great at taking care of Ranger and providing plenty of updates during his stay. She level set with us when we dropped him off on how frequently we wanted updates and delivered with some fantastic photos of him during his stay.
Valeria did a wonderful job taking care of Tess! She was very attentive to Tess’s needs and followed our instructions perfectly. She sent photos and updates several times a day and we could tell that Tess was enjoying her time with Valeria. We highly recommend Valeria to others looking for a sitter who will take wonderful care of their furry family member. She is very pleasant, caring and takes the time to really get to know your pup. Thank you, Valeria!
We had a great experience with Valeria and Nate and couldn't recommend them more! They took care of our old senior pup, Otto, for a long weekend. They are amazing at communication, have a flexible schedule, and really care about the dogs they watch. They took time to get to know his needs and altered the usual to fit his senior lifestyle. I think Otto had a better time at their house than he does at ours :) THANK YOU Nate and Valeria!
Val and Nathan were awesome. They literally accepted a request to watch my dog with 12 hr notice! Tons of pictures and updates and thoughtful questions. I highly recommend them!
Valeria and Nathan were incredible hosts to my dog, Lucy. I received daily updates with pics from hikes they had been on together. Lucy has some separation anxiety and there was one issue (on Lucy’s end) with her being left alone, but Valeria and Nathan were very communicative through the whole process. I could tell that they genuinely cared about her and I would highly recommend Valeria and Nathan for any dog care needs.
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Schedule
Your buddy will get consistent, calm company, not just quick check ins. I only dog sit one dog at a time so your pup will be the only dog in the home during their stay. I take lots of breaks to go for fun walks, often heading out to the beautiful Coal Creek Trail or Waneka Lake Trail. This predictable routine and engaging outdoor time is great for keeping your buddy happy, active, and relaxed, making sure they don't stress about being away from you.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
In my home, your dog gets a cozy vacation built around fun and safety. They'll get to enjoy three or more walks every day, with one walk being a long walk. For peace of mind, they're always on a leash when we're out and about. I take a calm approach to leadership by first ensuring that I'm calm before helping your buddy work through their challenges whether they be during our walk or during transitional periods in the day. I stick closely to your feeding and bedtime schedules, consistency is key especially when your pup is away from home! Playtime is all about what they love, whether it's a puzzle or a burst of fetch. Plus, if they want to sunbathe on the patio, they can certainly do so!
A typical day
We have a blast! I'm going is an avid hiker, so if your dog is up for it and you're comfortable with the idea, I would love taking them out for a good trail adventure. Nothing beats that happy, tired glow! At home I do my best to balance the physical fun with brain games (if you send along any puzzle toys!) because a tired mind is just as important as a tired body especially for working breeds. And of course, we'll have little indoor bursts of fun, like chasing a toy or other silly games! But honestly, my favorite part of the day is always the cuddles and snuggles. Every dog gets lots of love!