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Wendy S.

Castro-Upper Market, CA

4.5 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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I work well with high anxiety dogs.

Pet care experience

I had my dog for 15 years and he passed 2 years ago and do Rover because I love dogs, not for the money. I cannot commit to my own dog since my work means I travel 2 months out of the year. I bond with all the dogs and work very well with high anxiety dogs. I work remotely from home so I spend a lot of time with the dogs and they are comfortable in my home. It is company for me and a safe and loving place for them to stay. Every dog grows attached to me because I treat them with love, care, and respect. I talk to them. With most dogs, I feel that after a few days, I can understand them and know exactly what they want and need in the moment. They usually do not want to leave when it is time to.

Reviews

Lindsay H.
Dog Boarding • Apr 15, 2024
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Wendy was very easy to communicate and work with! She gave frequent pup-dates of my dog Luna and made Luna feel right at home! I would definitely book with Wendy again.

John F.
Dog Boarding • Mar 21, 2024
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Wendy took excellent care of my pup. She took her for walks and she got to meet and make lots of new doggie friends. Excellent sitter!

Adam R.
Dog Boarding • Feb 29, 2024
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Wendy was amazing! She jumped into help last minute, sent photos throughout the week and was super responsive as I managed drop off and pickup. I would 1000% recommend!

Rebecca B.
Dog Boarding • Aug 21, 2023
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This woman should not be allowed on rover- I don’t know where to even start. I feel like such a bad doggie mama for leaving my baby with her. The first red flag is that she won’t let you see her apartment- you wait outside to drop the dog off and pick her up. I also asked and searched for someone who would watch my dog exclusively and she had at least one other dog she was sitting. My dog is elderly (she’s over 14 and weighs 18 pounds!!) and this woman told me she “punished” my dog then left her in the bathroom for a timeout. She also asked me when I did the drop off or my dog barked and I am pretty sure her apartment does not even allow dogs. My dog has had several dog sitters with no issues, but she told me immediately my dog peed on rug, she’s punishing my dog; and I owe her a new rug. Less than 15 minutes prior my dog had just peed and been dropped off and the urine stain did not even look like hers. She said my dog pooped all over her apartment and in my dogs <14 years she has never done that and never sent photo proof. She is a completely lunatic then asked me to “nicely ask” her to continue watching my dog. I feel terrible for leaving my dog with her. The story gets worse, at the last minute when I found out she was double dipping with another dog I told her verbally and on rover text to make sure my dog is fed separately from the other dog as she will get possessive and upset and also I provided all dog food and treats because my dog only can have wet food and soft treats as all her teeth have been pulled… guess what the lunatic did?? She let my dog eat dry food. My dog has been vomiting, in clear pain (heavy respirations) and lethargic and now needs an emergency vet appointment: my dog whining in pain is making my heart ache. Please do not make the same mistake I did. I never write reviews but I won’t want this horrific experience to happen to anyone else’s baby. She should be banned from Rover. This is just the icing on the cake. It is mind boggling.

About Wendy S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

If you are specific with your requests, I can provide and support whatever is needed. Please be clear on specific needs of your pet and I will treat as my own.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Wendy S. would like to know about your pet

Please send me their routine schedule so I am clear on the activities that they accustomed to. I find that dogs function best with change on a clear schedule that makes them feel safe. Please provide all instruction ahead of time, include a t-shirt or blanket with your smell on it.

A typical day

I live 4 blocks away from Dolores Park so I usually spend the first walk on a run with them for 30-45 minutes. All dogs love to run especially high anxiety and I find that the anxiety lowers with a run, they sleep for a few hours after the day. We do afternoon walks for about 20 minutes, then finally an evening walk of 30-45 minutes. The dogs love it and are surrounded by plenty of other dogs that live in the area.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$63per night
House Sitting
in your home
$63per night

Wendy can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Wendy can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work remotely from home or anywhere. I am flexible because I am an entrepreneur. Dogs can be cared for daytime or evenings including overnight.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 12 days ago
Wendy can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Wendy S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

If you are specific with your requests, I can provide and support whatever is needed. Please be clear on specific needs of your pet and I will treat as my own.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Wendy S. would like to know about your pet

Please send me their routine schedule so I am clear on the activities that they accustomed to. I find that dogs function best with change on a clear schedule that makes them feel safe. Please provide all instruction ahead of time, include a t-shirt or blanket with your smell on it.

A typical day

I live 4 blocks away from Dolores Park so I usually spend the first walk on a run with them for 30-45 minutes. All dogs love to run especially high anxiety and I find that the anxiety lowers with a run, they sleep for a few hours after the day. We do afternoon walks for about 20 minutes, then finally an evening walk of 30-45 minutes. The dogs love it and are surrounded by plenty of other dogs that live in the area.

Location

San Francisco, CA

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Wendy S.

Castro-Upper Market, CA

4.5 out of 5 stars
7 reviews