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Whinde D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Whinde D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$63 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

💛 For Dogs Who Don’t Do Daycare

Is your dog too much for daycare — but too much to just leave with anyone? Hi, I'm Whinde, and I specialize in calm, structured care for dogs who don't thrive in busy daycare environments. Many of the dogs I work with are dogs who: • get overwhelmed in group settings • are anxious, reactive, or sensitive • were asked to leave daycare • simply do better with calm, one-on-one attention I provide structured walks, drop-in visits, and in-home sitting throughout: San Jose • Santa Clara • Willow Glen • Campbell My approach is calm, patient, and relationship-based. I focus on helping dogs feel safe, regulated, and understood — not overstimulated. ✅ Large and powerful breeds ✅ Sensitive or anxious dogs ✅ Working and high-drive dogs ✅ Puppies through senior dogs ✅ Comfortable handling strong leash pullers Professionally trained in canine behavior, I bring real structure and calm leadership to every visit — not just a leash and good intentions. If your dog struggles in daycare, on walks, or with overstimulation — this is exactly what I work with. I offer: • Decompression walks • Drop-in visits • In-home sitting Start with one visit. You'll see the difference. Let's schedule a meet & greet. 🐾

Cat care experience

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A cat lover too!

Whinde also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Ensuring safety, trust, and a home-like environment for your pet, following your instructions meticulously. Your pet's well-being and your home's security are my top priorities.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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16 ratings
Corinne M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • jul. 07, 2026

Whinde was great! Excellent care and communication. She even offered some training tips for one of my dogs. Highly recommend

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Ramji I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • jul. 01, 2026

Whinde went above and beyond to take care my dogs! Cant ask for anything better!

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Ramji I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • jun. 23, 2026

smooth experience as i expected from Whinde!

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Emily D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • abr. 02, 2026

Whinde has such a calming energy. She knew exactly how to handle my dog’s reactive nature at the door. Very Punctual, to the minute!

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Bijan T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • dic. 21, 2025

Whinde was excellent, she picked my dog on time, gave me updates throughout the walk and in all the pictures, my Bijan love looks 😀 happy. I will reach out to her for her services and I will become a repeat customer! Thank You!!! Serena

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Cristina L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • dic. 18, 2025

Whinde is great! She’s walked Fred twice now, and this time I got to see that Fred was very content after her walk. She was also able to walk her for a little longer after there was a mix up with the time.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently working from home, and I make my own schedule M-F. I am also available on the weekends with a very flexible schedule. I train dogs too!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Whinde can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors. Please share with me your dogs favorite things to do, and places to go.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.