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Willow L.

Bow, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
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First Aid & CPR Certified

Pet care experience

UPDATE 2/20/24: I have moved! After living in the Lettered Streets for four years, I am moving out to the county. I’ll be living on a farm in Bow for March and April, then permanently moving to a farm off Mission Rd in May. I am excited for this next phase of life! I am still working on the waterfront in Bellingham and my service area radius currently reflects this. Hello and welcome! I have been working with dogs professionally for over a decade, I am First Aid & CPR certified for dogs & cats, I am an IPG certified Master Groomer, and I have multiple other safety and handling certifications (message me for the full list). I absolutely love working with dogs and couldn’t have chosen a more perfect career path for myself. I hope my passion and knowledge will inspire you to trust me with your furry family member. Every dog will wear a tracking device while in my care as an added safety measure. I require all dogs in my care to be fully vaccinated and potty trained, treated for fleas, and comfortable around large dogs - I have a “gentle giant” of a Bernese Mountain Dog who is very calm and sweet. I am currently only allowing one dog in my home at a time, but will make exceptions for dogs from the same family. I am currently only accepting dog boarding and daycare bookings on the weekends, but exceptions can be made for long term customers. House sitting, dog walking, and drop in visits can be booked any day of the week. Currently, my own dog will have to come with me for house sitting.

Reviews

Michael/Suanne B.
Dog Boarding • Aug 24, 2023
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Willow returned a very happy boy to us. We are really pleased with her service and she’s our go to dog sitter now.

Bruce G.
Dog Boarding • Mar 03, 2023
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Very good care, Henry was happy and content. Willow was very accommodating to our travel schedule.

Licia S.
Dog Boarding • Feb 21, 2023
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Willow is wonderful! We have an anxious rescue dog that many kennels and sitters didn’t have the capacity/patience/compassion for but after years we finally found Willow! She was so patient and communicative during the whole process! She’s also so experienced and I was so reassured she’d be wonderful even if there was an emergency. Made going on our trip so easy!

Venecia G.
Dog Boarding • Jan 26, 2023
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Willow and Ella are so very sweet and took phenomenal care of Potter.

About Willow L.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

After over a decade of working with animals professionally, I have excellent and compassionate handling skills that will keep your animals safe and happy while in my care. I'm just as happy cuddling with the dogs on the couch watching a movie as I am going hiking for miles out on one of our beautiful trails. Please note that I require all animals in my care to get along well with other dogs, be fully vaccinated, flea-free, and fully potty trained. I have the most experience with dogs, followed closely by cats and rabbits. I also have experience handling small animals, chickens, sheep, goats, and horses.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Willow L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any allergies, health or behavior concerns, or has any reactivities of which I should be aware. I have experience working with all kinds of animals with all kinds of temperaments and health concerns, and I am confident that I will be able to capably and compassionately care for your fur baby.

A typical day

I love walking and hiking along the many varied trails in Bellingham. I am a strong hiker and will hike for 5+ miles a day in addition to neighborhood walks, however I do not go running. We can play fetch in a fenced area, or I can engage your dog with mentally stimulating toys. If your dog is more of a homebody, I'll just as happily give them all the cuddles they need. If you are interested in grooming, my prices start at $60 for a bath and $100 for a haircut. Pricing is based on the size of the dog, the condition of the coat, and the complexity of the service. Baths and haircuts include nail services and brush outs, but you can also get these services a la carte. Nail services start at $15 and brushing services start at $20.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Willow can host

41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Willow can watch in your home

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

Availability

For doggy day care and dog boarding, I limit my plans outside of work to make sure I can be home with the dogs as much as possible. I work full time during the week (8 am-4 pm Monday through Friday) and am home full time on the weekends.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a month ago
Willow can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Willow L.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

After over a decade of working with animals professionally, I have excellent and compassionate handling skills that will keep your animals safe and happy while in my care. I'm just as happy cuddling with the dogs on the couch watching a movie as I am going hiking for miles out on one of our beautiful trails. Please note that I require all animals in my care to get along well with other dogs, be fully vaccinated, flea-free, and fully potty trained. I have the most experience with dogs, followed closely by cats and rabbits. I also have experience handling small animals, chickens, sheep, goats, and horses.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Willow L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any allergies, health or behavior concerns, or has any reactivities of which I should be aware. I have experience working with all kinds of animals with all kinds of temperaments and health concerns, and I am confident that I will be able to capably and compassionately care for your fur baby.

A typical day

I love walking and hiking along the many varied trails in Bellingham. I am a strong hiker and will hike for 5+ miles a day in addition to neighborhood walks, however I do not go running. We can play fetch in a fenced area, or I can engage your dog with mentally stimulating toys. If your dog is more of a homebody, I'll just as happily give them all the cuddles they need. If you are interested in grooming, my prices start at $60 for a bath and $100 for a haircut. Pricing is based on the size of the dog, the condition of the coat, and the complexity of the service. Baths and haircuts include nail services and brush outs, but you can also get these services a la carte. Nail services start at $15 and brushing services start at $20.

Location

Bow, WA

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Willow L.

Bow, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews