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Yajaira C.

santa cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Yajaira can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Yajaira can care for

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

Availability

I’m currently free all day to take care of your fur babies. Will take same day appointments and play dates with luna if your dog needs a friend while walking. Keeping your dog comfortable, happy & fit is my top priority

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About Yajaira C.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Luna is free to roam around the house at all hours except bedtime where she sleeps with me or on her bed to her liking. your fur baby can free roam or be on the bed too:) if needed luna can also be separated just let me know

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Yajaira C. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has any special needs, certain behaviors, doesn’t like other dogs/certain breeds, allergies, reactive, toy or food aggressive please let me know so i can accommodate to your dogs needs and help them be more comfortable & ensure the sit goes well. Thank you :))

A typical day

• for outgoing dogs i take them to the dog beach, dog parks or just at the park. • for shy dogs i walk them around the neighborhood and lagoon, sometimes a field at night when it’s not populated. • for reactive dogs i get them into a routine where i walk the same trail with them and the back of my neighborhood & play with them inside. i do indeed switch it up when i see dogs get more comfortable and when clients prefer a place to take them to

Location

santa cruz, CA

Yajaira C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I LOVE animals <3

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of dogs ever since i was 7. It first started with family trusting me to watch their dogs and then walking my neighbors dogs to feeding & caring for them sometimes even sleep overs!! I got my first puppy, princess around that time and had her until i was 11. She was an outdoor dog that i taught simple tricks to like rolling over, high five and to come to me on command. I then got my 2nd dog who i adored until she sadly passed away in july 2021 from a medical condition. She loved food & puppies, potty trained her on my own and also how to be off leash and to know her way back around my house & neighborhood. I missed her so much that i started volunteering at the SPCA, I would feed the dogs, walk & make blankets for them but in September i finally felt ready to have my own dog again without being sad so I currently now have Luna who is one year old, very active, playful and loves the outdoors, potty trained her in under a month when i got her and how to be off leash. she only knows how to high five & sit right now but its a work in progress

Reviews

Kathybelle B.
Boarding • lip 08, 2026
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I couldn't bring Betsy to the retreat I went on and was relieved to have Yajaira available to take care of my senior (14 years old) fur baby. Betsy is a Momma's Girl and fusses when I'm not with her, but after some adjustment, Yajaira won her over. Thank you Yajaira! Kathybelle

Christina K.
Boarding • lip 05, 2026
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Super easy to communicate with. My doggie had a great visit and it our first time ever having her watched by someone she did not know. It went to well!

Khine T.
Doggy Day Care • cze 16, 2026
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Yajaira took my dog in at the last minute and took care of her really well.

Maria
Doggy Day Care • cze 15, 2026
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Thank you for looking after Nola.

About Yajaira C.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Luna is free to roam around the house at all hours except bedtime where she sleeps with me or on her bed to her liking. your fur baby can free roam or be on the bed too:) if needed luna can also be separated just let me know

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Yajaira C. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has any special needs, certain behaviors, doesn’t like other dogs/certain breeds, allergies, reactive, toy or food aggressive please let me know so i can accommodate to your dogs needs and help them be more comfortable & ensure the sit goes well. Thank you :))

A typical day

• for outgoing dogs i take them to the dog beach, dog parks or just at the park. • for shy dogs i walk them around the neighborhood and lagoon, sometimes a field at night when it’s not populated. • for reactive dogs i get them into a routine where i walk the same trail with them and the back of my neighborhood & play with them inside. i do indeed switch it up when i see dogs get more comfortable and when clients prefer a place to take them to

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Yajaira C.

santa cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews