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Yiqing & Xuan Z.

Iowa City, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

Yiqing & Xuan can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work from home, so I have plenty of time to spend with your dog. My daughter and parents are also at home, ensuring your dog will always be in a loving, people-filled environment. My daughter especially enjoys handing out toys to the dogs, making sure they have plenty of fun and attention.

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About Yiqing & Xuan Z.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a house with a fenced yard where your pet will have access to fresh water, treats, toys, and a comfortable bed to sleep in. If your pet prefers or requires crate time, we can accommodate that too.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Yiqing & Xuan Z. would like to know about your pet

Because we have a young child at home, we only accept non-aggressive dogs. We only accept dogs that can meet us for a meet-and-greet beforehand.

A typical day

We will walk them twice a day in the neighborhood for 15-45 minutes, depending on the weather and time. The afternoon walk is usually longer. We also let them play fetch in our backyard several times a day (depending on their energy level; Marley recently can only manage once a day). There will be plenty of toys in the house for them to fetch and chew on as well. If your puppy likes kids, we have a toddler who loves playing with dogs after school, and they can watch Thomas together after dinner.Also, I normally send out a lot of updates, texts, and videos.

Location

Iowa City, IA

Yiqing & Xuan Z.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Come&play with Marley and Miaomiao

Pet care experience

I have 17 years of experience caring for cats and dogs. My journey started with a Rough Collie who became part of our family at just 6 weeks old and recently passed away at the age of 17. While studying at the University of Florida, I fostered and adopted Miaomiao, a cat who has been with us for 9 years now. After moving to our current home, we welcomed Marley, our lively 7-year-old Corgi. Having experienced the challenges of finding trustworthy pet boarding firsthand, we are here to help others by offering a secure and loving environment for your furry family members. To guarantee the best experience for your dog, we only host one dog at a time, unless the dogs are from the same family.

Reviews

Tracy P.
Boarding • Mar 10, 2026
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Yiqing and her family are wonderful pet sitters for our dog, Shylo. She is always so gracious about rebooking him whenever we visit the area, which we really appreciate. It’s clear how much they all love him, Shylo absolutely loves staying with them! He gets plenty of walks, lots of interaction with the kids, and such careful, attentive care. It gives us great peace of mind knowing he’s in such a warm and loving home. We highly recommend this pet sitter, 1000%! You will not be disappointed.

Tracy P.
Boarding • Aug 14, 2025
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This was Shylo’s second time staying with Yiqing & Xuan Z., and once again, we couldn’t be happier. They welcomed him back like an old friend, and it was clear from the updates and photos that he felt completely at home. We really appreciate how communicative and attentive they are, always keeping us updated with how he's doing, what he's been up to, and sending the sweetest pictures. It's such a relief knowing Shylo is in such caring hands. Shylo even received a gift from the family! We’re so grateful to have found sitters we trust, and we’ll definitely be booking again. Highly recommend!

James S.
Boarding • Jul 02, 2025
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Once again a great experience. Plans changed slightly, so drop off and pick up times changed but Yiqing and Xuan were able to accommodate. The whole family is involved in the care of your pet. I will continue to use them when I need someone to watch my dog.

Tracy P.
Boarding • Mar 11, 2025
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We couldn't be happier with our experience with Yiqing and Xuan! They took amazing care of our dog, Shylo, and we felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands. From the start, their communication was excellent – they kept us updated with tons of pictures and videos, which was such a thoughtful touch. It was clear that Shylo was being treated like family. The kindness and care Yiqing and Xuan showed made all the difference, and we could tell Shylo was happy and comfortable throughout his stay. We highly recommend them and will definitely be booking again in the future!

About Yiqing & Xuan Z.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a house with a fenced yard where your pet will have access to fresh water, treats, toys, and a comfortable bed to sleep in. If your pet prefers or requires crate time, we can accommodate that too.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Yiqing & Xuan Z. would like to know about your pet

Because we have a young child at home, we only accept non-aggressive dogs. We only accept dogs that can meet us for a meet-and-greet beforehand.

A typical day

We will walk them twice a day in the neighborhood for 15-45 minutes, depending on the weather and time. The afternoon walk is usually longer. We also let them play fetch in our backyard several times a day (depending on their energy level; Marley recently can only manage once a day). There will be plenty of toys in the house for them to fetch and chew on as well. If your puppy likes kids, we have a toddler who loves playing with dogs after school, and they can watch Thomas together after dinner.Also, I normally send out a lot of updates, texts, and videos.

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Yiqing & Xuan Z.

Iowa City, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews