Doggy Day Care in Occidental

“She has been quite patient and loving and flexible with our schedule. I definitely appreciate having her to walk our dog or for day care.”

“Sherry was a fabulous dog sitter!! She sent messages ahead of time to confirm. What a wonderful person! Our 2 dogs loved her dog, DeJa! I highly recommend Sherry!! Wish I lived here so she could dog sit regularly!”

“A great place to leave your pup for the day! ?”

“Angelina is a wonderful dog sitter. She is friendly, communicative, and flexible. We appreciated her offering to let us see her home before we left Smudge with her. We absolutely would request her assistance in the future!”

“Brandi and Jason were awesome with first-timer Shadow. He was a little nervous at first, but they made him feel safe and comfortable and he settled in quickly. Brandi sent us photos throughout the day and it was obvious Shadow was enjoying himself. He’s going back there again soon and will have an extended stay later this summer.”

About: I've been caring for pets since I was 10 years old, everything from daily walks to grooming and playful engagement. My experience includes raising and training a puppy, and working in both veterinary and doggy daycare settings. As a college student home for the summer, I am fully available and eager to dedicate my time to providing love and care for your pets. I have a spacious, fully fenced 3/4-acre yard, complete with a smaller gated area for those who prefer a more contained space. At home, I have a friendly Bernedoodle pup who loves playing with other dogs.

“Melissa was incredible with our 5 month old puppy, Rocky! It was our first time leaving Rocky and I couldn’t have felt more comfortable with Melissa. She is very communicative, understands dogs very well, and helped train our pup. I look forward to booking again with Melissa in the future!”

“Melanie is a totally loving, caring and devoted animal person. She’s attentive, respectful, responsible and a good communicator. I trust her totally with my animals. I’ve witnessed her care for her own furry beloveds and know how animal centered her attention is. I highly recommend her! You’d be lucky to have her.”

“Christina took great care of my young, energetic Lab. She checked in with progress reports through the day, and sent photos of my pup playing and being his normal & happy self. Definitely highly recommend!”

“Kyra was very sensitive and attentive to Barry’s needs. She sent photos, reviewed his time with her and expressed her interest in having hime stay again. Of course Barry was excited when I arrived, yet, was calm and confident as we left and headed home. I will definitely request Kyra again!”

“Tom has an innate ability to connect with animals, especially dogs. Dogs naturally gravitate towards Tom and feel at ease in his presence. He cares so much for dogs and is super attentive to their needs. He now has a dog of his own that absolutely adores him but he’s been a favorite of all other close friends and families fur children long before he had his own. Most likely because he’s always going out of his way to play fetch, take walks or provide pets when needed. :) Any dog would be lucky to have Tom.”

“Darina & Blake helped me with last minute doggy day care for my special rescue dog who currently has separation anxiety. They work from home which is puuurfect for pets who can't be left alone. Their wonderful home seems to be a good place for dogs, surrounded by natural forest beauty for sniff walks. I recommend them to help you and your fur babies!”

“Kate, is GREAT! She has such a positive attitude and was so easy to communicate with. She was meticulous when it came to following our routine and making sure my fur baby was comfortable. Overall, she’s trustworthy and an absolute pleasure to work with. 100% Recommend!”

“Kirsten and her family took great care of my two dogs while my family had to attend a funeral. It gave us peace of mind to know our dogs were being loved and cared for while we got through this difficult time. She sent us cute pictures and left a lovely message. I would definitely leave my dogs in her care again.”

About: *DEN MOTHER* Hello! I've been here… In the somewhat daunting process of finding the right fit for you and your pets needs. 5 years ago, I raised a pack of Dachshunds from birth. *I have a Holistic approach and keep balance between structure and play. *My unique attention to detail & organization creates a well balanced experience for your creature and also ease's your mind. *Assistant to owner of a doggie day care in Half Moon Bay, Ca *Previously a Vet Tech intern. Studied Holistic Equine and Dog massage therapy. *Natural horsemanship and Equine care. Comfortable with goats & sheep *Experience with multiple dogs at one time! *Puppy crate training / safe car riding training. * Well educated with many breeds. Especially: Dachshunds, French & English Bulldogs, English Bull Terrier, Scottie and Giant Breeds. Horses too! I have open availability. *Do you need regular daily walks or potty breaks? Working late or out of town? *Do you have an upcoming trip planned and need in home or overnight care? Need helping organizing and preplanning for your pets needs while you are away? I can help! *Help training your pup to best fit your lifestyle? *Have multiple creatures that need looking after? (sorry, no reptiles or rodents please) *An animal free & safe home. With a large, partially fenced yard and lots of great nature walks near by. * All creatures will have supervised free range of the house and not be left unattended too. Cozy nooks for naps, rest and room to play with “smart toys” (nontoxic, mentally engaging & fun) I have had success and experience with positive reenforced crate training, for periods no more than 3 -4 hours. Crate training is not a requirement and will never be used in a negative way.

“Natalie did a great job taking care of our 4month old, high energy Aussie puppy! He came home and passed out for the rest of the night. 😁 Will rebook again”

“Terrific, reliable, conscientious with a natural bond with animals?”

“Merri slept all the way back to Sacramento! She clearly had fun spending time with Veronica. I am thankful for the pictures and videos throughout the day as I felt well informed during this first visit. I would certainly recommend Veronica’s services.”

About: Since I was a child, there has always been a dog in my household. I have professionally dog-walked for the past 3 years, taking pets on trails, to dog beaches, up mountains and generally having fun adventures! I usually complete dog walking between one and three in the afternoon—perfect if your fur baby is home while you’re at work and needs to stretch their legs. I am available for walks at other times, as well as drop-ins by arrangement. I can pick up and safely drop off your little guy at your house or we can arrange pick-up outside. Not a problem! I am happy to feed and administer oral meds as well if required.

“Keri and animals go hand in hand. As an owner and past owner of 5 dogs (4 Chihuahuas who like no one) and a variety of other pets, ranging from fish to horses, I know how important our pets are to us. I fully entrust Keri with the health and happiness of all of my animals. She is responsible and attentive and truly cares about her job. Animals can sense things we cannot and I would have to say that my Chihuahuas love her. You would not go wrong by hiring her to take care of your four-legged friends.”