Dog Boarding in Rio Bravo, Bakersfield, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Scout and I loved Barbara! Scout had such a good time with her and Ace for 3 days, he slept for 2 days afterwards. I appreciated Barbara's quiet and calm manner with her dogs and Scout. Everything went smoothly from booking to pickup. And I am grateful for her extra steps to keep things safe and healthy. She went above and beyond - will definitely book again!”
“This was the best pet sitter we have ever had and gosh have we had a bunch as we travel alot. We got picture updates every few hours, got to see how comfortable our girl was even when she was nervous to leave us, and she even took her with no hesitation after knowing our babe might go into heat! There will never be a question again as to who we leave our girl with! If you don't choose Dominie, you're settling for second best!”
“Jennifer did a great job with my dog. I truly recommend her to everyone. She treated my dog as her own with all love and caring. She was updating me every day with texts and photos about my dog. She is such a beautiful lady.”
“Stephanie did great with my fur baby. Helped keep up her routine and made the transition between her house and ours’ seamless. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.”
About: Dogs have been an interest to me since I was young. I can't recall a moment my home without one. I've cared for dogs of several different breeds, temperament, and intelligence. In grooming, I have experience in bathing, brushing, trimming and cutting fur of several varieties and styles. I've done ear cleaning, clipping/grinding nails, dematting fur, and checking and removing plant debris from paws. For exercise/stimulation, my experience is in walking, sprinting, toy play, and training basic commands. For medication, some experience is in medication administration (orally and injections), saline IV administration, ear ointment application and heart-congestion monitoring. I can follow specific medication timings as well as specific instructions to administer medication, from crushing pills to measuring and injecting saline IV. Also have experiece in providing accommodation for low mobility dogs, dogs suffering form specific physical conditions, or dogs suffering from anxiety. In dog nutrition, I am very aware of what dogs are able to digest and what is harmful for their health. There is extreme care with foods that are potentially dangerous to dogs. For their diets, I have experience in making and accommodated several different diets for dogs. Diets that I've had to accommodate are, kidney disease, whole food, meat only, puppy tailored, grain free, whole grain, low protein, and seafood. There is only one type of diet I am against and will NOT accommodate is the vegetarian dog diet. I have high experience to accommodate senior dogs. I've personally Raises 4 dogs into their senior years, two 17 year old, one 14 year, and one 12. With that I have experience in common conditions for elderly dogs, such as cataracts, mobility issues, trick knees, cancer, kidney disease, heart-congestion and more. As an avid weightlifter, I can manage dogs much stronger and larger than average dog. I am able to assist loading and unloading dogs up to 180lbs. I can protect extra small dogs from much larger breeds. Owning a 5lb chihuahua gave me experience on how to disengage and manage larger breeds that come into their personal space. I am currently part time and have a flexible schedule. Majority of my free time is after 3pm during all weekdays and mostly free during weekends. I can do certain times during the weekdays, just need to be notified a day before. My home has a fenced backyard that is cleaned 2x daily from dog waste. There are four other dogs, with one having a dominant personality and another being a very playful puppy. Both dogs can be separated from yours if they require a calmer environment. All four dogs are trained by me to behave, as well as barriers are all around the house to prevent unnecessary or unwanted interactions. Dogs will have a safe, solitary area provided to be able to retreat to if they need to. Dogs have 24hr access to clean water that is changed three times daily. Feedings are 1-3 times daily, depending on requirements and preferences. Dogs in our household usually eat a high meat, freshly cooked, and nutritious diet and occasionally eat kibble. Specific foods, diets and supplements can be easily accommodated for your or your dog's preferences/requirements. I've had lots of experiece with picky eaters as well.
“This is our first time leaving our pet at someone else’s house and we were a bit nervous since she is a special needs dog. After meeting Shanna, we knew Foxy was left in caring hands. Shanna is awesome and we can see how passionate she is about caring for others pets. We’ll definitely be using her again!”
“She updated us with pictures of our puppy, and was understanding when he had accidents. She gave him plenty of attention and made sure he was comfortable with his surroundings! Outstanding!”
“Julie and her husband are great! Our pup was well taken care of while we were away. Julie sent me updates along with pictures of Moose while he played in their yard! We will definitely be sending Moose back on our next vacation.”
“María was such a great sitter! My beagle Teddy was so happy with her beagle pups. Both of my dogs were well taken care of and well feed. I would recommend her to any one looking for a sitter.”
“Adriana proved to be an excellent caretaker during my 14-year old dog’s three-day stay. given my dog’s age of 14 and his very limited experiences with pet boarders, he was obviously tense and i’m sure he was feeling abandoned. Adriana took care to reassure him. she is empathic to the feelings our pets have. i would be happy to ask Adriana to care for him again.”
“Anna and her family did a wonderful job taking care of our dog for 6 days. We got daily updates and pictures. Her home is very pet friendly with lots of area to play in. Call her and you will be in good hands.”
“Whitney was beyond exceptional with our baby Milo. He is a puppy so he needed a bit more care & attention, which she gave him. She also provided lots of updates including pictures & videos. Thank you so much Whitney. We will definitely bring Milo back to you when needed! ☺️”
“My boy was taken care of so much he didn’t want to leave! I got regular updates and pictures! If you leaving town and don’t have room for your best friend, Sidney should be your go to boarding!”
“Eliza is beyond amazing my first time using a sitter and upon meeting her I instantly had no worries, such a great spirited fur baby loving person. My Neeko loved her instantly. She is amazing with the updates and was so patient with me also. thank you Eliza, you are so very appreciated.”
About: Certified Veterinary Assistant, Dog groomer, dog handling, teach puppies/dogs table manners, knowledgeable of mental and physical stimulation, good with behavioral management, can administrate oral medication I am currently unemployed so i’ll have plenty of time to love and care for your pups ! I am very flexible lmk what works for you :) I care for pets as if they are my own by that i mean i would feed them at the appropriate feeding times and always leave ice water out, constant potty breaks, plenty of play time and walks! I have plenty of toys as well if your pup likes to independently play. lots of cuddles and mental stimulation such as lick treats, treat mats, and toys such as kongs, snuffle mat and chew toys
“Amazing as always. I even needed to change my dates slightly and John Michael was more than accommodating. He is very professional and makes it super easy and non stressful. I will always use John Michael to watch my dog. <3”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Barbara P.
“Scout and I loved Barbara! Scout had such a good time with her and Ace for 3 days, he slept for 2 days afterwards. I appreciated Barbara's quiet and calm manner with her dogs and Scout. Everything went smoothly from booking to pickup. And I am grateful for her extra steps to keep things safe and healthy. She went above and beyond - will definitely book again!”
Dominie G.
“This was the best pet sitter we have ever had and gosh have we had a bunch as we travel alot. We got picture updates every few hours, got to see how comfortable our girl was even when she was nervous to leave us, and she even took her with no hesitation after knowing our babe might go into heat! There will never be a question again as to who we leave our girl with! If you don't choose Dominie, you're settling for second best!”
Jennifer C.
“Jennifer did a great job with my dog. I truly recommend her to everyone. She treated my dog as her own with all love and caring. She was updating me every day with texts and photos about my dog. She is such a beautiful lady.”
Stephanie R.
“Stephanie did great with my fur baby. Helped keep up her routine and made the transition between her house and ours’ seamless. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.”
Liliana D.
“Great communication and great care for my little guy! We will be back!”
Irvin H.
“Irvin has cared and provided for many dogs over the years. He has shown the highest amount of care, compassion, and expectation when it comes to pets. He makes sure that his dogs are stimulated daily physically and mentally. Well versed in dog behavior and body language to be able to read what they need or what stress they may be under. If you need any kind of service, such as walking, boarding, or even some training, you can rely on him.”
Shanna B.
“This is our first time leaving our pet at someone else’s house and we were a bit nervous since she is a special needs dog. After meeting Shanna, we knew Foxy was left in caring hands. Shanna is awesome and we can see how passionate she is about caring for others pets. We’ll definitely be using her again!”
Renee T.
“She updated us with pictures of our puppy, and was understanding when he had accidents. She gave him plenty of attention and made sure he was comfortable with his surroundings! Outstanding!”
Julie & Timothy P.
“Julie and her husband are great! Our pup was well taken care of while we were away. Julie sent me updates along with pictures of Moose while he played in their yard! We will definitely be sending Moose back on our next vacation.”
Maria C.
“María was such a great sitter! My beagle Teddy was so happy with her beagle pups. Both of my dogs were well taken care of and well feed. I would recommend her to any one looking for a sitter.”
Adriana M.
“Adriana proved to be an excellent caretaker during my 14-year old dog’s three-day stay. given my dog’s age of 14 and his very limited experiences with pet boarders, he was obviously tense and i’m sure he was feeling abandoned. Adriana took care to reassure him. she is empathic to the feelings our pets have. i would be happy to ask Adriana to care for him again.”
Anna G.
“Anna and her family did a wonderful job taking care of our dog for 6 days. We got daily updates and pictures. Her home is very pet friendly with lots of area to play in. Call her and you will be in good hands.”
Noely G.
“She kept in touch with my family and gave lots of updates. I will definitely use her service again”
Whitney L.
“Whitney was beyond exceptional with our baby Milo. He is a puppy so he needed a bit more care & attention, which she gave him. She also provided lots of updates including pictures & videos. Thank you so much Whitney. We will definitely bring Milo back to you when needed! ☺️”
Sidney A.
“My boy was taken care of so much he didn’t want to leave! I got regular updates and pictures! If you leaving town and don’t have room for your best friend, Sidney should be your go to boarding!”
Eliza G.
“Eliza is beyond amazing my first time using a sitter and upon meeting her I instantly had no worries, such a great spirited fur baby loving person. My Neeko loved her instantly. She is amazing with the updates and was so patient with me also. thank you Eliza, you are so very appreciated.”
Aliky Z.
“This is the second time I book with Ali. She’s very accommodating! And very patient with my high energy dog.”
Breanna L.
“Amazing sitter, Breanna was so attentive and great with Dewey! She is very responsive and clearly loves animals, I would definitely book her again! She has a way with pets”
Alyssa S.
“I am Alyssa’s sister and growing up she’s always had a passion for caring for animals whether they were hers, friends or family, and even strays. I believe Alyssa would be a great sitter because not only does she love animals, she makes time to research the proper care such as toxin foods/chemicals to ensure your pup is healthy and safe! Not only does Alyssa take time doing her own research she’s attended school in Veterinary Science to excel her learning and is a certified veterinary assistant. Not only does she take the time to educate herself, she works with dogs hands on everyday as a dog groomer. This proves she is trustworthy and knowledgeable in dog handling all while trying to build the best relationship with the owner and pup.”
Joshua JM W.
“Amazing as always. I even needed to change my dates slightly and John Michael was more than accommodating. He is very professional and makes it super easy and non stressful. I will always use John Michael to watch my dog. <3”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Rio Bravo.
Rover makes it easy to find Rio Bravo dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
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