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Seeking dog sitter

splat

splat

Well-known member
Our regular dog sitter moved.
Backup sitter just told us she'll be babysitting instead.

Anyone here a dog sitter or know of one. Ideally we'd like to drop them off with the sitter instead of having someone come by our place a few times a day to let them out.

8lb and 20lb poodle mixes. Good with kids 5+ Anything younger makes them a bit skittish. Good with other dogs, and good with cats once they're introduced.

Looking for someone the 15th (maybe night of the 14th?) through 18th of June. SF down to the Penninsula is fine. If this is something you or someone you know is interested in, let me know. I know it's short notice, so we can talk about compensation.
 
Moto Beck

Moto Beck

The Longest Title Allowed
recently had a really good experience with an app/service called DogVacay. We met with the woman a week before - super nice, great house, super friendly kids - dog liked the area. $50 a night - sent daily updates - you can find find cheaper or more expensive - i'm in east bay - but it was a great app to find someone who we felt comfortable leaving our dog with - you may have similar luck

https://dogvacay.com/
 
splat

splat

Well-known member
That's actually how we found our last guy (the one that moved).

However, our backup sitter backed out nearly last minute so we're looking for someone in the interim who could possibly be up for doing it in the future, too. Maybe someone off for the summer or something.
 
BeksNY

BeksNY

Home of the Pinkstich(tm)
Our vet recommended Dogs Will Play (in Concord, so maybe out of your area?). After three days there, our pup came back totally wiped out and happy as could be. We were also impressed with the staff; when we picked him up, all the staff members knew our pup and could tell us about his play, eating, sleeping patterns.
 
Dubermun

Dubermun

Well-known member
I prefer rover.com. You can read reviews about the different sitters. Great site. I've used it once and had no issues. The sitter would send me pictures and updates daily.
 
Brokenlink

Brokenlink

Banned
Dubermun said:
I prefer rover.com. You can read reviews about the different sitters. Great site. I've used it once and had no issues. The sitter would send me pictures and updates daily.
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We did that a few times and had a great sitter, until the last time. Brought our boys home and they were so freaked out. My dog, who loves everyone, hid in my shed and had an infected gash on his foot and a giant cut on his face (probably got in a fight). The sitter didn't say anything about it, and when asked, he said he didn't notice anything. Until that time, dude had 5 stars and took good care of them. But something changed.

I probably won't use rover again.
 
GooF2

GooF2

Well-known member
He might have been double dipping and watching other Rover dogs at the same time, maybe they got in a fight. I've heard some of my friends doing this on a weekend using Rover - to maximize cash flow.
 
madsen203

madsen203

Undetermined
I'd be happy to help but can't have any more doggies at my place. If circumstances are dire or need something last minute--PM me.
 
splat

splat

Well-known member
madsen203 said:
I'd be happy to help but can't have any more doggies at my place. If circumstances are dire or need something last minute--PM me.
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Thank you!!

Tentatively we have it covered by a friend, but we're be looking for someone that we can board them with on a regular basis.
 
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