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Berkeley dog walker/pet sitter

Oct 2007

We are looking for a responsible dog sitter for our energetic vizsla. Does anyone know of a good dog walker in Berkeley? Christine


I use MetroDog in Richmond when I go out of town. They are GREAT! It is also a doggy-daycare, so they let the dogs play during the day as well as pamper my dog, love her and they even offer walks in the afternoon. When I pick her up from being away, they will even give her a bath! They co-sleep dogs and are a very very GREEN business! I highly recommend them! http://www.metrodog.com/ 510. 524. 3647 ultraviolet
Oh do I have the best dog sitter EVER! Doggy Llama, run by Molly, one of the warmest, dog lovin'-est people I've ever met. Go to www.doggylamapetcare.com or call Molly at 510 530-3099. I can't recommend Doggy Lama highly enough. Check the Yelp.com reviews (mine is there, as are others), call her, have your dog do a few of their daily 5 mile marathons, you'll be convinced this is the BEST place for dog sitting/dog walking. heather
A friend has a very energetic viszla and she recommends her dog walker: http://www.hotdiggitydogpetcare.com/ Sounds like they communicate well about how things went and take them on or off-leash for some good romps. Good luck. rebecca

Kennel or caregiver for disabled dog

Feb 2006

I am looking for a dog sitter and/or kennel for my 12-year-old German Shepherd. She has paralysis in her back legs, so she does not need walking. However, she needs someone who can assist her in standing to eat, pee, etc. Does anyone know of a pet caregiver who works with disabled pets? Thanks.


Hi! Denise Christopher of Pawsitively Pet Sitting is the best person to contact. she is licensed and bonded, specializes in problem such as this. She takes the dog into her home and it becomes a member of her family while you are away. She can administer medications and is lovely with the animals. Her number is (925) 202-7422, and I believe she is in Alamo. Julie, Wisdom's Gate Norfolk Terriers
My friend Janice boards her elderly mostly blind and totally deaf cocker spaniel with the same in-home boarder I use, Molly Kenefick, at Doggy Lama Pet Care (www.doggylamapetcare.com). Janice has told me that Molly especially enjoys working with elderly and special needs dogs. My dog isn't special needs but he is an older guy and I can tell you that she's very loving, responsible, and our dog has a great time with her. Molly can also be reached at (510)530-3099. Andrea

Dog Walkers

June 2006

I wanted to share that we have found a great dog walker -- we got his name off of a very old posting to the Berkeley Parent's Network. He takes our dog on walks on the trails of the various Berkeley area parks while we are at work/school. He has also stayed overnight with our dog while we have been away on vacation. He has been very dependable and flexible -- he clearly loves the dogs that he cares for. His name is Dan Kuklo and he can be reached through his website at http://www.bdwps.com/ or at (510) 866-6194. Our boxer loves him and we really recommend his service. Good luck. Alex


June 2005

Great Pet sitter/walker recommendation
I use a terrific dog walker/pet sitter. His name is Dan Kuklo and he is the sole owner and proprietor of Berkeley Dog Walk and Pet Sitting. He walks and cares for all pet on his own. He does not have anyone else working for him. He is a sensative, attentive and caring person who clearly loves animals and loves what he does. He takes our dog on LONG walks in Tilden and other great parks, but I know he does neighborhood walks for older or less mobile animals. His rates are reasonable and he is completely reliable. Here is his information:

(510) 849-2642  home
(510) 866-6194  cell
snowbird7 AT operamail.com
http://www.bdwps.com
Best of luck! Molly
March 2005

Dog Walkers
We have had great luck with our dogwalkers, Phil and Laurie, also known as "Pawderosa." Www.pawderosa.com They offer trail walks, neighborhood walks, dog boarding, pet taxi services and more. They're great with our dogs, and have worked on their training a bit as well. They're bonded and insured. Jeff


Oct 2004


We have been very happy with Brian Sullivan of Pied Piper Dog Training. He takes our dogs on really long off-leash walks up in the hills and on the trails, and because he is also a dog trainer, really works with them on their (sometimes) aggressive behavior. His email is brian AT piedpiperdogtraining.com and his phone # is 430-8726 Gigi
In response to the posting requesting a reccomendation for a dog walker. We work with a fabulous, kind, concientious and flexible dog walker named Brian Pierce. He takes our 16 month old, very lively, puppy out two afternoons a week. I met him at Ohlone dog park when I was 9+ months pregnant and loved his sense of humor and the attention and care he gave the dogs in his charge. He was on call, and came to walk our dog every day when I went into labor. After my son was born, we started the 2x a week schedule and continued it after I returned to work. I was home with the baby for the first 6 weeks he worked with us and saw how excited Shayda (our dog) was to see him and how happy AND TIRED she was when she returned. He would have her out for 2 hours, including travel time and with at least one other dog, which was fabulous for her socialization. Also, her recall improved to the point that we were able to safely take her to Izzy and let her run off leash! We had taken her to Puppy training and worked with her, but it was the consistency of training and being with Brian that I feel really got her to her present level. Brian is also felexible around schedule changes and just an all-around nice guy.
BriCoPie Pet Care
(510) 684-7335
brian AT bricopiepetcare.com
Good luck! Beth
I'd like to recommend Carol Anderson of Oakland Hills Pet Care. 510-220-2463. She does pet sitting for cats & dogs, drop-in visits, and on-leash dog walking. She's a member of the East Bay Pet Sitters Assoc. and insured. She loves animals and is really easy to work with. Carol
Re: Boarding place that doesn't kennel the dogs? (March 2003)
For daily dogwalks or cat visits at your home, Mother's Love for your Pet is run by an extremely caring woman named Wendy Burch. She has a website at www.ourpetsitter.com and a voicemail at 531- 1954. She's become like family to us over the past seven years - - extremely reliable, trustworthy, and committed. Noreen
Nov 2002

I am looking for a dog walker to walk my dog 3 times a week. I live in Albany so someone who walks other dogs nearby would be ideal. Melissa


Our Dog walker is John, of John and Mary Beth's Pet services, 526-7029. John is absolutely, hands down, the best dog walker ever. He has been walking both our dogs in Albany for 3 years. Although we have two dogs, they both have special needs as our shepard limps and our labx is very active--so he walks our shepard first and then takes our labx to the leash-free park. John always leaves reports if the dogs look sick or are acting funny. He also leaves cute pictures from time to time that he takes of them on their walks. He has also come through for us in a pinch since he has a key when we needed something desperately in our home while on vacation. He loves our dogs and our dogs just adore him and wait eagerly for him everyday. When I was on maternity leave and often breastfeeding he would discreetly knock before coming in to get the dogs. John is almost a member of our family and he makes our life and our dogs lives so much better. You could not get a better dog walker, I guarantee you that. You can contact me further for even more glowing stories about him. Jo
I use Chris Matthews at Pawalkers to walk my dog. She comes to the house and picks up the dog and takes her to Point Isabel for a couple of hours. She always makes sure that my dog is washed off and dry (if she played in the bay) before putting her back in the house. Chris can be reached at 701-1824. We highly recommend her. Pam
We LOVE our dogwalker, Larissa Martin. Her number is 652- 6435. We were her first client about a year ago, and she really loves and takes care of our dog. Debbie
Our neighbor and friend has a dog walking, pet care business. I cannot recommend her too highly. She has a wonderful way with pets (our reclusive cat responds to her as well as our rambuncious ones). She is scrupulously honest and conscientious. Her email is:info AT safehandspetcare.com and tel is (510) 710-6700. Kathryn

Pet Sitters

June 2005

Doggy Detail
This message if for the individuals in Richmond/Pleasent Hill looking for a pet sitter/walker. We used Doggy Detail Pet Care who are located in the Vallejo area. We used them over Christmas, and they were great! I am not sure how far they will travel but their phone # is 707-297-1020. I found them on the internet, and was also pleased with their affordable rates vs. kenneling our two labs. Lab Lover


March 2005

Pet-sitting/Dog-walking Extraordinaire
Are you in a quandry about what to do with your pet when you go out of town? Or would you like your dog to have more exercise but don't have the time to take her/him for walks yourself. If so, please check out Safe Hands Pet Care as an option: http://www.safehandspetcare.com/index.html
Safe Hands is an East Bay pet care company which covers the areas from El Cerrito through Oakland as well as Alameda. I have been working for them for a while now. There are approximately 15 pet-sitters and dog-walkers employed by Safe Hands at the moment. The owners, a wonderful animal-loving couple, are dedicated to providing exceptional care and expect the same level of quality care from their employees. All of their employees have extensive animal experience. There are even folks very experienced with reptiles and birds. Please have a look at their website and then feel free to call them with any questions. You can tell them Joan sent you through the BPN. Joan


Dec 2004

When my pet sitter cancelled at the last minute, I called Lucky Dog Pet Store, and they gave me the name of Camille the Holistic Petsitter! Camille turned out to be wonderful. A former social worker, she took notes re my pets when she came to get the key, was friendly and responsible, took the dogs to Pt. Isabel almost every day, kept the house clean, and left fun notes re the week. At $50/day, it wasn't cheap, but I feel it was worth it and I highly recommend her. She also does dog walking and holistic pet care. Camille can be reached at (h) 525-3828, (cell) 860-7272. Stefanie


Nov 2004

We need a housesitter/catsitter for over thanksgiving and throughout the year. The main request is to keep the cats company and to feed them jane


A young woman who does childcare for me is also looking for regular or occasional work taking care of pets in the Oakland/Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito area. She has veterinary tech training and a love of animals. She will walk dogs, bathe pets, come to feed pets, and bestow all the love and attention you'd like to give your pet if you had the time. She provides affordable, reliable, and enthusiastic services. See her website EastBayPets.com or contact her by phone at 510-409-7189 or by email at EastBayPets AT Animail.net. nancy
Re: Boarding place that doesn't kennel the dogs? (March 2003)
You can find other sitters (perhaps one geographically closer to you) through the East Bay Pet Sitters Association website; visit www.ebpsa.com. Note there is a difference listed there between sitting and boarding (sitters come to your house whereas boarders take in dogs). Noreen
Oct 2002

I am going to be gone for about 3 weeks over the Christmas holidays and would like to find a resonably priced petsitter (or petsitter/housesitter) to check on my cat while I am gone (in the Oakland/Piedmont area). Has anyone used any of the petsitting services in the area, or could anyone recommend a petsitter? Nicole


I highly recommend Mother's Love for Your Pet -- the owner, Wendy Burch, has been caring for our dog and cats for seven years. Her services include daily dogwalking or visits to the house to spend quality time with pets, take in the mail, etc. She is extremely principled, bonded/licensed etc. and just a very sincere and caring person. She really treats your pets like the family that they are. Her web site is www.ourpetsitter.com and phone is 531-1954. Noreen
May 2002

I'd like to find experienced reliable people who can just come over once/day, feed pets, clean the cat box, and water flowers a couple of times. Anyone covering Richmond who doesn't expect to live in? Padma


Most kids already know how to do these things as they are required chores at home. Try calling the local camp fire or girl scouts troop in your area. These kids would do the job for an affordable price, plus they could probably earn a badge for doing it. Talk to some den mothers. This will also give you an opportunity to know some of the young people in your neighborhood in case you need other things done.
Try VCA Lammers Pet Hospital, on San Pablo Avenue in San Pablo. Also call other VCA pet hospitals in Berkeley and Albany. If the VCA hospitals don't have what you want, ask them for referrals to other places which board pets. Since they're in the biz they will know people who can help you. Good luck! - Bay
July 2001

(from Where to Board a Cat

I know you didn't ask for this, but we have used a wonderful pet sitting service for our cat when we travel. We've used "Pets n Plants" for five years for our now-11-year-old cat and we've never had a problem. The sitter comes once per day (you can arrange for more visits), brings in mail, cleans litter, refreshes food and water, and attempts to brush and play with our cat (she's not too social with new people). The last couple of years we've requested the same sitter each time and she genuinely cares about our cat. She leaves a log of each visit so we know went on during our absence. Their number is (510) 278-1234. Carolyn


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