Joanna M.
North Shore, HI
Hikes, runs, affection and fun!
Pet care experience
My name is Joanna and I'm an experienced dogsitter and equestrian available for 24 hour care of your animals in your home, and doggy day care in my home on a case-by-case basis. I live in the Vista / Bonsall area on a horse property. We have a secure fenced property and I am home full time to monitor my guests. I specialize in dog-friendly adventures, including beach trips, runs or hiking, and focus on positive-reinforcement training and puppies. I’m also a certified group fitness instructor, so large, high-energy pups are no problem. I am confident, strong, and able to handle unruly leash-pullers! For housesitting - I am quiet, trustworthy and responsible, and happy to take care of household errands while you are away. I do not bring guests into your home and I respect your privacy and property. Please ask for my references. I understand how hard it is to leave your dog when traveling - as someone who worked in the corporate world and traveled almost every other week, it was extremely important for me to find someone I could trust and who my dog would be happy with. You'll get photos and video sent to you daily of your pup's play-cation, and plenty of text updates. I've volunteered for Shelters and Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, have fostered many different types of dogs, and work on basic training, socialization, separation anxiety, and leash manners. I have a sweet, mellow, well-balanced female lab who loves to make new friends and will be a good role model for puppies or anxious types, if you'd like her to come along. Transport - I have a spacious, safe, brand new cozy hatchback with bedding so dogs travel in comfort (and style). There is always water & towels on hand. For Holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Xmas Eve & Day, 4th of July, New Years Eve & Day) an additional $20 / per day surcharge will apply. Please feel free to contact me for more information and references. I look forward to meeting you and your fur children! Joanna
Reviews
Great. My dog is so much happier now that Joanna walks her and I am much less stressed out
She was responsive and followed through as promised with good communication and photos. My dog seemed tired that evening which is a good sign! I think she enjoyed the walk.
Joanna is fantastic! My labradoodle had such a fun day hiking with Joanna and her sweet Lab Maya. I couldn’t have asked for a better first time experience with Rover. Thanks Joanna! Louie will be excited to see you and Maya again soon!
Joanna did an amazing job taking care of Rocko. He was so happy and relaxed when I picked him up, I don't think he wanted to leave. She made me feel so at ease during my trip with message updates and great pictures. I will definitely use her again and highly recommend her to family and friends. Rocko and I can't thank you enough!!!
About Joanna M.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet
Any history of aggression towards dogs / humans? Separation anxiety? History of escaping / bolting? Leash greeting skills? What's your dog's personality type and what's a typical day like for them? Preferences as far as play - what kinds of dogs do they tend to get on well with? Resource guarding issues? Are they vocal / bark when left alone?
A typical day
We go on a variety of outings from neighborhood walks, sometimes to the dog park, and often to the dog beach, or beautiful hikes with streams for swimming and playing. It's truly a playcation for them!
Services
Joanna can host
Joanna can watch in your home
About Joanna M.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet
Any history of aggression towards dogs / humans? Separation anxiety? History of escaping / bolting? Leash greeting skills? What's your dog's personality type and what's a typical day like for them? Preferences as far as play - what kinds of dogs do they tend to get on well with? Resource guarding issues? Are they vocal / bark when left alone?
A typical day
We go on a variety of outings from neighborhood walks, sometimes to the dog park, and often to the dog beach, or beautiful hikes with streams for swimming and playing. It's truly a playcation for them!
Location
Waialua, HI
Pets
Joanna M.
North Shore, HI