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Top 9 Pet Sitters in Escondido

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Cindy L.
Felicita
$ 40 /NIGHT
Responds: 30 minutes
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About Cindy

2 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
**About me**
I have an Australian shepherd mix, she is 2 years old. Great with other dogs. I have been caring for her since she was a puppy. I am currently working towards my Veterinarian assistant certificate so that i will have even more qualifications by the end of the year. I have volunteered at a local shelter back in Ohio where I cared for dogs and cats. My home in Ohio has ginuea pigs and bearded dragons so I have experience with reptiles and small animals. I live in a decent sized 2 bedroom separate town with my husband and dog, even though we don't have a years of our own we have a huge gated community that I walk my dog around about 3 times a day so they will get enough exercise.

**About my home/services**
It's an apartment on the second floor, plenty of outdoor space but must be leashed as it's not individual yard spaces. I am currently unemployed so I will be home pretty much all day, I will be walking the dogs around the complex quite a few times a day, and when we aren't walking there are plenty of toys here for them to play with plus there's another dog so they will be playing together as well. I will feed them in separate areas just to be cautious, never know what could happen. We have a patio that I leave access to since my dog likes to lay in the sun. Due to restrictions set by the apartment I am not allowed to have Pit bulls or dobermans in my apartment, I will be more than welcomed to watch them at your place if you have those breeds, they happen to be my top 2 breeds.

**About my neighborhood**
My neighborhood is a gated community, there are plenty of other dogs around we usually meet a few while walking. Plenty of grassy areas to play if dog is trained off leash.

**What to expect**
Long walks, lots of play time, controlled eating setting, nap times. Willing to have bath time as well for additional charge. Feel free to bring their own crate or toys. Anything that will make them feel comfortable is always welcomed.

**Special rules or requests**
Bring food/water bowl. Anything that dog may need for sleeping or comfort. Again, I can not board Pit bulls or dobermans but ask about petsitting if interested. Pets must get along with my dog before confirming booking so meet and greets are necessary.

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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$40 /night
  • Willing to travel 15 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 1 - 2 hours/day
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Maria F.
Country Club
$ 60 /NIGHT
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About Maria

7 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
I have always had a huge love for animals of all kinds! My parents bred poodles. So we had little puppies around all the time. Which might have something to do with my even bigger love of large dogs! (Huskies, Rottweilers) As much as I'm drawn to animals, they are also drawn to me as well. I have had multiple pets in multiple times of my life. Dogs, fish, mice, and cats.
What I really enjoy doing, is taking dogs to the park or the beach! I enjoy running with them and playing. I give a lot of love to my animals. And that goes for all animals I come in contact with!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$60 /night
  • Willing to travel 20 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 1 - 2 hours/day
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Janean (& Bill) H.
West Ridge
44 Reviews
19 Repeat Guests
$ 98 /NIGHT
Responds: 25 minutes
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About Janean (& Bill)

45 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Receive a $20 discount off your first DogVacay booking of 3 nights or more with us! Your pup will love our 3-acre ranch with a country feel, but city close! We believe that pets prefer to be with real people, in real homes...and not left in cages. Here at Hounds To Horses, we provide a welcoming environment, individual attention, and your pet will be treated like a member of our family. Since 2003 we've been providing professional & reliable pet care. I am a full time pet care provider and my husband is a retired Marine. We also breed and show our American Quarter Horses.

The number of dogs we take is limited to 6, so we can provide your dog(s) with a quality stay! We are not set up to accept dogs under 1-year of age. We have NO children or cats. Our ranch home is set up to cater to your dog’s comfort with both carpet and tile flooring, three doggy couches, multiple comfy dog beds, plus TWO separate doggy doors for outdoor access into 2 of our 3 separated natural terrain fenced play yards. Two of these adjoining yards can be opened into one big “all play” yard. Our main play yard has double fencing, and while inside our home there is no direct access to any front exterior doors, ensuring your pup has a safe and PAWtastic time here with us!

The typical day on the ranch begins with a short romp outside before breakfast. All doggy guests are fed their own food to keep them “regular”, are separated during meal times, then given a bit of "down time" to digest. Then the doggy doors are open for the day! Dogs can come and go from our house via the two separate doggy doors into the fenced backyard to romp and play, chase each other up the hill, hang out under the big shade tree or covered patio, nap in the sun, or just relax inside our home. The choice is theirs! We’ll even text you some pictures of your dog(s) having fun!

In the evening all dogs are fed dinner, then it's hang-out time with us to watch TV in our den, or nap under the desk in our office while the "paper work" gets filed for the day. Last potty call is typically around 10:30pm, then the doggy doors are closed for the night. All dogs sleep inside our home. Your pup can pull up a spot with other dogs throughout or home, or near us to sleep. We also have large crates for those who are crate trained to ensure everyone has a PAWsome night’s rest.

All guest dogs must be able to live peacefully with other dogs, be non-aggressive, be potty trained, plus be current on a flea program and all vaccinations. Dogs that are under 1-year old, dogs who don't play well in a group setting, dogs who climb or dig at fences, dogs who continually bark, who whine or howl, and those dogs that chew shoes & furniture are NOT accepted as their needs are greater than we can handle.

Because of the cage-free environment here, times are BY APPOINTMENT only for the safety of the dogs.:
>> Check-out time on the final day is 10am.
>> Dogs staying past 10am on the final day will be only be charge a daycare fee instead of paying for a full day.
>> We work 7-days a week, so in an attempt to "get a life", we maintain the following business hours: Mon-Sat 8:30a-6pm, Sun 9a-10a & 4p-6p.

Hounds To Horses is insured with DogVacay AND with Pet Sitters International for YOUR protection, and we are Pet First Aid Certified. We take pride in our reputation for superior care of pets, and are happy to provide client references.

Our Peak-Season/Holiday rate is $53 per dog, which applies to a specific period that includes any FEDERAL HOLIDAY. Special offers not valid during these times. Our staff gives up their holidays, so you can enjoy yours. Please inquire for exact days.

Have more than one dog? Ask about our MULTI-DOG DISCOUNT for dogs of the same family! (*Not applicable with other Specials, Discounts or Holiday Rates.) We look forward to meeting you and your pup(s)! Thanks!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$98 /night
  • Willing to travel 15 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for no more than 1 hour/day

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Keeping my animals home was a great choice. Janean's visits made it possible for my dogs to stay home without the stress of boarding them. The cats were happy, the dogs were happy and the chickens were happy. And I was happy knowing they all were being cared for while I was gone. Thank you Janean.
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Janean was awesome and super friendly! We met her a few days before leaving Ginger with her for a few nights at, what we are now calling, "the ranch!" Both my husband and I were extremely impressed and felt very comfortable with leaving our baby with her. There is a lot of space for the dogs to run around and romp in. It's rural and rugged and looks really fun for any dog who loves to play and interact with other furr-riends!

Ginger had so much fun playing with the other dogs and was able to run around and be free in a safe and caring environment. We chose to board her with Janean because the dogs are all together and sleep in the same room at night. Ginger is really social and we were glad that she was not going to sleep alone in a new environment while we were gone. She was well-exercised and happy when we picked her up.

We can't wait for our next getaway, especially knowing we can have her stay with "Aunt Janean!"
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Lisa F.
North Broadway
$ 50 /NIGHT
Responds: 4 hours
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About Lisa

20 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Hi My name is Lisa and I am an animal lover!! I am also an avid
tennis player!! I would be happy to take care of your dog in my
home or yours while you are away. Your dog will be well cared for and loved and get plenty of exercise. We go to parks and beach!!
And lots of toys and treats. Great references and reasonable rates!!
Your dog will never be left alone!!

Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$50 /night
  • Willing to travel 20 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs will never be left unattended
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Linda M.
Mesa Rock
$ 30 /NIGHT
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About Linda

19 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
I have 19 years experience with dogs and cats. I am an avid pet lover. I currently work as a Practice Manager for a veterinary hospital. I will pet sit dogs and cats (small birds okay too) in your home. I can stay the night if you would like or I can just check on your pets a couple times a day. I am a fully trained veterinary assistant and can give medications, injections, whatever your pet needs. I know the signs of basic pet illnesses .Although I work 6-8 hours per day, I may be able to check on your pets during my lunch hour if it is close. I also have lots of vacation time that I can take to be with your pets along with my days off.

I am a 54 year old female, mature, responsible and trust worthy.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$30 /night
  • Willing to travel 35 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for more than 4 hours/day
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Sarah P.
Escondido
2 Reviews
$ 45 /NIGHT
Responds: 10 minutes
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About Sarah

25 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Offering Professional pet care using an inborn love for all animals and the acumen for managing their every day needs.

Coming from a child hood full of professional dog training, whelping, breeding, showing and much more, I have developed a agape love for dogs.

When you book with Waggers your furry or not so furry will have nothing less than quality care from walks to baths to training to simply affection, I offer it all.


UPDATE!!
Recently enrolled in a professional Dog training course. Looking forward to changing my profession in to pets and dogs full time.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$45 /night
  • Willing to travel 15 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 1 - 2 hours/day
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Jordan B.
Central Escondido
18 Reviews
8 Repeat Guests
$ 50 /NIGHT
Responds: 4 hours
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About Jordan

7 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
I'm an adventurous creative and an animal wooer! Along with the role of an animal caretaker I thrive on nutritious food, a good hot yoga class and any and all things outdoors. I have an American Eskimo named Koko who, when she's not the social butterfly or hiking with me, is completely wrapped in affections and gaining constant adornment! My services include house and dog watching for your weekend trips and longer vacations; areas include throughout San Diego County; North County coastal, inland, and San Diego City areas. I've watched a range of dogs and cats from injured to senior, my services include 24 hour care if requested! Additionally I provide house cleaning services while you're away upon request!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$50 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 2 - 4 hours/day

Reviews

My dogs enjoyed their time with Jordan. They seemed happy when we arrived home from vacation.
Jordan is great with the pups and I did not worry about them at all while I was away. She sent pics and kept me updated. This was the second time she stayed at our home and I would definitely use her again.
Jordan is a trustworthy, honest, reliable young woman. She took care of our home, and our girls, Smudge and Maggie for several days, focusing on the well-being of our girls; sent us photos and updates on a daily basis, which really put our minds at ease and confirmed that we had made the right decision choosing Jordan! She was respectful of our home and honored our requests. Our first choice would be to take Smudge and Maggie with us when we go out of town, but when we can't we will definitely use Jordan again. She's a godsend! :)
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This was the first time we left our doggies at home with someone as opposed to them going to a friends or boarding. It was so worth the money. They were happier and so were my cats. Jordan is lovely and you can tell she has a way with animals. Never worried once about them. Thanks Jordan
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Jordan was AMAZING!!!! She had such a great energy with the dogs and she was very calming and worked with them very well. I felt very comfortable with her in my house and with my little babies with not a worry in the world.
She had the best communication during my 7 day vacation and sent me pictures of my dogs almost every day!!! Loved seeing how happy they were with her.
This was my first time I have used this service and was extremely pleased with the sitter selection and her professionalism!! I will definitely use this service again but ONLY if Jordan is available.
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Jordan was amazing with my two dogs and two kitties. One of my dogs is injured and wearing a cone and Jordan did a fantastic job of caring for him. I felt completely comfortable leaving my animals with her. Will definitely use her again!!
My dogs Mugsy and Nimitz, and cats Copper and Ajax were all happy when I returned from my vacation! Jordan left my place clean and tidy, with the dogs tired from their walks. Perfect!
All the animals love when Jordan (and Koko) come to stay! I find great comfort in knowing she is there taking good care of the dogs and cats, and keeping the house in order.
We would highly recommend Jordan. She watched our dog Chance, 2 kitties, and house during our 3 night/4 day trip. She was awesome from the start - very sweet, great communicator, and her love of animals is quite evident. She kept us updated with daily pictures and texts during our trip. We will definitely be requesting Jordan again when we need a pet sitter. Thanks Jordan!!!!
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My dogs were all happy healthy, feed and walked when I got home. The house was in perfect order and everything was as it should be. I plan to ask Jordan to help us out the next time we are away and we need a dog sitter. She was professional and did a fabulous job with our 3 big dogs. She was pawsome!
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Maisha C.
Escondido
4 Reviews
1 Repeat Guest
$ 50 /NIGHT
Responds: an hour
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About Maisha

11 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Hi!
My name is Maisha! I want to be one of YOUR best friends, new best friend! I get along very well with dogs and I can connect with most quite easily. I feel like I can look into their eyes and see their little souls. I'm very attuned to dogs needs, and enjoy happy tail wags. I'm responsible, reliable and follow directions well. I can't wait to meet you and your pet! I also do dog play groups to the beach or on a hike!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$50 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs will never be left unattended

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Maisha was great with our furbabies. This was the first time we left them with anyone other than family and Cooper loved her immediately. Louie (our super shy and anxious Golden Mix) took a couple of days to adjust but was eating snacks out of her hands before the end of our trip. She treated our pups as if they were her own!
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Sharon P.
Escondido
18 Reviews
5 Repeat Guests
$ 35 /NIGHT
Responds: 3 hours
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About Sharon

35 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
I promise your pet's safety, health and happiness are my number one priority. I am a Licensed pet sitter in San Diego County. I am able to give injections and medications. I Teach Dog Behavior and Nutrition. I have years experience working with animals: Sonoma County Bird Rescue, Sonoma County Humane Society, Canine Companions, Boxer Rescue, Animal Rescue of Tracy, Tracy Feral Cat Rescue. I have rescued dogs direct from shelters and identify breeds and have owned these: Australian Shepherds, Boxers, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, Labradors, Puggles and Schnauzers. I also have experience caring for birds, cats, & rabbits in your home, and house sit. Can water plants, take trash cans in/out and bring in mail. The breeds not accepted in my home are the HOAs requirements, not mine. I adore all breeds and can watch the listed breeds in your home.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$35 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 1 - 2 hours/day

Reviews

I was not there but I am pretty sure my dogs and cat had a good time and that they were well taken care of :). Sharon was a pleasure to deal with and I will use her again!!!!
We were really so very pleased with Sharon. We have 2 Italian greyhounds that are sensitive and spoiled.One is 11 and is in heart failure and needs his meds 2xs a day. He has only been left once before and he was not welcome back he cried the whole time and lifted his leg all over. The girl has never been left and is very shy. Sharon came to stay with them at our home and they just loved her. I can not tell you how unusual that is for them. Sharon took excellent care of them and we felt very relieved that she was with them. I will definitely use her again . You absolutely can not go wrong availing yourself of Sharon's services. I would have left 10 stars if I was able. Thank you so very much Sharon.
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Sharon is absolutely wonderful! She was fantastic with all of our pets and they completely loved her. I think they were probably sad when she left and we came back, ha!
Sharon is very professional with a warm spirit; I felt very at ease while on our trip oversea's knowing our home and pets were in her hands. It can be one of the hardest tasks to find someone you trust to watch your little loved ones while you're gone, and I am thankful to DogVacay for putting us in contact with Sharon. Don't hesitate, book her today before shes all booked up!
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