Rachel Leshaw has been dogwalking and petsitting in Encinitas since 2007. Her goal is to help the animals feel happy, healthy and safe. She will unite your pup with a friendly pack to ensure stimulating social interaction. (Existing clients often call her their dog’s “social secretary” or “party planner.”) Rachel keeps her geographic radius small to ensure all clients get the exercise they need and the utmost of her love and energy.
While Rachel is not a dog trainer, she works with dogs of all skill levels to bring them up to proper canine etiquette (mostly socialization and leash skills.) This achieved, your pup will enjoy the perks of being a pup: walking with dog friends, and playing at parks, beaches and private parties! All temperaments and personalities are welcome and loved.
Since each pup requires a different amount of mental stimulation and exercise, we offer a range of dogwalk lengths. These can be booked as recurring weekly walks (e.g., Thursdays at 11am) or booked randomly (text us when you know your schedule and we do the best we can to accommodate.) We don’t want any dogs to be uncomfortable with unused energy or bathroom needs so we do our utmost to be timely based on the schedule we discuss with you. Rachel is a master of time management and prioritizes the dogs above all.
| 60 minutes | $30 |
| Each additional dog $8 | |
We offer day care when two 60-minute walks are purchased to be used on the same day (9am to 5pm.) Rachel will plan a morning and afternoon walk, and keep the pup with her in between the walks for as long as possible given the demands of that day. She will do her best to keep the pup for the whole 8 hours.
Overnights cover a 24-hour period and ensure your dog gets plenty of age-appropriate walks, play, and snuggles. This is the best value anywhere and your dog gets love and attention for about 21 hours a day (because Rachel still has to go to yoga and grocery shop.) There are no extra fees for giving medications, particular breeds, special needs, etc. because Rachel will treat your dog as she would her own. Sleepovers happen at your house or ours, depending on the needs and personality of the dog.
| 1 dog | $85 |
| Each additional dog | $15 |
| No additional charge for cats | |
We love them all! Rachel does whatever is necessary to keep all animals happy, comfortable, relaxed, and healthy. This includes spending quality time with them, cleaning litter boxes, guinea pig cages, pig pens and chicken coops, and restocking food and water bowls. All species are welcome! (See gallery below.)
| Most Species, 30 min visit | $25 |
| Unlisted Services | tbd |
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Let us know what you need! Our first meeting is free of charge and includes getting to know each other and discussing the logistics of your pet's daily life.
