Ruff Life Dog Walking
Carly is an Independent Dog Walker/Petsitter/Trainer in San Diego by way of Philadelphia
About Carly
Treating your pet like her own since 2012.
Walking
Carly understands the needs of each breed and follows suit. Whether you have a Vizsla that wants that extra fifteen minutes outside, or a Shih Tzu that would like to do their business and play, Carly will provide the proper care. She understands each dog has their own requirements and makes sure they are met, and happily awaiting your return home.
Pet Sitting
Carly will follow your animals' routine to a T. When you go away Carly will make sure your dog feels as safe as possible. It can be stressful on your pets when you leave, and she believes staying in your home is the easiest transition so it's less anxiety on them. Routine is crucial to any animals happiness and she promises to stick to what each pet yearns for.
Training
Carly has been training dogs for years. She has successfully rehabilitated reactive dogs to be able to go into off leash dog parks, worked with puppy training, and any other behavioral training your dog may need. Any problem big or small, she isn't afraid to take on the challenge. She believes in not only training the dog, but the owner as well.
Testimonials
I met Carly in 2018 and I'm so glad I did! She had an immediate and wonderful rapport with my 3 dogs when she first met them. I have a yellow lab, a goldendoodle and a mixed breed dog, so her hands are full when she dogsits, but because Carly is a natural with animals, she takes it all in stride. My dogs love her and she keeps to the routine I have with them, even letting them sleep with her. Carly takes care of the plants, mail, newspaper and trash collection. My home is nice and clean when I return and I almost think my dogs are sad to see me because they had so much fun with Carly! I highly recommend her!
Kathy
Carly is without a doubt, the best dog walker we've ever had. She has a great deal of experience with dog behavior and training and it shows. Annie, our 3 yr old, 60 lb pit mix, who usually won't leave the house without my husband or myself, and is very anxiety ridden when we're not around, loves her. Because our schedule is irregular, we also appreciate Carly's flexibility and organization. She sometimes walks Annie once or twice a day for weeks or months, sometimes overnight, or overnight for a matter of days. This has been immensely helpful in a practical way and not having to worry while we're gone has been an immeasurable gift. Carly feeds, walks, plays with, hangs out with, and even sleeps with Annie - and she leaves the house as well-kept as she found it. Annie adores Carly and trusts her as completely as she does my husband and myself. We have never come home to an unhappy Annie when Carly has been caring for her.
Crystal and Patrick
I was a terrified new dog-Mom when I met Carly, and she put me completely at ease. Not only did I know that Petey was getting his exercise, I felt like he was out with a buddy who was having just as much fun as he was! I was nervous about some of his behaviors at first (reactivity with other dogs, responding to commands) and Carly gave me some great training advice and worked with Petey on their walks. She was always flexible and willing to work with my very busy and unpredictable work schedule, and came through once with overnight pet sitting when I got caught in a blizzard! I couldn’t have asked for a better friend for my pup- anyone would be lucky to have her spending time with their dog!
Suzanne
Carly is a dog whisperer! She immediately hit it off with my pup, and has been reliable, knowledgeable, flexible, and overall an amazing dog walker. She communicates well, and is very organized. I would recommend her dog walking services wholeheartedly!