Helen's Pet Care Pet sitting · Woodland Hills
Dog sitting · Woodland Hills

Dog sitting in Woodland Hills

I look after your dog in your own home while you’re away: walks, meals, potty breaks and company, with photo updates. Overnight stays are $63 a night, drop-ins $22 and walks $34. Dogs up to 40 lbs, since 2018.

STJMARJS5.029 ratings on Rover · since 2018
A happy white fluffy dog lying on a lawn
Why pet parents book me
Pet sitting since 2018 29 five-star ratings Dogs up to 40 lbs Senior dogs and puppies Photo updates
Who it’s for

For dogs who’d rather stay home

You’re away for a weekend or a week, and your dog stays home. I come to you, so they keep their own bed, their own food and their usual walks.

Sound like you?
You’re leaving your dog with someone for the first time
You have a senior dog, a puppy, or a dog on oral medication
You have more than one dog, each with their own routine
A white fluffy dog and a small dark dog side by side on a lawn
Helen hugging a bulldog outdoors
Every visit

What I do for your dog

I follow your dog’s usual routine, the way you’d do it yourself.

What’s in every visit
Meals and fresh water on their normal schedule
Walks, potty breaks and playtime
Messages and photos, so you know how they’re doing
When you get home

What you come home to

A happy dog who kept their routine, and a home that’s how you left it. Here’s how one client put it.

Helen was incredible and kept our pup so safe and happy. She was amazing amazing communicator and even sent lots of pics and videos as updates.
Jason D.House sitting · November 2021via Rover
A fluffy dog asleep upside down on a couch
Pricing

What it costs, before you book

$63 a night overnight, one dog, Rover fees included

Drop-in visits are $22 and walks are $34. Each extra dog is +$39 a night or +$15 a visit, and puppy visits are $70. See every price.

What’s included in the price
Meals and fresh water on schedule
Walks and potty breaks
Oral medication if your dog needs it
Photo and message updates
Doors, gates and entry points kept secure
Book on Rover Send your dates and a little about your pets. I usually reply in under half an hour. Book me on Rover Rover says booking there gets you photo updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
From recent bookings

Who I look after

A grey and white kitten in a play tunnel
An orange and white cat on a grey sofa
A black cat stretched out on a rug
A black cat lying on a patterned rug
Three ways to book

Overnight, drop-in or a walk

Overnight pet sitting

I stay the night, so your dog isn’t alone after dark.

$63 a night, one dog

Drop-in visits

Meals, a potty break and a check-in during a long day.

$22 a visit, one dog

Dog walking

30 or 60 minutes around your own neighborhood.

$34 a walk, one dog
Helen giving an orange and white cat a chin scratch on a patio
How it works

Four steps, no surprises

  1. 01Message me on RoverSend your dates and a little about your pets. I usually reply in under half an hour.
  2. 02Tell me about your petRoutine, food, medication, quirks, your vet and an emergency contact. I ask before the first booking.
  3. 03Your pet stays homeI follow their usual routine: meals, walks, potty breaks and playtime.
  4. 04Updates while you’re awayMessages and photos during the booking, so you can actually enjoy the trip.
Kind words

What pet parents said afterwards

29five-star ratings on Rover
2018pet sitting since
Helen was incredible! Very trustworthy and kind to our fur babies. We will definitely book again!
Amanda R.House sitting · July 2026via Rover
Helen was great. The pups seemed to really enjoy her and were nice and content and happy when I returned.
Kelly L.House sitting · August 2021via Rover
Helen went above and beyond for our fur babies!
Stephanie V.House sitting · April 2022via Rover
Book

Check my dates

I’m based in Woodland Hills. Send your dates and a little about your pets on Rover. I read every message myself and usually reply in under half an hour.

An orange and white cat playing with a puzzle feeder
Book on Rover Send your dates and a little about your pets. I usually reply in under half an hour. Book me on Rover Rover says booking there gets you photo updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
Questions

Before you book

Anything not covered here, ask me on Rover. I read every message myself.

Woodland Hills
Canoga Park
West Hills
Winnetka
Tarzana
Reseda
Encino
Chatsworth
How much does dog sitting cost?

$63 a night for overnight dog sitting, $22 for a drop-in visit and $34 for a walk, for one dog with Rover’s fees included. Each extra dog is +$39 a night or +$15 a visit.

Do you board dogs at your home?

No. I come to your home, so your dog keeps their own space and routine. I don’t offer doggy day care either.

Which dogs do you look after?

Dogs up to 40 lbs, including senior dogs and puppies. I can give oral medication and have special needs experience.

What happens if plans change?

House sitting and drop-in visits can be cancelled up to 3 days before. Dog walks can be cancelled up to 1 day before.

Will I get updates while I’m away?

Yes. I send messages and photos during every booking. Rover shows 80% of my bookings include photo updates.

Areas I serve

I’m based in Woodland Hills and do dog sitting across nine nearby areas: Canoga Park, West Hills, Winnetka, Tarzana, Reseda, Encino, Chatsworth, Calabasas and Hidden Hills. Same Rover rates everywhere.

Dog sitting is part of my in-home pet sitting in Woodland Hills, which covers cats too.