Emma Goes to the Dogs

are you and your dog

Looking for a sitter?

Nice to meet you!

My name is Emma! (And the chihuahua above is my dog, Annie!) I’ve been passionate about animals for my entire life, and started my first-ever dog walking business at 11 years old by going door to door in her neighborhood and asking everyone, “Can I walk your dog?”

As entrepreneurial as 11-year-old Emma was, my business looks much different today! I now offer professional dogsitting services and am well-versed in positive reinforcement methods and compassionate care! Many of my referrals come from dog trainers these days, and I’m happy to take on any special dogs with big feelings or behavior challenges.

I am also heavily involved in the rescue community and have fostered 25+ dogs from the county shelter and various Arizona rescues–so I truly have experience with all sizes, shapes, and personalities of dogs. I’d love to meet you and yours!

Your home or mine?

I typically offer pet sitting in your home to make sure your dog is as comfortable as possible and I can maintain their routine! I do make the occasional exception for puppies since I can more easily integrate them with my personal dog, so if this is your preference just reach out and we can chat.

Service Area

Currently my service area is the East Valley, but I do travel depending on my availability!

Services Offered

Check-ins … starting at $45 for the first hour then $20/hour
Perfect for the independent dogs who just need some attention and potty breaks throughout the day. You will be able to choose length and frequency of check-ins. These include feedings, play time, enrichment, cuddles, and anything else your dog may need!

Full day … starting at $150/day
Full days are usually from around 9am to 5pm and include feedings, play time, enrichment, cuddles, and anything else your dog may need! I only take on one client at time for full day services, so your dog(s) will get alllllll of my attention.

Overnights … starting at $45/night (when added onto Full days, $90/night when separate)
If your dogs aren’t used to spending much time alone, you can bundle full days with overnights for closer to 24 hours of care! I can spend between zero and three hours out of your home total depending on your preferences.

Recommendations

Check out some recommendations from happy humans below, I am happy to provide phone numbers of past clients as well!

“Nothing is more disappointing than finding out that the only dogsitter you trust isn’t available for the dates you need them, so I’ve just started planning my trips around Emma’s availability. Seriously, she’s spoiled me for pretty much anyone else. As much as I would love to keep her all to myself, she’s also the only sitter I’ll confidently refer my dog training clients to. Not only does Emma have more years of experience than most sitters, she also has more continuing education into animal behavior under her belt and a great community of resources. Which means she’s pretty uniquely qualified to care for the more sensitive animals out there who could really use a patient and knowledgeable caretaker.”
– Ella’s mom

“We would not survive life without Emma! Emma understands dog behavior and body language and is very observant. She has spent time getting to know my dogs and their special needs. She is the one person my reactive dog loves as much as me. When Emma stays with my dogs, I feel 100% relaxed and have no worries about them. She takes care of them as carefully as I do. When she comes over, she plays, and trains, and snuggles my dogs. I actually view a weekend with Emma as a vacation for my dogs! Better and more fun than when mom is here! They are always so excited to see her. She has done overnight stays at my home as well and has gone above and beyond to keep my dogs and my home safe. I cannot recommend Emma enough as a reliable, communicative, and talented dog sitter.”
– Scout and Chloe’s mom

“Emma is a lifesaver, not only has she given me great peace of mind so I could plan trips away from my dog, but she’s also been there for us through emergencies that gave little to no notice. So grateful to know that when I can’t be with them, my dog is with someone who loves him just as much. She also sends the best updates and cutest pictures!”
– Jasper’s Mom