Francesca has been an absolute godsend for us, and I can't recommend her enough. We have hired her several times to take care of our kitties and she has been joyful, trustworthy, communicative and patient. We loved meeting her in person, and I feel so comfortable and confident when i travel knowing she is back at home, making sure my babies are well taken care of. read more

I 100% recommend The Dawg Mother for any of your pet sitting needs! She is thoroughly professional, is committed to making sure the animals she is watching have the upmost care, and goes far out of her way to help out the pets on a day to day basis. The pets love her and feel very comfortable with her presence. She is very trustworthy which is necessary with caring for our babies. read more

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We have had the best experiences with Francesca and highly recommend her for dog walking. When we first reached out to her, I was recovering from back surgery and we were in a pinch to have someone help with walking our puppy. She was so kind, easy to communicate with, and even recommended a colleague for times and days she couldn't walk our puppy. Most importantly, our pup loves her! She really gives him a work out and also works on training. She sends updates throughout the walk and I just always know he's in great hands. read more

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My dog adores Francesca and is always excited to see her. Francesca is a kind, trustworthy, and knowledgeable pet sitter and dog trainer. I'm so happy we found The Dawg Mother! read more

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We have used Francesca so many times to watch our dog for us. Her love for animals mimics my love for my own fur baby, so having her care for our dog was a no-hesitation situation! She sends photos and videos which we love. Watching her get on all fours and play with my dog was awesome. This is what we do with our dog, so seeing someone else dote on our pup, like we do, was heartwarming. She is an animal lover at heart, she's caring, responsible and reliable. Id give 6/5 stars if I could! Any time I hear someone in need for a dog sitter/walker- I send them her way:-). So thankful for her service and love for animals. read more

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We've been working with Francesca for over a year now on a weekly basis (at least). Our dog has not been properly socialized, but she is well trained in obedience; Francesca is very cognizant of that fact and works with our girl like we do. Our biggest concern with all other dog walkers we worked with is their lack of knowledge in dog training and last minute cancellations - never with Francesca. Our dog has maintained her training with Francesca and gained so much confidence when dealing with other dogs. We can also tell that she genuinely loves our dog! Highly recommended! read more

This is long overdue and so well deserved!! The Dawg Mother watched my house and 4 animals last year for 3 or 4 days and really went above and beyond with watching the house and even left notes to the next house (she was only available during that time period) she also left them a little peanut butter pad in the freezer for the next house sitter to give them. The love she has for animals is unprecedented, it doesn't matter if you have a little gerbil or big huge Great Dane, she's got you covered!! read more

The Dawg Mother is wonderful. Francesca is great with Rocky. Rocky has been going to Francesca for about a year now and always comes home happy and tired. She has been a life saver for us in last minute emergencies, Rocky absolutely loves going with her. She always sends us video or updates on how he is doing. There is never an overwhelming amount of dogs. We love The Dawg mother and Rocky will continue to spend time there. read more

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I can not say enough good stuff about Francesca. She has proven to be consistently reliable and top-notch through the years.When I first met her, I was impressed with how professional she was. She came in and yook notes and asked questions. And our dogs love her. When we come home from vacation, our dogs are happy to see us but not out of their minds which tells me they get not of TLC while we are away. Francesca also ensures our plants are cared for mail is neatly stacked and does other thoughtful things that make coming home much easier. read more

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The only dog sitter we have been able to find that will work with our two dogs who are very apprehensive of new people. Francesca wasn't deterred and our dogs adore her now. She is the best! read more

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We loved having Francesca stay with our kids. She took thorough notes which was important as each of them have dietary, medication needs not to mention the variety of outdoor birds, squirrels, stray cata etc that eat in our yard. Would reccomend for pet/house sitting needs. Bonus our pets loved her, and even the local opossum was a fan. read more

Francesca is the best dog mother ever. I can't thank her enough for always being there for my little Benzito. If I could give her 6 stars I would. She takes him on walks at a reasonable price. Has supported me with overnight care. One day she even bathed him :). She sends me photos and videos letting me know he's ok. She has even given me a holiday photoshoot. I mean she treats him like he's her own. I know when I leave him in her hands he will be loved for and cared for. Thank you Francesca for being the best dog mother ever. read more

Not only is she a dog lady but she is a CAT LOVER lady as well :) Francesca watched my 3 cats while I was out of town for a few days. She gave me updates everyday and sent photos of them to assure me they were in good hands. The cats don't usually feel comfortable with people quickly but they adapted fast. I trusted her in my home and with my fuzzy babies & have recommended her to numerous people read more

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Our CATS love her and so do we! Finding The Dawg Mother to pet sit has been amazing. She sends the best updates with photos and videos and goes above and beyond to make sure we are at peace while spending time away from our fur children :) read more

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The Dawg mother has done a terrific job in helping our two littermates socialize. They shiver with excitement when we mention her name. They have a great time with her and she gives excellent service and is infinitely polite and is a pleasure to be around! read more

We absolutely love our Dawg Mother. Fransesca has become Nick's second family. He is always so happy on days he gets to spend time with her. Whether it be for a walk, or an all day hang out with his dog crew or keeping him for a week while we are on vacation, I know he's in good hands and well loved. He is such a gentleman when Fransesca drops him off as he must stay at the door until she is safely back in her car driving away. That's my favorite. He is showing how much he loves her. We are so lucky to have found you Fransesca!! read more

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I cannot recommend The Dawg Mother enough. She truly has a love for dogs and is so passionate about their care and wellbeing. It is such an amazing feeling knowing your pet is in the best possible care, and that is how we feel when we have to travel without our baby, Duke! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!! You should definitely book The Dawg Mother the next time you need a pet sitter! Thank you for being so amazing to our baby!!! read more

Francesca is awesome! Our dogs both love seeing her when she comes to dog sit. She treats them both like they are her own, We have one big boy that's 120 lbs and he thinks he's her lap dog. Our other pup is a little shy and anxious and Francesca knows how to coax her out of her shell. Francesca always sends us photo's when she's with our pups so we feel very connected even when we're away. She's also been great when I need someone at the last minute to check on the pups or feed them when I have to take a quick trip. She's super reliable, flexible, trustworthy and the pups always have a great time when she's with them. read more

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There's no one else in the world I trust more to take care of my dogs than Francesca. She is reliable, she does a great job, and our dogs love her. She has been dog walking and house sitting for us for a year and I don't know what we would do without her. We have 2 rescue Dobermans and they are a handful to say the least. Our dogs do not like most people but they love Francesca. Francesca truly is the Dawg Mother. Can't recommend her enough! read more

My dog waits almost daily for Francesca to come pick him up. She's what you would call a genuine dog lover. She's knowledgeable and meets every dog where they're at based on age, temperament and needs. She's great with communication and updates me on what's different or new with my lab. My pup sits by our screen door and whines until she comes and grabs him and has a nearly excited meltdown as soon as he hears her. He adores her and always comes home to take the worlds longest nap. On top of that, being a 1.5 year old lab, he's got tons of energy and can tend to be naughty and get into things or be a little attitude-y without sufficient stimulation. He comes back in the door, proceeds to finally NOT eat his baby brothers teether toys and naps all evening! 10/10 would recommend If you want a well socialized, exercised and safe dog. read more

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She did a great job with our pet family! I would definitely recommend her to watch your fur babies.

Francesca is the best- our pets agree. And she texts the best glamor shots of them, too. Thanks Francesca!!

I'm pretty sure my dog prefers Francesca to any of us. He's a very sweet but somewhat tricky rescue who we struggled to put in daycare when I went back to working out the house due to his dog reactivity and separation anxiety. The daycare we had tried to go to recommended Francesca, who has proven to be a total lifesaver! She's helped us with walks, daycare, boarding, and sometimes cat care for over a year now, and she regularly helps out with training tips and spoils our puppy with trips to the pet store to pick out toys when he's at her place. She taught him how to play fetch, shake a paw, and trust new people. Every time she drops him off he tries to leave with her again (honestly, I'm a little jealous). Decent rates too! PLUS Francesca is a lovely person who is always a delight to talk to. We love you Francesca! I don't know what we'd do without you! read more

Francesca is great at taking care of your fur baby or fur babies. l hired her to take of my cat when I was gone for 12 days. She went above and beyond, cleaned the litter box, played with my fur baby and even sent me videos of her petting Ollie. I would absolutely recommend her. read more

We feel so lucky to have found The Dawg Mother! She has taken such great care of our "baby" he is so excited when we've dropped him off. She sends us pictures and keeps us posted on what he's doing. She's the best! read more

Francesca is the best ! From the day I met her , I knew I could trust her with my fur babies . My dogs love it when she comes to visit them and I love knowing they are in the best hands. read more

Francesca is absolutely the best! One of my neighbors referred her and I'm so glad he did. I recently adopted a small Chihuahua mix she is still very tentative with meeting new people. Francesca took the time to meet and spent hours with my dog so she would be more comfortable in her care. Francesca is extremely patient, caring, and an empathetic person who truly enjoys taking care of others. Because of her enthusiasm for animals, caring nature, and a great genuine personality, I would highly recommend Francesca to any of my friends and family. If you're looking for someone who you can trust to take care of your pet, look no further.....contact Francesca! read more

One of the very few people we trust with our girl! (4 year old bully mix) Francesca has been extremely helpful to us the past almost 3 years! She follows protocols she enforces on her own that keeps all of our doggies safe. She follows instructions to the T and even recommends very helpful information when needed. Francesca has helped us consistently one day a week or even some days when we needed the extra care! Our dog absolutely loves her!! Francesca has taken our dog on several adventures and kept her safe despite our dogs reactivity. Francesca is also very transparent and informative when it comes to booking and availability.10000\10 recommended. read more

I've been working with Francesca for looking in on my two cats about 2 years now, and I can highly recommend her services and pet care, in looking after my cats when I am away from home while traveling. Francesca is responsive, thoughtful, and professional, and provides me with daily updates and photos during her visit with my cats for added peace-of-mind. She also takes your personal & home security seriously and professionally when visiting your home to look in on your pets. She's a true animal lover who really cares for the companion animals she looks in on when we're away from home. Highest recommendation. read more

Francesca has been my go-to for child care from the time my 14-year-old daughter was 4-years-old. I don't have a dog, but if I did, she would be who I would want to look after them. My daughter loves her. Francesca always has provided great care while also making their time together fun. I would, and do, highly recommend her to all my dog parent friends. read more

Francesca was very patient with my old finicky Shiba. She really does understand dogs and seems to have a true passion for being a great dog sitter. Do not hesitate to ask for her services. She is super friendly, easy to talk with and seems to have a true interest in understanding your dog. Also, very flexible with time and her accommodations for your dog. She really will work with you so you and your dog are comfortable with her services. read more

Francesca is a gem! I wouldn't trust anyone else with our pups. She truly cares about the animals and makes sure to keep them active when we leave them with her. She also makes a point to not mix up dogs that are not familiar with one another. Thanks for taking care of our family Francesca :) read more

Francesca is great, honest, reliable and a hard worker. We have use her service several times and we're very happy with it, I think her prices are on point and of course she's so sweet with our pet. read more

Francesca was AMAZING with our dog! We have a high energy boarder collie mix with a big personality! She handled her with such care & love! When we were away in Europe, Francesca regularly sent us photos & effectively communicated with us! Francesca is truly an angel! Our dog was so happy with her! I highly recommend Francesca! read more

Francesa has done pet sitting for us many times! She took care of our two dogs and two cats. The wonderful thing about Francesca is that she treats your pets as if they are hers. She gives them genuine love, attention and care. We can feel comfortable being away because we know our pets are loved and taken care of. She has even come on short notice to give my dogs a potty break. I highly recommend the Dawg Mother for your pet sitting or dog walking needs! read more

We love The Dawg Mother. She has taken care of our Bulldog Delilah for several years now and loves her just as much as we do. Delilah needs some social interaction daily so she gets taken to the park for play dates daily. Comes home tuckered out and ready to nap the rest of the day. We can't say enough good things about Francesca. She has also pet sit for our kitties when we go out of town and we would highly recommend her for cat sitting as well. The Jennings family read more

When I first moved to San Ramon, I was looking for someone who was reliable and someone who I could trust would take care of my pup. Finding someone like that can be tough, especially moving to a new area. Francesca continues to go above and beyond for my little one. Highly recommend!! read more

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FRANCESCA is amazing! She loved our doggie through the end of his life and was eager to bring on a new puppy and we couldn't be more thankful! She has a bond with animals off the bat and is an incredible soul to boot!! read more

First I would like to say if you feel I am implying you're not a good person, that is not true. This is by no means a personal. I just was extremely disappointed with the way I was treated as a potential client and expressing that point of view. So please understand this is all about my experience with your business and not personal at all. Having been self-employed for 30 years I certainly appreciate your need for paperwork. What bothers me is the important part, which was the application, you had four or five days before we met. The only pieces missing were the waiver and the rate sheet. And as I had expressed to you via email I had sent them before and I don't know why they didn't go through. So from my point of view you knew I had reached out to you. You knew I had sent the application because you had acknowledged receiving that 4 days prior. I had also told you that I had sent the other ones and I wasn't sure why they hadn't gone through. That and the fact that I responded telling you I could make the 1:30 appointment. I just don't understand why if you didn't get them knowing I had already told you I sent them, you couldn't just have called or texted me and let me know you didn't receive them. It would have been so simple. I also could have just handed you the waiver when you got here. I was just disappointed that with no communication at all you blew off the appointment. You knew how close it was to the time I had to leave and it just felt like you really didn't care. Especially since this was just an opportunity to meet the dog. It's not like you were taking her with a group of other dogs where the vaccinations or whatever were a big deal. But even if that was the case as I said you had had the application for four days. Anyway that was my experience. I'm sure you're a lovely person I just was not happy with the way this all happened. After rescheduling my appointment to accommodate your schedule having you just not show up with no communication just didn't feel professional at all. Just my opinion. I have attached a screenshot. You keep saying I didn't reply to your text about the appointment. The screenshot very clearly shows me telling you 1:30 would be fine. read more

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Francesca is awesome! She is reliable, kind, generous, loving and the list goes on and on. From day one I felt a good vibe about Francesca. When she met Smush he immediately gravitated towards her and gave her so many kisses. We knew she'd be the right one for him. She takes smush on long walks and even goes hiking with him which he loves. He also gets to socialize and spend time with his buddies. You won't regret having Francesca as your fur babies dog walker/sitter. She's taken smush for us on long weekends and he has so much fun with her. She also sends us pics of him. She's the best! read more

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