Doggy Daddy World

Fred's Birthday

2007-04-20T14:04:00.000-07:00

First I want to aplogize for my "tardiness" - I can't beleive it's almost June. Spring definitely sprung & I've just been too busy walkin' the dogs........!
Lots of Spring birthdays - including my own; this post is a special one for my special buddy: Fred turned 13. Yes. 13.
13 = 91 human years. I hope and pray I can romp on the beach like a NUT when I'm 91.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my dear sweet buddy boy!

2007-03-01T10:21:00.000-08:00

"A house without either a cat or a dog is the house of a scoundrel"

- Portuguese proverb

Howlin' Hall of Fame

2007-02-26T14:20:00.000-08:00

Here we have Fred (Spokesdog for Doggy Daddy World) & Bruce a.k.a. Mr. Bruce Jones

Talk about happy: Fred with just some of his new Christmas toys

This is Fred & Fenix - she's a sweetie!

Here's Sophie & Atomic Dawg - look how HAPPY these doggies are!!

Doggy Daddy clients are happy clients!

Note: more pics of clients will be posted as they're received.....

Your pooch could be in the Howlin' Hall of Fame.

Introducing Kiley, newest member of the Doggy Daddy crew. She's a big sweet, sweet girl who in spite of some recent obstacles has bounced right back & is her happy, loving self!

Holiday Greetings

2006-12-22T11:31:00.000-08:00

So, Fred and I would like to wish all our Friends/ Family/Love Ones and, of course Bruce,Fenix, Tux, Atomic Dawg, Sophie, Grace (Good Grrrl Gracie!), the mighty, mighty Max, Conway, Buddy, Fergus, Nikita, Eddie, Betty, Lucy, T-shell...and ,a special SHOUT OUT to our dear, dear bud Rex, a HAPPY HAPPY Christmas :)

I've tried to keep this spot a-political, but I'm reminded of two Summers ago when I had the pleasure of visiting New York. Walking up 5th Avenue, straight ahead of me walking towards me was a diminutive, elegant asian woman with big sunglasses on. My heart leapt! Over & over again in my brain I was thinking: 'oh my god - it's Yoko!! it's Yoko!'
Yes, it was. We almost brushed against each other, I smiled...... and she smiled back at me :)

Which brings me to my political Christmas quote:

"War is OVER, if you want it"
- John & Yoko

JOY to the World; PEACE on earth

Services & Fees

2006-12-12T20:35:00.000-08:00

Doggy Daddy understands the needs of every dog. Doggy Daddy understands your busy life.

We have cared for pooches from 2lbs to 90lbs and respect their unique personalities with loving and responsible care. We respect their guardians' wishes for our very special clients, as well.

Please contact us by email at clarkej510 (at) earthlink.net (maybe with a pic of pooch) to set up an interview or vox at 415.550.7921
**Member: Petsitter's International
Bonded & Insured

Basic Rates:

daily visit and walk - $18
sleepovers chez doggy daddy - $35 per night **
in-home - sleepover - $35**
at-home - when you're away from home 2 visits each day and walks - $45
medication to be taken - avg. $4 per med

Each day you'll come home to a note describing cute moments; general pooch behavior and, of course, anything out of the ordinary.

Ode to an old Friend

2006-10-30T09:41:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when we least expect it the worst possible news slaps you in the face.
So it was Sunday evening when we got the news that our old Buddy & pal Rex had passed.
I've mentioned him before, Fred's bestest & oldest runnin' buddy; a big ol' sweet loving 90 pound bunch of love. He had a truly amazing life that many Humans would be jealous of. We all shared so many wonderful times together....

We love you dear Rexy

Something for Autumn.....( German proverb)

2006-10-26T22:14:00.000-07:00

"To live long, eat like a Cat....DRINK like a Dog"

Dog Days of Indian Summer

2006-10-25T08:48:00.000-07:00

Here in the Bay Area we usually finally get our Summer after Labor Day. September, October (sometimes stretching into November; I can remember Thanksgivings where it was still 'shorts weather'). The temperatures in the 70s & 80s, the sunlight has a golden hue to it, all the doggies (not to mention the humans,too) are happy. The park is full of sunbathers, the streets crowded with people ambling around enjoying this last bit of warm weather. Balmy evenings that s-l-o-w-l-y cool down overnight.
My garden is still going strong; you'd think it's June, not almost Halloween!

I guess my point is to enjoy every possible moment because soon Daylight Savings will end; the rains will make their annual appearance. So remember these days when we're in the dark, wet days of January!

Dog Day Sunday

2006-10-08T18:01:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been an interesting week since we 'launched' this version of DDW. Thursday was rainy; had the foresight to check the weather online before FRED& I went on our rounds - not a raindrop in sight. Naturally, halfway over to walk Bruce it started sprinkling lightly. I thought "oh well, this isn't too bad we'll be fine" It started sprinkling harder & harder. Had to towel Freddy off when we arrived; dried Bruce off too when we got back from his walk (not to mention my wet self). AND just as naturally 1/2 a block from home it stopped..........
Lesson: don't trust the Weatherman OR the so-called radar!!

Today was the complete opposite: Gorgeous sunny weather that we usually get this time of year ("Indian Summer"). Right as I had finished bathing Fred, our ol' buddy Rex showed up for an overnight stay. Rex is a mountain dog, from up near Yosemite; he's 90 pounds of love. A gentle giant. Fred's bestest & oldest buddy.

Tomorrow should be busy: Fred & Rex on a morning walk; Bruce mid-day & an extra evening walkie (his mom Deb is really busy with a rollout at her work); Fenix for a mid-day walk. Fenix is a sweet, sweet girl ( terrier mix, I think - I need to ask her Mom); she was abused & neglected and is a little shy. However she LOVES Fred & Doggy Daddy and really likes seeing us & coming over to hang out after her walk. In apartment or out on the deck. That's where Rex is right now.

Ahhhh, it's a dog's life.........!

Quote of the Day

2006-10-04T10:38:00.000-07:00

"Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out & your dog would go in"

- Mark Twain

My First Post

2006-10-03T19:16:00.000-07:00

This is my first post and included is a picture of my DOG Fred (spokesdog for DDW)and Deb's DOG Bruce. We didn't have to walk any DOGS today except Fred. It was a little overcast.

Bruce is a Chihuahua/ Besinji mix (Besinji is an African hunting DOG); Fred is a Border Collie/ Spitz mix.

Testimonials from happy Clients

2006-08-16T09:44:00.000-07:00

Mr. Bruce Jones is a rescued Chihuahua/Basenji (scroll to the bottom to see a pic of Bruce & Fred) and he’s estimated to be about 3 years old now. The rescue found him in an animal pound in Central California on doggie death row. He was slated to be put to sleep that day, so they grabbed him as well. It appears that he was confined most of his life and has a lot of scarring under his fur, but we don’t know why. He is a wonderful, loving, and fun companion.
By John coming over to care for him, he has felt secure and safe from the first day in my home. He never gets blue when I go to work because he knows he’ll be visited, walked and played with.
He had issues with a slight lease aggression, car chasing, no commands, and no recall whatsoever. John assisted me in working with Bruce on these issues and today he is a different dog. He doesn’t chase cars and is now off leash in the parks, chasing the tennis ball like a happily crazed dog. He interacts with all types and sizes of dogs and doesn’t even bat an eye. All of this has occurred in one short year and John certainly has had a lot to do with the success of Mr. Bruce Jones.
When I am going out of town, have to work late, or just want to have a late night out-on-the town, I can call John and he saves the day. Bruce is happy and has fun and is interacting with John and Fred instead of being home alone. Sometimes John stay’s over or sometimes Bruce goes over on a sleepover. All parties are happy. I would highly recommend his services to anyone and so would Mr. Bruce Jones.
- Debra H.

Atomic Dawg ( a Shi-Tzu) and Sophie (a Terrier mix) love a trip to their Doggy Daddy. They adore him and he adores them. It is a rare occasion when I don't have my dogs with me so I need to know that they are having the best care possible when I leave them and I have no qualms at all leaving them with John. I would recommend Doggy Daddy to anyone who loves their dogs and is looking for quality care.
- Gina H.

John took care of Conway (a Shi-Tzu) when he was a puppy and I felt completely at ease. We moved away from the area and increased our dog family by one, we have since moved back and look forward to John taking care of our boys when we travel.
- Matt W.