HappyPaw · Pet sitting & positive training

Care that feels like home.

Attentive pet sitting and practical, reward-based dog training from a Seattle Rover Star Sitter with many 5-star reviews. Request dates directly for 15% off, or keep booking through Rover if you prefer.

No resident dog at HappyPawYour dog—or dogs from your family—will be the only guest dogs staying in the home.
No resident dog One family’s pets at a time Fencing on three sides Photo and video updates
A happy tan-and-white dog relaxing on green grass

Support for everyday pet life.

Choose the care your pet needs now. Request dates directly for personal confirmation and 15% off the comparable Rover rate, or use Rover whenever its platform protections are your preference.

Home boarding

A cozy, non-smoking home with no resident dog. Only dogs from your family stay here, with fencing on three sides and attentive, one-family-at-a-time care.

$65 / nightRover $76
15% off when booked directLong-stay savings: boarding stays of 15+ nights receive 10% off the boarding total.Free basic training included — ask me to reinforce familiar tricks or practice a new cue during the stay.For crate-trained dogs up to 100 lb, over 1 year old, spayed or neutered; no females in heat

Doggy day care

A supervised day of play, rest, and individual attention in a home with no resident dog, so only dogs from your family share the space.

$60 / dayRover $71
15% off when booked directFree basic training included — ask me to reinforce familiar tricks or practice a new cue during the day.Best for: daytime companionship and play

Drop-in visits

Feeding, fresh water, play, potty breaks, and routine check-ins in your pet’s own home.

$30 / visitRover $35
15% off when booked directBest for: pets who prefer familiar surroundings

Dog walking

Neighborhood walks paced to your dog, with room for sniffing, movement, and calm practice.

$38 / walkRover $45
15% off when booked directBest for: exercise and routine support

Cats & other pets

Tailored drop-ins, boarding, and routine care for cats and other household pets, including families with both dogs and cats.

Priced on request
Share each pet’s species, routine, and care needs for a personalized quoteAvailable for single- and multi-pet households

Holiday rates

If any selected date touches a listed holiday window, the holiday rate applies to the full booking, following Rover’s approach.

Home boarding$78 / night
Doggy day care$72 / day
Drop-in visits$36 / visit
Dog walking$46 / walk

Holiday windows:

  • MLK weekend
  • Presidents’ Day weekend
  • Memorial Day weekend
  • July 4th
  • Labor Day weekend
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend
  • Thanksgiving week
  • December 22–January 4

Stay longer, save more

Boarding stays of 15 nights or longer receive 10% off the boarding total. The booking estimate applies the discount automatically and shows it as a separate line item, including when holiday rates apply.

Yuxin smiling beside her happy dog

Meet Yuxin · Founder of HappyPaw

The heart behind every stay.

At HappyPaw, Yuxin welcomes pets from one family at a time. There is no resident dog, so your dog—or dogs from your family—will be the only guest dogs in the home. Flexible availability, nearby parks, and photo and video updates help you feel connected while you’re away.

14repeat pet parents on Rover
3 yearsof pet care experience
100%of bookings with photo and video updates
No resident dogonly your family’s guest dogs in the home

Kind words from pet parents.

Verified 5-star feedback from clients who booked care through Rover.

Read all my reviews on Rover
5.0 / 5
“Yuxin was great! She was quick to respond to messages, sent daily photo and video updates, and was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up times. Our dog came home happy and tired after playing with her dog. We will definitely book with her again!”

Kathleen R.Boarding

A small dog calmly giving a paw during practice
Now welcoming founding clients

Small wins. Clearer communication.

Newly certified through the GoodPup Dog Training Certification program, Yuxin offers beginner-friendly private coaching grounded in positive reinforcement. Sessions focus on practical household skills for puppies and adult dogs.

Founding-client rate: introductory pricing is available while the training practice grows. Ask about the current rate when you connect.
  • Foundations: sit, down, stay, come, and attention
  • Leash skills: check-ins, calmer walking, and reducing pulling
  • Home manners: greeting, settling, boundaries, and routine building
  • Pet-parent coaching: timing, rewards, and a simple practice plan
Request a training session

Training is best suited to foundational skills and everyday manners. For aggression, bite history, severe reactivity, or complex anxiety, a specialized behavior professional is the safer fit.

A simple start.

Connection comes first. Send a request with your preferred dates, then confirm the details together before any care is booked.

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Request your dates

Choose a service, share your preferred dates, and tell me about your pet. A request is not a confirmed reservation yet.

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Meet & greet

Confirm availability and fit, review routines, and let your pet get comfortable before care begins.

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Confirm & save 15%

Once the details are agreed, book directly at 15% off the comparable Rover rate and receive thoughtful updates throughout care.

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Request care on your schedule.

Share your preferred dates and pet details. Yuxin will review the request and confirm availability with you personally. No payment is due when you send a request.

Prefer Rover? You can still view verified reviews and book through Yuxin’s Rover profile.

Booking request

Dates are requested, not reserved, until Yuxin confirms them with you.

Estimated care total

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