Business Details
10 Years
experience
East Bay's Premier Dog Walking & Pet Care Services
Founded in 2016, Uncle Dave's Pet Care is a locally owned and operated business serving the East Bay area. As the sole proprietor, David Llewellyn brings over 15 years of professional experience in customer service and management to pet care services. Our team specializes in off-leash trail adventures that combine physical exercise with social behavior training for dogs. We maintain strict safety protocols with small group sizes and personalized attention during every 60-minute hike. Our services extend to in-home visits for both dogs and cats, including feeding, playtime, and litter box maintenance.Fully insured through The Hartford Insurance, we operate with the highest standards of quality and reliability. With over 1,800 annual hikes and comprehensive client communication including post-walk reports, we ensure pets receive exceptional care. Our founder's background in professional photography and community engagement enhances our customer-centric approach. We serve Berkeley and Oakland residents with dependable, transparent services tailored to each pet's specific needs.
Services
Group Hikes
Drop-In Visits
Pet Boarding
Trail Adventures
Canine Social Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Over 1,800 annual dog hikes with small group sizes
- Personalized in-home intake meetings for each pet
- Comprehensive post-walk reports with photos and updates
- Bonded and insured with The Hartford Insurance
- 15+ years of professional customer service experience
What people say
Highly trustworthy
Happy and tired
Best in the area
Daily reports
Positive attitude
Services
1 HR OFF-LEASH GROUP HIKE
Two to five weekly 60-minute off-leash hikes in East Bay Regional Parks. Small groups ensure individual attention while teaching social manners. Includes transportation to trails like Redwood Regional Park and Sibley Preserve.
DROP-IN VISITS
In-home care for dogs and cats with feeding, playtime, and exercise. Services include litter box cleaning and quiet companionship. Available for customized schedules in Berkeley and Oakland.
BOARDING
Safe, dog-friendly environment for extended care. Combines structured routines with social interaction. Requires spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations for all boarding pets.
TRAIL ADVENTURES
Interactive hiking experiences in East Bay parks with behavior training. Limited to six dogs per hike for personalized attention. Focuses on socialization and physical exercise in natural settings.
PET CARE
Comprehensive pet services including intake assessments, customized care plans, and detailed communication. Services follow strict safety protocols with licensed and insured operations in East Bay Regional Parks.
People
David Llewellyn
Owner
Founder with 15+ years of customer service experience. Operates pet care services since 2016. Certified by dogTec Academy. Prior background in professional photography and team management.
Questions
What services does Uncle Dave's Pet Care offer?
We provide off-leash group hikes, in-home drop-in visits, and boarding services for dogs and cats in the East Bay area.
How does the dog hiking process work?
Dogs receive pickup, transportation to regional parks, 60-minute guided hikes with social training, and return home within 1.5-2.5 hours.
What are the pet requirements for group hikes?
Dogs must be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, licensed, and have flea/tick prevention. We maintain small groups of six dogs maximum per hike.
Is Uncle Dave's Pet Care insured and licensed?
We are fully insured through The Hartford Insurance and hold a valid business license in the East Bay region.
How do you ensure pet safety during hikes?
We maintain a 1:6 staff-to-dog ratio, use secure transportation, and have permits for all East Bay Regional Park District locations.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Berkeley and Oakland residents with customized service availability throughout the East Bay area.
