Austin Pet Sitting + Austin Dog Walking since 2008-2023
The Sporty Dog™ Austin Dog Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Boarding Services in Austin Texas, is woman owned and was founded with the belief that pets deserve to be treated with love and respect. We started as a small pet sitting business and have since grown to become a leading provider of dog boarding and pet care services.
It's not only beneficial to a pet's health to Hire an Austin Pet Care Professional, who is Trained, Insured and Experienced with a variety of Dog breeds and Animal Behavior but also prepared for ALL Emergencies.
As an Austin Pet Care Professionals, we make it our goal to encourage each pet to reach their highest potential while under our care and become happier, less anxious, healthier dogs, as a result of positive interactions, consistency, and one-on-one care.
Loving pets is what we do and nothing makes us happier than spending time giving your pets the TLC they need!
We are celebrating 15 YEARS (June 2008-2023) Exceptional Austin Pet Care Partnerships. Bonded & Insured through State Farm, and Professional United Pet Sitters (PUPS).
Awarded Best Dog Walkers in Austin 2019-2023.
Trusted for your peace of mind.
Meet the Owner: The Sporty Dog
Lauren Spears, "Austin Dog Lady," is a Lubbock native and owner of The Sporty Dog™ has over 35 years of expertise caring for animals, while bringing her experiences to create a positive bond with each pet according to their specific needs.
Lauren graduated from Texas Tech University, is a Certified Elementary Special Education Teacher, and started working Professionally in the Pet Care Industry in June 2006, training under Top Five Star Professional Pet Companies.
Lauren specializes in Positive Reinforcement by using a gentle approach to help calm and relax each pet in her care. Lauren is also an advocate for Forgotten Friends, a Mixed Breed Rescue in Austin, where she rescued two dogs of her own, Emmitt, "EM" a poodle mix and Birdie Bleu,"Bird" a yorkie after being a Yorkie mama for 16 years to Chewie and Mimi. Lauren also grew up with Jack Russell Terriers, Cookie, Sammie, & Murray as well and has extensive terrier expertise.
Lauren enjoys live music, hiking, swimming, avid antique and vintage collecting, cooking and exploring gluten free cuisine and spending time with family and her dogs.
