Rachel J.
white bear lake, MN
work from home dog and cat lover
Pet care experience
I am a casual sitter, usually only sitting on weekends (at times I will do week long sitting, but I don't make it a regular thing). Dog sitting takes up a lot of time, so that is why I don't dog sit more than I do. If I decide to dog sit for you, it means I treat dog sitting as basically a full-time job when dog sitting for you. I am married to my husband Mike- no kids, only the furry kids. I am more than willing to do drop in visits to let dogs out for potty breaks and such and dog walking. I've owned dogs my whole life, all golden retrievers. I currently have a Golden Retriever puppy - who enjoys other dogs and a cat who is super tolerant of dogs. I am very responsible, I graduated from the University of MN Duluth in 2011 and have a full time job at a healthcare company. In addition, I work from home, so I'm able to be around all day for your dog. I enjoy dog sitting because I love animals and also making some extra money on the side. I'm very involved with training my dog and past dogs. I've been taking my dogs for many years to both dog training classes and agility classes. Why I love dog sitting: I absolutely love dogs, I've grown up with them my whole life. It was always my dream to be a veterinarian because I loved them so much, but somewhere along the line I got diverted by other areas and decided maybe it's just good to have as a interest. My experience administering medication I have experience with giving dogs insulin shots and I could do pills.
Reviews
Our dog had a very fun time staying with Rachel and her dog, Gracie! He came home exhausted, and we could tell that he had a lot of play time. We also enjoyed the frequent picture/video updates we received.
We loved Rachel's thoughtful questions prior to our trip, her pictures and updates during, and the calm and tidy house when we came home. She made a point of returning the keys promptly as well. The power went out in our absence and she was a real champ about it! Rachel also agreed to care for our kitties while she was here--much appreciated. Will definitely request her services again.
Rachel was awesome. She was everything we hoped for and more. This was our first time hiring a dog sitter that we didn't know so there is always a trust issue but Rachel was better than anyone we have ever had. She always gave us updates and sent photos so we knew Inga our big St. Bernard was having a good time. We were gone a whole week in Mexico and we came home to a very happy dog.
Rachel watched our puppy Stella for a night in our home and I have nothing but great things to say about her! Our puppy is 6 months old and can be a handful and Rachel handled her so well and took great care of her in our home. She sent us frequent updates which we requested and we also got lots of cute pictures! I would definitely refer Rachel and will be using her again in the future!
About Rachel J.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Rachel J. would like to know about your pet
I love labs (basically any dog in the retriever family ) and golden retrievers, I have a lot of experience with both. I prefer medium sized dogs the most as well. I also really like Bernese Mountain dogs (I'd love to get one someday), French Bull dogs, and Pugs- that's not to say other dogs aren't great, I just am really drawn to the breeds I've listed. I'd like to know if the dog I'm sitting likes other dogs. I'd like to know if the dogs I'm walking or pet sitting have any special needs, what their personality is like, do they have any special treats or toys they particularly like, special dietary needs, exercise needs, and what their daily routine is.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog Weekends im totally free and could spend all day and night with the dog. Weekdays I work at home. I enjoy getting out for walks and would probably take the dog out for one or two long walks if the dog is up for it. Extra house-sitting services Yes, watering plants I could do, putting garbage out, taking in mail, shoveling in the winter etc.
Services
Rachel can host
Rachel can watch in your home
About Rachel J.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Rachel J. would like to know about your pet
I love labs (basically any dog in the retriever family ) and golden retrievers, I have a lot of experience with both. I prefer medium sized dogs the most as well. I also really like Bernese Mountain dogs (I'd love to get one someday), French Bull dogs, and Pugs- that's not to say other dogs aren't great, I just am really drawn to the breeds I've listed. I'd like to know if the dog I'm sitting likes other dogs. I'd like to know if the dogs I'm walking or pet sitting have any special needs, what their personality is like, do they have any special treats or toys they particularly like, special dietary needs, exercise needs, and what their daily routine is.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog Weekends im totally free and could spend all day and night with the dog. Weekdays I work at home. I enjoy getting out for walks and would probably take the dog out for one or two long walks if the dog is up for it. Extra house-sitting services Yes, watering plants I could do, putting garbage out, taking in mail, shoveling in the winter etc.
Location
white bear lake, MN
Pets
Rachel J.
white bear lake, MN