Ricky T.
Henrico, VA
Experienced dog walker/pet sitter
Pet care experience
I've been dog/cat/pet sitting since I was 8 years old. I have a lot of experience with all types of animals, ie: birds, reptiles, and small mammals. I have 5+ years training bird dogs. Also assisted with teaching a puppy class that was geared toward bird dogs. That class mostly involved basic obedience using positive reinforcement. I would love the opportunity to help with basic obedience and training reinforcement with any dog that I am walking or boarding. Like they say, a tired dog is a good dog!
Reviews
Ricky is a reliable and professional dog walker and caregiver. He has significant knowledge in dog training, which is an added bonus, and also enjoys getting dogs outside and well exercised as needed. It is so calming and reassuring to know my dog is safe and happy when I am away or busy at work, and Ricky is great at communicating with me around updates and any questions that arise. I highly recommend him to care for your pet!
Ricky has been my petsitter for over two years. He is absolutely incredible with dogs (and all animals). He is always very timely, thoughtful, and never cuts corners with exercising my sweet pups. I trust him completely in my home and with my furry family members. He's also a talented dog trainer and helped us with LOTS of obedience training with my puppy (which helped out my older dog, too). He really is the best and my family is incredibly grateful for his help and doggy love!
About Ricky T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently do not have any pets in the house. With a 3 year old in the house half the time, I do not have the time or environment that I think is fair/necessary to train a puppy. I live in a townhouse complex that has a lot of green space and also a fenced in dog area that is rarely used by other dogs. Though, I prefer to go on walks at places like Bryan Park, Belle Isle, and some private property I have access to. Dogs/cats are welcome to free roam my house and are allowed on furniture. I am also happy to crate when needed.
Home
Services
Ricky can host
Ricky can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work full time and have my son 50% of the time, so I am available evenings, mid week and every other weekend. On the weekends I'm free, I am available anytime and can board at my house or yours!
About Ricky T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently do not have any pets in the house. With a 3 year old in the house half the time, I do not have the time or environment that I think is fair/necessary to train a puppy. I live in a townhouse complex that has a lot of green space and also a fenced in dog area that is rarely used by other dogs. Though, I prefer to go on walks at places like Bryan Park, Belle Isle, and some private property I have access to. Dogs/cats are welcome to free roam my house and are allowed on furniture. I am also happy to crate when needed.
Home
Location
Henrico, VA
Ricky T.
Henrico, VA