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Anika A.

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0 out of 5.0 stars
30 reviews
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Services

Anika can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Anika can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm self-employed and mostly work from home so am able to do frequent cuddle and potty breaks. I do morning, lunch, and evening walks 15-30 mins each depending on energy levels (I'll sometimes jog!). I also offer grooming services to small dogs so please inquire if interested!

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Calendar last updated 18 days ago
Anika can host up to 1 dog per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Anika A.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My dog, Kiki, loves to play and is really good at calming anxious dogs. However, I'm happy to make alternate plans for her if you need it. In regards to feeding, I have quite a few clients that have special food prep steps so I'm happy to learn that for your pet if needed. When in my client's home, I treat that sacred space with the utmost care and respect.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Anika A. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any breed preferences but I of course would like to know if they are dog-and/or people (kids too) sociable, their energy level, if they need any meds, and if they have any special quirks or food restrictions.

A typical day

If dropins are not located in a walkable neighborhood I'd be willing to walk your dog around a nearby park. If sociable, I could also take them to the dog park (followed by a oatmeal shampoo if they are prone to rolling in mud!). I, of course, have so many tennis balls for fetch.

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Anika A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I see pets as puzzles I <3 to solve

Pet care experience

(I also service New Orleans, Zachary, Baker, & Shenandoah!) I grew up with dogs and rescued a cat in high school and recently had a foster fail (I fell in love with and adopted my foster, Kiki!) I'm a former dog adoption counselor at Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) advising adopters on how to best care for their new family members. I've both dog and cat sat for LSU professors and graduate students and have a few recurring clients off this app. I therefore prefer a few days notice to before booking, also to see if Kiki likes them. My longest in home stay was 8 weeks. I specialize in befriending the most skittish of pets and have worked with both young puppies in need of training and older pets in need of extra care. The latter includes a pug in need of daily ear and eye drops, a blind cat needing an eye ointment, and an older cat in need of hormone pills twice a day. I can handle pretty much anything and have experience with reactive dogs so please be upfront about your pet's temperament. I love going on long walks and playing fetch equally as much as sitting and cuddling. I've never received a negative review or had an unhappy client.

Cat care experience

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Reviews

Kiana B.
Dog Walking • Feb 16, 2023
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Anika is very detailed in providing me with an update of my dogs (30minute) walk which is something I’ve never received before and I love it! She is very attentive and communicates effectively! She is always on time for every scheduled appointment and my dog loves her! I will be using her services again!

Kiana B.
Dog Walking • Feb 16, 2023
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Anika is punctual and very knowledgeable about dogs! She is an excellent dog walker and I will continue using her services!

Dr. N C.
Dog Boarding • Jun 10, 2022
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Anika took great care of our sweet girl. She’s a mini Goldendoodle and is prone to being anxious. Anika kept in touch with me regularly throughout each day. She sent lots of pictures. By the end of day 1 Savvy was relaxed and had a great time for the rest of her stay. I would definitely work with Anika again in the future.

Quincy B.
Dog Boarding • May 25, 2022
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Awesome sitter! Took really good care of our pups. She also left some helpful tips for us with our fur babies.

About Anika A.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My dog, Kiki, loves to play and is really good at calming anxious dogs. However, I'm happy to make alternate plans for her if you need it. In regards to feeding, I have quite a few clients that have special food prep steps so I'm happy to learn that for your pet if needed. When in my client's home, I treat that sacred space with the utmost care and respect.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Anika A. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any breed preferences but I of course would like to know if they are dog-and/or people (kids too) sociable, their energy level, if they need any meds, and if they have any special quirks or food restrictions.

A typical day

If dropins are not located in a walkable neighborhood I'd be willing to walk your dog around a nearby park. If sociable, I could also take them to the dog park (followed by a oatmeal shampoo if they are prone to rolling in mud!). I, of course, have so many tennis balls for fetch.

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Anika A.

Baton Rouge, LA

5.0 out of 5.0 stars
30 reviews