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Colton G.

Arlington Ridge, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
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Pet care experience

Experienced as a vet nurse and current full time remote PhD Researcher with plenty of time to give love to all types of pets. Your furry family will be in great hands! I’m a passionate animal lover who enjoys caring and learning about all types of pets, ranging from dogs to exotics. About my family: Colton: I use to be Veterinary Assistant at a local animal hospital while finishing my PhD, now I work full time remote from home (with occasional business travel for clients). I have experience in administration of medication, pet vitals, foundations in pet first aid and more. About my wife, Melissa: Certified Home Health Aid, and experienced pet owner. Back in Colombia, her family owned a farm and she’s great with all types of animals! She helps me take care of our furry family when I’m away, and is known to cook amazing pet birthday cakes and snacks. (Says my dog and rabbit) Our furry family: We have an Akita and a rabbit. Most dogs we care for love to sniff the rabbit and make friends with them both. However, we can accommodate pet stays with no interaction between either member. *as long as your pet isn’t pet aggressive, (including excessive noise), your furry friend will get along great with both our dog and the bunny! I have experience with highly energetic huskies through small tea cup yorkies. I’d love to take your dog for a run, hike, or even just a play session. I have experience with feeding specialized regime food to small puppies, giving injections, nail trimmings, and more. *If specific extra services are need feel free to inquire. As a professional, I’m responsible and punctual with appointments. You’ll be sure to get a picture or video from our walk or pet sitting and I’m not afraid to get goofy with your pet and roll around if they need cuddles. I believe in a lot of positive reinforcement and treating your pet like a family member. Safety is a huge priority to me, and I’ll always ask questions if something is unclear. I usually work or study from home, when I leave the house it’s usually for errands, work or the gym. However, typically my wife who lives with me is home to watch over our furry family. Your dog will be free to roam the entire apartment, taken to the local park or for a stroll outside on the trail. All pets eat separately, and enjoy numerous enrichment such as tug of war, peanut butter filled toys, and mini pet massages! All pets are kept separately when unsupervised.

Reviews

Sean S.
House Sitting • Feb 28, 2024
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Colton did such a great job with our 2 dogs! He was respectful of our home and was an excellent communicator when anything was an issue. He sent us daily pictures and videos of our girls and really made us feel at ease on our vacation knowing our dogs were being so well taken care of. Will definitely rebook in the future!

Natalie T.
House Sitting • Jan 11, 2024
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Colton & his wife Melissa were fantastic with our kitty. We are very picky with our sitters, since Wilbur is incredibly social for a cat (including some separation anxiety) and has FIV+ medical concerns. On top of that, Wilbur had recently had accidental exposure to lilies, a cold, and a yeast infection in his ears, and we were nervous about leaving him without a keen eye for behavior changes - but Colton & Melissa really put our minds at ease. They messaged us with updates and photos daily with detailed info on his energy levels, play time/activity, medicine, and eating habits. They even created a google spreadsheet to with a column for each day keep track of these and other physiological (litter box) behaviors. In the videos they sent, we could tell Colton & Melissa really know how to play with cats to get them engaged and have fun - a rare skill on Rover that, as cat lovers, we really appreciate. In addition to all this, they are very responsive to questions and also lovely to chat with. We are rarely so complementary, but cannot recommend these two enough. Thanks to them, we had a relaxed holiday vacation, and our fur-baby Wilbs is safe, happy, and healthy.

Pascal N.
House Sitting • Jan 04, 2024
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Colton and his wife, Melissa, were absolutely fantastic when they house-sat with our two dogs for nearly a week on fairly short notice. They were super responsive and proactive with texting updates, pictures, and videos of our girls playing and being loved on multiple times throughout the day. We will definitely be reaching out to them next time!

Jeffrey J.
Dog Boarding • Aug 16, 2022
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Colton is awesome. He went out of his way to be flexible and took great care of my pup Aslan.

About Colton G.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 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

Our apartment is a nice 900 square feet with plenty of room to roam and play around. All pets boarding or day care have a custom schedule to help them adapt and enjoy their stay with their comfort in mind. I can also accommodate trips to local parks and more.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Colton G. would like to know about your pet

I’d like to know the breed, age, any health concerns, allergies, triggers, bathroom routines and I’ll ask any additional questions before hand. Important things to note about new clients: - must be non aggressive with other dogs and the rabbit - no excessive barking, howling or crying (it doesn’t bother us, but the walls are thin) - please be up to date with shots - all clients receive different pictures and videos, if you’d like a custom meme made I’d be happy to make one

A typical day

Things I like to do with dogs: - hikes, runs, walks, dog parks, sun bathing, fetch, tag Things I like to do with cats: Play with toys, lasers, snuggle, discuss how to solve world hunger

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$63per night
House Sitting
in your home
$63per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk

Colton can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Colton can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work Full time remote and usually accommodate multiple trips to the bathroom for Pets, as well as enrichment throughout the day. All pets can also enjoy our balcony if they like to be in the fresh air like my dog and rabbit.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Colton G.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 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

Our apartment is a nice 900 square feet with plenty of room to roam and play around. All pets boarding or day care have a custom schedule to help them adapt and enjoy their stay with their comfort in mind. I can also accommodate trips to local parks and more.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Colton G. would like to know about your pet

I’d like to know the breed, age, any health concerns, allergies, triggers, bathroom routines and I’ll ask any additional questions before hand. Important things to note about new clients: - must be non aggressive with other dogs and the rabbit - no excessive barking, howling or crying (it doesn’t bother us, but the walls are thin) - please be up to date with shots - all clients receive different pictures and videos, if you’d like a custom meme made I’d be happy to make one

A typical day

Things I like to do with dogs: - hikes, runs, walks, dog parks, sun bathing, fetch, tag Things I like to do with cats: Play with toys, lasers, snuggle, discuss how to solve world hunger

Location

Arlington, VA

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Colton G.

Arlington Ridge, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews