Daniel R.
Daniel R.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trainer/Charity Partner/5★/Verified
I started my pet care journey fostering for an Upstate SC county humane society. I quickly found a niche helping them care for special needs animals; those with behavioral and/or health problems. I continued for years doing this until Covid and semi retiring in Colorado. This is when I decided to take formal training and received my CACTP. I then began working for two multi state dog rescues specializing in large breeds. I specifically focused on great Danes with Dunbar bite scale and rehab needs out of over 16 dogs. I was able to rehabilitate 14 although most of my formal experience is with large breeds, I do have decades of experience with medium and small breeds. I am very active with any dog in my care. Regardless of the weather, I will always find some form of exercise and behavioral training to work on daily.
Cat care experience
Daniel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Dan did a wonderful job with our Maltese/Havanese Bruni. We sent Bruni with lots of written instructions which he obviously read carefully and followed. He sent frequent updates and pictures. We knew Bruni was well cared for so we could relax and enjoy our reunion. Thanks Dan and Shelley.
Short notice availability was amazing. Great job. The pups loved him.
Daniel is excellent! He was attentive, caring, and made sure my dog was comfortable throughout his stay. Daniel was flexible with drop off and pick up times, ensured my dog received his medication and lots of enrichment, and overall gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I would absolutely recommend Daniel and would happily book with him again!
So grateful to Daniel for his responsiveness and excellent job caring for my two pups in house, as a last minute request. Above and beyond, and will definitely book again.
Daniel did a great job with our pup!
Great with Loki and Thor while I was away. Would recommend and book again
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Schedule
I am a corporate exec and an aviation consultant working on-site and remotely, here in Colorado Springs, CO. So I am home based and able to care for your pet on a flexible basis.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My wife and I are empty nesters who live on the west side near Garden of Gods. I have a fenced yard, however, I frequently take animals under my care to dog parks, on walking trails, out to dog friendly errands/pubs, and/or to private/secluded “Sniffspot” areas with my own monthly subscription. We have no other pets, but have frequent deer and squirrel visitors.
A typical day
Depending on the social tolerance of the animals in my care, I take dogs to dog parks and/or do special social training at dog friendly areas or I go to more secluded outdoor areas where they can feel comfortable and stress free to off-lease roam and get plenty of exercise and stimulation. While home, I work on other stimulation training to keep them as active as they can tolerate so that when they come home, they’re wiped out.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeDaniel can host up to 2 pets per night
- I am experienced with special needs pets but I will want to know those special caring and personality characteristics upfront. I am no stranger to meds or behavior issues, so no hesitation to share any details that will make the most comfortable time with me.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices include all fees.
Boardingin the sitter's home$73per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your home$15per visitDoggy Day Carein the sitter's home$28per dayDog Walkingin your neighborhood$17per walk
Prices include all fees.