Danika R.
Castle Hayne, NC
Stay at home mom and dog lover!
Pet care experience
**** Important Info**** - During hurricane season I require that you have a back up plan in case of a possible storm. For safety purposes I do not keep dogs during a storm. If there is a hurricane coming to our area, bookings will be cancelled. If your pup(s) are in my care, they would need to be picked up ASAP. Bookings cancelled due to weather will be refunded. - Spots are not held until the stay is booked and paid for. - Stays can not be booked until drop off/pick up hours are added to the booking. - Drop off/pick up times MUST be set within an HOUR time frame. Due to my busy schedule I am unable to wait for hours for drop offs/pick ups. - Dog Boarding drop off/pick up hours are between 7:00am and 7:00pm. Pick up past the drop off time on the last day of Dog Boarding will incur an extended care rate. (i.e. dropped off at 12pm on Monday and picked up at 5pm on Friday incurs an extended care rate) - Doggy Day Care drop off/pick up hours are between 7:00am and 7:00pm. Day Care is for a 10 hour period. A $10 fee will be added for Day Care longer than 10 hours. - ALL Meet & Greets and drop offs/pick ups will take place outside. Please send a message when you are on your way and/or when you arrive and I will come out to meet you. - It is important that drop offs/pick ups occur in a timely manner. Often my schedule is tight, but I allot time for each pet's drop off/pick up to be as stress-free as possible for both owner and pup. Drop off/pick up time must be scheduled before the stay begins. Please understand, that if you are late, I may not be available. Please be flexible and notify me ASAP about any changes. There may be a fee incurred for late arrivals. - Your pup MUST be ok with children and other dogs. - Your pup MUST be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm and flea preventative. My name is Danika and I have always had a passion for animals. I've been a full time Rover sitter since March 2019. I provide Dog Boarding, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking and Drop-In Visits. I have cared for pups of all breeds, sizes and ages. I understand how important it is to choose the right sitter for your pet. Your pet will be very loved and well cared for while with me. Our family and I would love to spend some time with your pup(s). I am a stay at home mom of 3 children, ages 14, 8 and 7. We also have two German Shorthaired Pointers, Rip and Darby. They are very well socialized and love to play with all the pups! Being home full time means more one on one time for your dog(s). Our family has lots of love to give and we treat each dog that comes into our home like our own. If you're looking for a family like setting- I am the sitter for you! Dog Boarding: Our home has a big fenced in back yard with lots of room to run around and play. Our family loves to be outside and to be active so your dog(s) will have lots of attention and outside time. We will also have plenty of indoor playtime and cuddles. I care for multiple dogs at a time and provide day care/boarding services for my regulars on a weekly basis. Well-socialized dogs do best here. My goal is to provide a comfortable experience for both you and your pup(s)! Doggy Day Care: Drop your pup(s) off for a day of fun! This is the perfect option if you're looking for a place for your pup(s) to stay while you're working, out for the day or just want he/she to have some playtime with other dogs. Your pup(s) will have lots of play, one on one attention and potty breaks. Dog Walking: I provide 30 or 60 minute walks for your pup(s) whether you're looking for a one time walk or need someone on a regular basis. Drop-In Visits: I provide 30 or 60 minute drop in visits for your pup(s). This is a great option for pups who like to be in their own home. Depending on your pets needs, I will provide potty break, clean water, food per instructions and play time. Meet & Greets: I do not require Meet & Greets but always offer them. Meet & Greets give you and your pup(s) a chance to get to know me and make sure we are a good fit! Any dogs in my care (including my own) will be kept separate during the Meet & Greet. Once your pup(s) stay begins and they are settled in, that's when I will safely introduce them to other dogs. Social Media: Facebook Business Page- @danikashomeawayfromhome Instagram- danikashomeawayfromhome ***If you don't want pictures of your pets shared please let me know! Schedule: Rover is my full time job! I dedicate a lot of my time to the dogs that are in my care. I do provide services outside of my home on a regular basis. I also do leave the house to run errands and for family time. Your pup(s) will not be left alone for more than a couple of hours at a time. If pups are left alone, I do require them to be crated or gated while I'm away. This is for safety purposes. I do have a camera inside my home so I can check on them regularly. If you are looking for 24 hour care, please let me know upfront. Although I don't usually offer round the clock care, I base that decision on a case by case basis. I do charge a higher rate for this. Safety: Safety is my number one priority! I do have certain rules that need to be followed in order to ensure the safety of all the pups in my care. - For the safety of my family and all other pets in my home ANY ANIMAL SHOWING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO STAY. - It is very important that the dogs in my care leave happy and healthy! I require pups to be up to date on all vaccinations and to have heartworm, flea and tick preventative. - I never leave pups alone together. If I leave the house and/or at night, they will be crated or gated. - Well-socialized dogs do best here! I have pups of my own and do have other dogs here on a regular basis. If your pup(s) prefer to be alone or don't do well with other dogs, then our home would not be the right fit for you. - Dogs never eat together even if they are from the same household. Please let me know upfront if your pup(s) have issues with resource guarding. - Due to possible resource guarding we typically do not play with toys or do bones, bully sticks, etc. Please do not bring any. Treats are ok to bring but I always have some here! Feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have any questions!!
Reviews
Danika & her whole family are amazing! They treat my Carter like family!
My dog, Logan, loves staying with Danika and her family. I was able to book a stay for Logan on short notice due to a family emergency. Danika was able to accommodate us and took excellent care of Logan. I will book with Danika whenever we need a place for Logan.
Danika and her family are great with our pug and he gets a lot of exercise and cuddles!
Danika and her family are wonderful with our dog, Duke! He seems to enjoy being there and getting some playtime with other pups! 🐾
About Danika R.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Danika R. would like to know about your pet
-Is your dog on any medication? -Is your dog allowed on the furniture? -Is your dog spayed/neutered? -How much do they eat and how often? -Is your dog crate trained? -Is your dog up to date on all vaccinations (including bordatella) and on a heartworm and flea preventative? -Does your dog have any behavioral issues such as food/toy aggression or leash-reactivity? -Is your dog house broken?
A typical day
When your pup(s) stays with me they will go out every 1-2 hours. We will play outside in my fenced in back yard. My children are at home with me and they enjoy spending time with the dogs. Your pup(s) will get lots of love, attention and play time.
Services
Danika can host
Danika can watch in your home
About Danika R.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Danika R. would like to know about your pet
-Is your dog on any medication? -Is your dog allowed on the furniture? -Is your dog spayed/neutered? -How much do they eat and how often? -Is your dog crate trained? -Is your dog up to date on all vaccinations (including bordatella) and on a heartworm and flea preventative? -Does your dog have any behavioral issues such as food/toy aggression or leash-reactivity? -Is your dog house broken?
A typical day
When your pup(s) stays with me they will go out every 1-2 hours. We will play outside in my fenced in back yard. My children are at home with me and they enjoy spending time with the dogs. Your pup(s) will get lots of love, attention and play time.
Location
Castle Hayne, NC
Pets
Danika R.
Castle Hayne, NC