Dereck H.
Nashville, TN
I make furry friends fast :)
Pet care experience
I grew up taking care of cats and dogs my entire life and love them both! I recently started doing paid gigs for friends in Nashville and love it, so I figured why not help others too? For my friends' pets I've done everything from short drop-in visits for walks/bathroom to multi-day overnight visits with dogs needing special medication and diets.
Reviews
Easily scheduled, very communicative with pictures and video, friendly service, my pups were happy when I returned! Can’t ask for any better! Thank you, Dereck!
I feel very comfortable knowing that my dog is being walked every day while I’m at work. And Bruno LOVES his walks with Dereck!
Dereck is awesome with my two dogs! One a lab, the other a mixed breed- but both 65+ lbs. He has walked them and house sit with them. He manages the dogs like they were his own- sent lots of videos and pics and even took them to the dog park while we were away. So appreciate the consistency and the love he gave them. They didn’t skip a beat and I think they were slightly bummed the next couple days when they weren’t walked and played with as much as he did!
Dereck was fantastic with our boy, Ranger! He was very conscientious about using our training words and tools. It created such trust for Ranger with him. Dereck's diligence and care for Ranger was exceptional! Dereck sent photos and videos of their time together and it put my heart at ease that Ranger was receiving top-notch care!
About Dereck H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When house sitting, I know your fur baby may feel a bit of separation anxiety, so I'll do everything possible to make them feel loved, safe and cared for the way you would normally care for them. For the meet and greet, I try to learn as much as possible about the pet's daily activities and what they like/don't like to give them the best experience possible. That's also a great opportunity to get acquainted with the pet and build trust before a stay. During the stay, I'm always trying to position myself in a place where I can keep an eye on the pet at all times and make sure the house is clear of anything they may accidentally consume or harm themselves with. I also love to send text/picture updates throughout the day (however often you prefer), so you know your pet is safe and being well taken care of! Last but not least, I'll make sure your home is safe, secure and in the same exact condition I found it in.
Information Dereck H. would like to know about your pet
Before a stay it'd be helpful to know the following: - Their normal daily routine (feeding, walking & potty times) - Health needs (allergies, medications, dietary limitations) - Special conditions or triggers they may have - How well they get along with other animals/people
A typical day
I'm a very active person, so I love to find the cat’s/dog’s toys and play with them periodically throughout the day :) For dogs, I love to go on walks in the neighborhood or the nearest dog park (only if you give permission to do so of course). If it’s possible and safe to do so, I love playing fetch too (ideally in a fenced backyard).
Services
Dereck can watch in your home
Availability
I'm currently working as a freelance video editor and part-time delivery driver, so I can work from pretty much anywhere and my schedule is very flexible weekdays through weekends. For house sitting, I can stay full time with your pets (throughout the day and overnight). I would need the flexibility to step put an be away from your pet between 1-4hrs at a time. If I can’t be away from your pet for more than 2hrs then I don’t think it’ll be a great fit given my regular appointments throughout thee week. I’ll give as much advance notice possible as to when I arrive/depart from your home location.
About Dereck H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When house sitting, I know your fur baby may feel a bit of separation anxiety, so I'll do everything possible to make them feel loved, safe and cared for the way you would normally care for them. For the meet and greet, I try to learn as much as possible about the pet's daily activities and what they like/don't like to give them the best experience possible. That's also a great opportunity to get acquainted with the pet and build trust before a stay. During the stay, I'm always trying to position myself in a place where I can keep an eye on the pet at all times and make sure the house is clear of anything they may accidentally consume or harm themselves with. I also love to send text/picture updates throughout the day (however often you prefer), so you know your pet is safe and being well taken care of! Last but not least, I'll make sure your home is safe, secure and in the same exact condition I found it in.
Information Dereck H. would like to know about your pet
Before a stay it'd be helpful to know the following: - Their normal daily routine (feeding, walking & potty times) - Health needs (allergies, medications, dietary limitations) - Special conditions or triggers they may have - How well they get along with other animals/people
A typical day
I'm a very active person, so I love to find the cat’s/dog’s toys and play with them periodically throughout the day :) For dogs, I love to go on walks in the neighborhood or the nearest dog park (only if you give permission to do so of course). If it’s possible and safe to do so, I love playing fetch too (ideally in a fenced backyard).
Location
Nashville, TN
Dereck H.
Nashville, TN