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Derek D.

Lacombe, LA

3 reviews
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Experienced Pet-Sitter

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since forever. Neighbors, friends, and family have relied on me to walk, feed, and bathe their pets while maintaining a comfortable environment. I have cared for the smallest of terriers to English Mastiffs. I have also cared for up to 3 energetic german shepherds at the same time while also making sure the house cat was good to go each day. As long as you can provide me with details on what your furry friend needs each day, this will work out great!

Reviews

Elizabeth F.
Jun 29, 2022

Derek is kind and thinks of your pets needs. He is responsible and truly loves animals. My dog adores him. He’s very honest and caring.

Laura L.
Jun 19, 2022

Derek always does an amazing job caring for my high maintenance English Bulldogs. I never have to worry knowing that Derek will take care of them just like they were his own. Once I had to go on a business trip days after one of my dogs had major surgery. I couldn’t imagine letting anyone other than Derek take care of him. He’s the best!

Valentina L.
Jun 18, 2022

Derek is a very responsible pet owner and caretaker. He is punctual and respectful and great at communicating with owners. He has taken very good care of my pet Pepita in the past.

About Derek D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for pets in a client's home -- Please make sure you have a well-written list of all of the day-to-day needs of your pet(s). I will make sure to follow them exactly and make sure your pet is well taken care of. I am happy to spend the night if necessary. For pets in my home, they will stay in a large kitchen area with access to a living room to lounge. Depending on the size and type of dog - they may or may not be allowed on the couches. The backyard is 75% fenced -- the portion that is not fenced leads to a walking path around a lake. Unless the pet is well trained to stay near or return when called, I keep the pet on a leash while in the backyard. There is a pebble area for potty breaks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Derek D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog had any special needs or any accommodations. Send me a quick text or schedule a call with me and we will review.

A typical day

I will be happy to take whatever length of walk is best for you dog. Let me know the level of activity that they need each day and I’ll make it happen. :)

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Derek can host

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

Derek can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work remotely, so as long as I have access to my laptop and a wifi connection, I am good to go. I can bring my own wifi if you do not have one. This makes it really easy to be tending to the needs of the pets at almost any time throughout the day. I do travel for work so please reach out to me 1-2 weeks in advance.

About Derek D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for pets in a client's home -- Please make sure you have a well-written list of all of the day-to-day needs of your pet(s). I will make sure to follow them exactly and make sure your pet is well taken care of. I am happy to spend the night if necessary. For pets in my home, they will stay in a large kitchen area with access to a living room to lounge. Depending on the size and type of dog - they may or may not be allowed on the couches. The backyard is 75% fenced -- the portion that is not fenced leads to a walking path around a lake. Unless the pet is well trained to stay near or return when called, I keep the pet on a leash while in the backyard. There is a pebble area for potty breaks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Derek D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog had any special needs or any accommodations. Send me a quick text or schedule a call with me and we will review.

A typical day

I will be happy to take whatever length of walk is best for you dog. Let me know the level of activity that they need each day and I’ll make it happen. :)

Location

Lacombe, LA

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Derek D.

Lacombe, LA

3 reviews