Derek G.
Derek G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $13 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog's new best friend
I took care of my neighbors four cats when I was a teenager, and I have owned several dogs and one cat over the course of my life. One of my dogs had canine cognitive decline (dementia), so I am familiar with that and all of the attached issues.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I like to make sure that pets are comfortable and that my presence is not an imposition on them. This means that I am on the lookout for signs that they need to go outside or that it is meal time. I give them as much attention as they want and then let them do their thing.
Ratings and reviews
Indy & Jasper enjoyed their time with Derek. My house and dogs were well taken care of and I appreciated that they were well taken care of!
We have used Derek twice now and he has done an awesome job both times. Our small zoo of 2 Aussies and 4 cats seem to really love him.
Derek was great and kept me informed of how my cat was doing the entire time. Patiently waited for him to show his face since he is nervous about new people
Derek was fantastic. We booked a housesitting with him on very short notice (11 hours). He was great with our 3 dogs and 4 cats and kept the house clean. Thank you SO much.
Took great care of the house and dogs. Derek was punctual and get me in the loop.
I have known Derek for several years and would trust him to care for my pets. He has a love for animals of all kinds and is very responsible and attentive to their needs. In fact, he helped me to raise my corgi from puppyhood which was no small task!
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Schedule
I currently work two days a week in downtown Columbus, but that means that I am available some Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Otherwise, my schedule is flexible since my other work is self-guided.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDerek can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- How does this dog interact with other animals? How does this dog interact with other people? Does the dog have a tendency to get into things that they should not mess with, e.g. the trash can? What kinds of toys or games does the dog enjoy? How much activity does the dog require and does he/she have any physical limits? How often do they need to go out and how do they tell you? What are the dog's sleeping habits?