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Derrick S.

Phenix City, AL

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
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Animal Lover & Outdoor Adventurer

Pet care experience

I am a former dog trainer & behaviorist and volunteer at the Lee County Humane Society. Me and my 5 younger brothers grew up surrounded by animals including dozens of dogs of all different sizes and breeds. In a house constantly teeming with different cats, birds, fish, hamsters, raccoons, turtles, wild children, and even a tarantula, I had years of experience to learn how to take any type of dog and use a mixture of training and love to transform them into a model member of society, fully acclimated to their new home, and peacefully coexisting with their other animal siblings. Once I became an adult, I spent years volunteering at the Lee County Humane Society, working with their most “difficult” cases (100+lb unruly dogs, food & dog aggression issues, fear of men, etc) to help retrain and rehabilitate those dogs so that they could be more easily adopted. Since then, I have also worked professionally as a dog trainer and behaviorist, working to help my clients become the Pack Leaders of their homes. I love my dog (Tyco) more than 99% of people in my life and I promise to treat your fur baby with the same love and attention that I give him!

Reviews

Whitney S.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 17, 2021
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Derrick took such amazing care of our German Shepherd!! We needed a last minutes caregiver for her and he was all for it! Derrick was so great about sending us updates and pictures throughout the day. Our girl is definitely exhausted and well taken care of! Thank you so so much!

About Derrick S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Derrick S. would like to know about your pet

Important Questions: 1. Does your dog have any allergies or special medical conditions? 2. Has your dog ever bitten (drawn blood) a person, dog, or other animal? 3. What’s your dog’s experience with other dogs and animals? 4. How often do you walk your dog? How often do you engage in exercise activities? 5. Does your dog have any unwanted behaviors? If so, would you want me to perform positive reinforcement dog training to correct one or more of these behaviors?

A typical day

-Nearby park includes walking trail and lake for swimming -Fenced backyard includes dog training course and secure-access swimming pool -Toys & Treats Galore!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's 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

Derrick can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Derrick can watch in your home

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

About Derrick S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Derrick S. would like to know about your pet

Important Questions: 1. Does your dog have any allergies or special medical conditions? 2. Has your dog ever bitten (drawn blood) a person, dog, or other animal? 3. What’s your dog’s experience with other dogs and animals? 4. How often do you walk your dog? How often do you engage in exercise activities? 5. Does your dog have any unwanted behaviors? If so, would you want me to perform positive reinforcement dog training to correct one or more of these behaviors?

A typical day

-Nearby park includes walking trail and lake for swimming -Fenced backyard includes dog training course and secure-access swimming pool -Toys & Treats Galore!

Location

Phenix City, AL

Derrick S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Derrick S.

Phenix City, AL

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review