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Ellen R.

Chester

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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Experienced dog owner who loves helping people

Pet care experience

Why am I qualified to take care of your pets? I've had dogs, cats, horses and livestock my whole life. I've had jobs caring for horses, dogs, cats, and even cows. I've been a volunteer at Guide Dogs for the Blind and another guide dog school in Norway Last but not least, I have bachelors and masters in Animal Science, have taken courses in animal anatomy, nutrition, biology, animal welfare and behavior, and have been trained to administer medications. Why am I passionate about providing the best care for your pets? For 33 years (my whole life!), dogs have been important family members and I will treat yours as such! I love exercising and exploring, and have the energy and desire to give your dog the mental and physical stimulation he/she needs. I enjoy helping people as much as I like helping animals, and believe that going on vacation is important. I will do my best to ensure that your animals are safe and happy, so you can enjoy your time away to the fullest! I have two dogs of my own and they will need to come with me when I housesit, so we should meet ahead of time to make sure everyone gets along. Although I am new on Rover, I have been dog sitting for many years and have plenty of references. Feel free to ask!

Reviews

Jeremy T.
House Sitting • Dec 15, 2017
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Great dog sitter. Ellen stayed in my house, and took great care of it, and my dog. She sent a picture of the dog as well.

Kim P.
House Sitting • Oct 31, 2017
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Ellen was absolutely amazing!! She was great with our dog and we felt comfortable with her right away. She took our little one on multiple walks a day (even on runs!) and had no problems following the schedule we left. We will definitely use Ellen again in the future!! Thank you!!!

About Ellen R.

Communication

Usually responds in within a few days
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Right now I am only offering housesitting, so this doesn't really apply. But at home I have a fenced yard and my dogs are out when I can see them, but I don't feel safe leaving them out in the garden when i can't see them or if I'm not home.

Information Ellen R. would like to know about your pet

If they get along with my dogs, do they get along with "strange" dogs, can they be off lead? what is their diet like, and is any medication required? All the vet info of course.

A typical day

I typically take my dogs hiking and exploring new places which they love; yours would have the same great adventures while you're away. While I'm out hiking I also train my dogs and have them search for scents so they get extra mental stimulation.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Ellen can watch in your home

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

Availability

I usually work from home so I typically take the dogs out for a morning walk before work, lunchtime walk and evening walk or at least 2 of the above.Then they get a lot more playtime in the evening as well.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a year ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Ellen R.

Communication

Usually responds in within a few days
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Right now I am only offering housesitting, so this doesn't really apply. But at home I have a fenced yard and my dogs are out when I can see them, but I don't feel safe leaving them out in the garden when i can't see them or if I'm not home.

Information Ellen R. would like to know about your pet

If they get along with my dogs, do they get along with "strange" dogs, can they be off lead? what is their diet like, and is any medication required? All the vet info of course.

A typical day

I typically take my dogs hiking and exploring new places which they love; yours would have the same great adventures while you're away. While I'm out hiking I also train my dogs and have them search for scents so they get extra mental stimulation.

Location

Chester, United States

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Ellen R.

Chester

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews