Emily R.
Emily R.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Behaviorist and Animal Lover
Hi! I’m Emily and I have the best job in the world! I work with humans and dogs to create a strong foundation built on trust, guidance, respect, and leadership. Backstory: I mentored with a veterinarian through high school, and I was so blessed to get incredible hands on skills medically caring for dogs and cats (and even some hamsters and birds)! Due to this, I’m very comfortable with the often not-so-pretty side to dirty messes and medical needs. If you have a pet with special needs, let’s chat about how we can keep them the most comfortable and cared for in my home! I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies before moving overseas. There, I ran an animal rescue, overseeing the care and fostering of about 100 cats and dogs at a time, many of which I helped foster. Once stateside, I decided to continue working with animals and add in “human” training. I began training basic obedience and correcting behaviors for puppy and adult dogs, and I also worked with psychiatric service dogs. Throughout this, most owners I spoke with felt THEY were the ones lacking knowledge, and so I’ve adapted my training and care to the needs of ALL family members. Turns out, my degree wasn’t for nothing ;) About our family: I have a baby girl, two wonderful stepsons, three dogs, and three kitties that make our family wild and so lovely. We are an outdoorsy family, and we all take part in the care of the animals. Our kiddos have grown up learning to respect pets’ boundaries, and we are well versed in the proper introduction for the safety of all. I can’t wait to hear about your family and how we can best serve your pet care and training needs!
Cat care experience
Emily also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Super fantastic sitter! Great communication, accommodating, and most importantly caring. My lil puppy boys always has a good time and is safe. THANK YOU!!
Emily is fantastic! She is so nice, extremely caring, and very accommodating. I have an energetic deaf pup and she gave him an amazing time while taking great care of my lil boys. I HIGHLY recommended using Emily and will absolutely use here again in the future. A++
Emily was a great sitter. I felt so safe to leave Rover with Emily. Highly recommend.
Emily was great and did such a good job taking care of Tillie!
Emily was incredible caring for our super energetic GSP Copper for 4 nights! She is very knowledgeable and creative in working with him. In general was easy to communicate with and made it very easy for us to leave him. He was TIRED when he got home. Thanks!
I honestly do not know where to begin. Upon our initial Meet and Greet, I’m sure Emily must have thought I was a complete basket case and in over my head with two Dalmatians, (one of which is an "Anxious Annie" with behavioral “quirks”) and a VERY curious 2-year-old in toe. Emily approached my chaos with nothing but complete ease and confidence. She exudes patients, understanding, is completely competent, accommodating, and willing to make recommendations based on experience. One of my dogs is extremely high maintenance and the complete definition of everything people shy away from when it comes to Dalmatians. Upon meeting Emily, I was seriously considering rehoming him. After a month and half with Emily and implementing Emily's suggestions I have seen progress and have gained understanding which has helped my work with him. I can finally take an enjoyable walk around my neighborhood and equipped to manage stressful situations because Emily has taken the time to "train" me as well. That is just the beginning. There just is not enough space in the box for me to ramble on about how much I appreciate Emily and quite literally her Family and her animals as they have all adjusted their days when my two crazies are with them. Not only does Emily care for my fur babies as if they were her own, but her Husband and adorable boys do as well. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that they are taken care of and I pick up happy pups at the end of the day. I highly recommend Emily and I am so happy I found her!!!
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Schedule
I work from home, so I’m available during the day to accommodate your needs. Please, look in advance for weekend and holiday availability, too, as we try to help others with their pet care needs during busy times when we know we’ll be around!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a vinyl fenced in yard. My dogs are crate trained, and I typically crate dogs overnight who are comfortable with it for their safety and to keep them out of trouble!
Pets
A typical day
We like to go for walks, play with toys at the neighborhood park, and play in the backyard. Snuggles are also a must if your pet enjoys them!