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Erica K.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews
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Love your pup like family :)

Pet care experience

A big reason I Rover is because I used to travel regularly for work and pet care was a stressor for me. Traveling was particularly difficult around holidays when demand was high and prices were higher. I have been in the conservation and non-profit field for work and the income is... modest. I decided that I wanted to help alleviate this stressor for others and try to keep my rates accessible and competitive while also recognizing that providing great care does take time and emotional energy. I’m flexible with my rate if you’re in a pinch so don’t be afraid to reach out to me if you need me to work within your budget. I have an older schnauzer who is sweet and chill. She's not into frequent humping or constant barking but she is patient when those things happen intermittently. You know, dog problems. My dogs name is toaster. She's great. As a native Floridian, I naturally enjoy long walks on the beach. Does your dog like to travel? We can hop in my truck and take a trip to the park. My house has tile floors and stairs and some rugs on the ground to help with traction. You know how dogs look like cartoons when they slide around on the slick floor? Dogs are great, aren’t they?

Reviews

Krista V.
Dog Boarding • Jan 20, 2019
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Erica was absolutely awesome! I was nervous to leave our pup since he usually travels with us or stays with family, and has some separation anxiety, but Erica squashed my fears right away. She sent photos regularly and let me know how well he was doing — he looked right at home and loving life! It was so comforting to know he was in great hands while we were away. My little dude and Erica got along famously, and we’ll definitely ask Erica to watch him again next time we need someone!

Holly C.
Dog Boarding • Nov 26, 2018
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So glad our pup got to stay with Erica while we were gone for Thanksgiving! Erica sent us daily updates with pictures, and Pepper got a lot of playtime and snuggling in. She was happy, clean, and tired out when we picked her. We also had to add a medication shortly before our stay, and Erica got them all to her on our schedule. Erica is super nice and I would definitely recommend having her take care of your dog!

Bailey B.
Dog Boarding • Nov 05, 2018
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Erica is an all-star sitter! She responded to my initial request promptly, took the time to make sure Pudding would fit in with her other dogs, and remained in constant communication through the boarding period. It was easy to enjoy myself on vacation knowing my pup was happy and healthy as ever. I'm sure he's excited for his next stay.

Caroline M.
Dog Boarding • Oct 15, 2018
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Reggie LOVED his stay with Erica, and I felt peace of mind knowing he was happy while I was away! She sent me pictures (with hilarious captions that made me laugh every time) which I appreciated very much. Next time we go out of town, we'll definitely be contacting Erica!

About Erica K.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I love animals and am a huge empath. I like to think I can anticipate their needs or their moods and accommodate them. Currently I prefer to care for them in their own home since my bunnies don’t appreciate canine house guests.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Erica K. would like to know about your pet

Any fears/ triggers as well as joys and comforts. Bad habits that they know they can get away with when the parents are away? Haha. Basically, how will your pet play with my emotions to get their way? ???

A typical day

If your pet wants to play, I want to play. If they want to cuddle, so do I. Just chill and do our own thing? No problem. Dog park? Awesome. Play tug of war, fetch, sing to each other, just exchange loving gazes- I like all of those things.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Erica can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Erica can watch in your home

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

Availability

I have a flexible weekday work schedule and I typically have weekends off. I can pop by on my lunch breaks or anytime on weekends.

About Erica K.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I love animals and am a huge empath. I like to think I can anticipate their needs or their moods and accommodate them. Currently I prefer to care for them in their own home since my bunnies don’t appreciate canine house guests.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Erica K. would like to know about your pet

Any fears/ triggers as well as joys and comforts. Bad habits that they know they can get away with when the parents are away? Haha. Basically, how will your pet play with my emotions to get their way? ???

A typical day

If your pet wants to play, I want to play. If they want to cuddle, so do I. Just chill and do our own thing? No problem. Dog park? Awesome. Play tug of war, fetch, sing to each other, just exchange loving gazes- I like all of those things.

Location

Austin, TX

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Erica K.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews