Erica R.
Minneapolis, MN
Active & dependable, self-employed!
Pet care experience
I have over 28 years (minus a few in early childhood) of experience living with and independently caring for all different breeds, personalities, and energy levels of dogs, as well as many other types of animals including cats, chickens, reptiles and amphibians. Over the last 15 years or so, I've taken to helping out with my friends, family, and even a few of my clients' (I'm a self-employed hairdresser) pets as well. I spent a number of years as a foster home for a local pitbull rescue, and have been active in animal advocating for many years. If you are looking for someone to help out and keep your pup (or other creatures!) happy, healthy, entertained, and treated exactly like a member of the family for as long as they visit, I've got you covered! Dogs absolutely have contributed to my happiness over and over again, so if I can help someone else who loves their own dog as much as I have loved every one of mine, it would be an absolute pleasure!
Reviews
Erica is the best. She takes great care of Mugsy and always fills me in as to the happenings of the day. I highly recommend!
Our girls just love staying with Erica and Camille! They're always so kind and flexible. We also LOVE the updates. Can't wait until our next stay!
Erica always does great with my dog and sends me lots of updates. Best of all my dog thinks she's great!
Love Erica and her family. They were great with Abby!
About Erica R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m extremely careful to follow any and all instructions given to me about your dogs routines, needs, and so on. I do my absolute best to accommodate any and all requests, and will send you pictures and updates regularly if you’d like!
Home
Information Erica R. would like to know about your pet
I love and respect all dogs equally, and have no breed bias or preferences whatsoever! I would like most to know about a dogs general temperament, particularly around other animals, new people and children. I think it is important to know as well if the dog has any particular fears (storms, loud noises, car rides, etc.,) so that I can do everything in my ability to keep the dog happy and comfortable at all times. I find it to be helpful if I know ahead of time what kind of toys/ treats a dog enjoys, or can't have, as well as if they have a specialized diet or medications, or a general routine for day to day life! I do require that I meet a pet before I agree to caring for them to be certain we will be a good fit, and they’ll be comfortable with me walking into their home, or them walking into mine. If your dog will be staying with me at home for any period of time, I find it’s best to let them meet with my dogs in advance to make sure everyone’s personalities mesh well!
A typical day
I am a huge fan of walks around whatever walking trails are closest to me when the weather is favorable, but am more than happy to trek up and down the sidewalk in the neighborhood when it’s weather safe to do so (Minnesota is a land of extremes after all), I also am all about playing with toys in the yard or house! -I would love to do these things with your dog! We do have a large, fully fenced back yard for running and playing in. We spend a lot of time outside when it's possible! If your dog likes to be/ needs to be brushed, I'm more than happy to take care to do that during their stay! There are TONS of toys at our house for dogs to play with, as well as three enthusiastic, but respectful dogs of our own, a fenced in chicken run complete with 11 hens, and a pre-teen (human) girl who absolutely adores animals, and will play with them (under total supervision) until either they wear her out, or vice-versa!
Services
Erica can host
Erica can watch in your home
Availability
I work outside of my home part time, but am self employed and work close to home, on my own schedule. I can easily accommodate many plans for walks or drop in visits, as well as specialized care etc. for your pet when planned in advance.
About Erica R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m extremely careful to follow any and all instructions given to me about your dogs routines, needs, and so on. I do my absolute best to accommodate any and all requests, and will send you pictures and updates regularly if you’d like!
Home
Information Erica R. would like to know about your pet
I love and respect all dogs equally, and have no breed bias or preferences whatsoever! I would like most to know about a dogs general temperament, particularly around other animals, new people and children. I think it is important to know as well if the dog has any particular fears (storms, loud noises, car rides, etc.,) so that I can do everything in my ability to keep the dog happy and comfortable at all times. I find it to be helpful if I know ahead of time what kind of toys/ treats a dog enjoys, or can't have, as well as if they have a specialized diet or medications, or a general routine for day to day life! I do require that I meet a pet before I agree to caring for them to be certain we will be a good fit, and they’ll be comfortable with me walking into their home, or them walking into mine. If your dog will be staying with me at home for any period of time, I find it’s best to let them meet with my dogs in advance to make sure everyone’s personalities mesh well!
A typical day
I am a huge fan of walks around whatever walking trails are closest to me when the weather is favorable, but am more than happy to trek up and down the sidewalk in the neighborhood when it’s weather safe to do so (Minnesota is a land of extremes after all), I also am all about playing with toys in the yard or house! -I would love to do these things with your dog! We do have a large, fully fenced back yard for running and playing in. We spend a lot of time outside when it's possible! If your dog likes to be/ needs to be brushed, I'm more than happy to take care to do that during their stay! There are TONS of toys at our house for dogs to play with, as well as three enthusiastic, but respectful dogs of our own, a fenced in chicken run complete with 11 hens, and a pre-teen (human) girl who absolutely adores animals, and will play with them (under total supervision) until either they wear her out, or vice-versa!
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Pets
Erica R.
Minneapolis, MN