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Erik C.

Oakland, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Erik can care for

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

Availability

ideally available most weekdays until 4pm, however I can make accommodations if there is a need. ideally after 11am so I can walk my own dog but I'm pretty flexible

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Erik C.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard with two dogs, an elderly small dog and an active medium/large dog. you're dog would be welcome to hang out with my dogs at my house up to 4 hours. If it's your preference, I could also bring one of my dogs over to your home and socialize there.

Information Erik C. would like to know about your pet

beyond simply meeting you with your dog at least the first time and knowing any particulars or preferences, i would like to know how much energy your dog has to burn off on their walk, I could potentially jog with your dog for a mile or two, but I'd have to be prepared ahead of time.

A typical day

I'd like to bring your dog to Indian Valley open space, there's a few different trial options taking 45min to 80 minutes. some of it's off leash some of it's not and I'm a rule follower. another option is bringing your pup to dogbone meadow park, it's a nice fenced in dog park with a large run area, obstacle course, and a small pup park. there's other trails as well, but there's leash restrictions: Rush Creek, Novato Deer Island, Novato Mt Burdell, Novato Shollenberger Park, Petaluma (weekend only) Las Gallinas Valley birding loop, San Rafael and open to suggestions as well

Location

Oakland, CA

Erik C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I can bring your dog to open spaces

Pet care experience

hey, I'm new to rover, I've had dogs all my life and after training my golden retriever to be so behaved off leash in open space I feel confident with slowly training someone else's dog to be well mannered off leash after a series of walks together.

Reviews

Debra M.
House Sitting • mai 02, 2026
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Erik was an excellent petsitter for our dog. He was very responsive and easy to communicate with and sent us frequent pictures from their walks. While our dog was initially nervous with having a "stranger" come in the house, Erik quickly won him over with attention and fun walks. He stayed in our house and left it clean and tidy. We wouldn't hesitate to use him again and would definitely recommend him to others.

Gina F.
House Sitting • avr. 12, 2026
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Erik took great care of our dog and cat. He sent pictures every day and a quick note to let us know what they had done that day. Thanks so much!

Shannon T.
Dog Walking • févr. 16, 2026
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Eric saved me yesterday with a last minute dog walk! We came home to very content and tired doggies- thank you Eric!!

Garrett Y.
House Sitting • févr. 11, 2026
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Erik is great!! He watched our pups for a few nights and he gave them love while also respecting our home and leaving it super clean! We received pictures and updates everyday and communicated clearly and quickly. I highly recommend him and will for sure have him watch our dogs in the future!!

About Erik C.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard with two dogs, an elderly small dog and an active medium/large dog. you're dog would be welcome to hang out with my dogs at my house up to 4 hours. If it's your preference, I could also bring one of my dogs over to your home and socialize there.

Information Erik C. would like to know about your pet

beyond simply meeting you with your dog at least the first time and knowing any particulars or preferences, i would like to know how much energy your dog has to burn off on their walk, I could potentially jog with your dog for a mile or two, but I'd have to be prepared ahead of time.

A typical day

I'd like to bring your dog to Indian Valley open space, there's a few different trial options taking 45min to 80 minutes. some of it's off leash some of it's not and I'm a rule follower. another option is bringing your pup to dogbone meadow park, it's a nice fenced in dog park with a large run area, obstacle course, and a small pup park. there's other trails as well, but there's leash restrictions: Rush Creek, Novato Deer Island, Novato Mt Burdell, Novato Shollenberger Park, Petaluma (weekend only) Las Gallinas Valley birding loop, San Rafael and open to suggestions as well

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Erik C.

Oakland, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
39 reviews