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TheHikingShibas

Belmont, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews
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Responsible, Patient, Animal Lover

Pet care experience

I have been a dog/cat/ferret/bird/fish/Hedgehog owner and worked with many different breeds of dogs and cats for the past 25 years. I have experience in dealing with difficult breeds from the nervous Chihuahua's to my stubborn Shiba Inu pack. I am in total control when working with dogs and I am always the Alpha (leader) when handling or walking them. I am able to handle difficult situations with care and I am very attentive and observant of the behaviors dogs display and able to correct any aggression or negative behaviors before they can escalate. Many friends and many families have been trained by me to handle their dogs. These dogs are rehabilitated and the owners are educated on how to handle their old pets with a new calm and assertive attitude. I enjoy very much being a pet care specialist, because I am a complete animal lover and I get a great satisfaction for making all kinds of our furry friends happy. I have cared, trained and rehabilitated many dogs over the years and feel my advantage as a professional dog sitter rests in the deep connection I share with our canine friends. There is not a dog out there that I can not connect on some level which means I am very effective with even the most difficult and unsocial dogs. Some activities you can expect while I am sitting/visiting your dog are casual walks around the neighborhood, a game of fetch with a ball or frisbee in my yard, and if owners are in agreement, a great social experience at the local off-leash dog park under my close supervision. I work from home with overseas companies, so this allows me to be free during the days and early evenings as the majority of my work is done late at night on my computer and phone, thus allowing me to give complete focus on the dogs I am sitting and caring for during the day and evenings. I live alone, therefore there are no other people or children that could interfere with my sitting duties. I do have some help in the form of my Shiba Inus, "Junha" (You-Nah) and Buster. Their bios with photos are part of my profile. Junha is obedient and the most social dog I have ever worked with. She is always looking for a friend to play with, chew a bone together or just relax with on the floor. She exudes a calm and soothing behavior, which can be very contagious to dogs around her and I find she is perfect for helping me socializing some misbehaved and unsocial dogs. Newly rescued Buster has been a great addition to the pack. He is older than Junha and a master walker and he’s super affectionate to all people and children, which is normally not so with Shiba Inus. I don't just look after your dog or pet, they will be more socialized and well behaved after just one visit with us. Your home safe and secured, and you will rest assured with regular photo updates and just knowing someone accountable is there with a reliable vehicle in case of an emergency while you are away. It shouldn't be about cheapest price when it comes to your furry loved ones, it's about giving them the best possible service, and giving you peace of mind that your pet is safe and in good, caring and accountable hands. I look forward in working with your furry friends on a solo basis or with Junha and/or Buster, my Shiba Inus. Reach out now to set up your free meet and greet today.

Reviews

Logan J.
Dog Walking • Jul 07, 2017
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Erik is the best! I had never used a dog walker prior to finding Erik, he made it very easy and made me feel very comfortable leaving my dog in his care. He came and met with myself and dog prior to taking care of him and explained thoroughly how he takes care of your animal. He's very knowledgeable and it's easy to see that he has years of experience caring for his own animals as well as other people's. He keeps you well updated with pictures and detailed information about your animals care. I will continue to use Erik to care for my dog. 100% recommended.

Jacquie D.
House Sitting • Jun 16, 2017
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Really great I felt completely comfortable leaving my dog in his hands, he was reliable and knowledgable and responded to my last minute request really quickly!

Jacquie D.
House Sitting • Jun 14, 2017
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Everything went great! I received pictures along the way and a description of henrys stay, would definitely recommend

Cynthia D.
House Sitting • Sep 26, 2016
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You cannot ask for a better pet-sitter than Erik. From the immediate response time to the detailed updates while we were gone, everything Erik did put us completely at ease while we were looking for a sitter and on vacation. We needed someone to stay and watch our furry animal family of four within a week’s notice for an extended weekend. Erik responded to our initial request within minutes and a meeting was set up the next day. He is incredibly professional and very, very attentive and alert with all our animals. We have 2 huskies that require a lot of exercise and some special attention, from the moment they met him we knew they had found a good match. It is obvious when you meet him that he not only has a love for animals, but is also in total control when caring for and working with your pups (which is something we always look for.) Erik was very organized during our initial visit. He went over the entire schedule for the weekend, let us know where he would be and when, and what kind of correspondence we can expect while we were gone. The stay itself was exactly what we were looking for. Every morning and evening he would text us pictures and updates to let us know how our family was doing. He never for a moment left us wondering what was going on at home or if our 2 dogs and 2 cats were being cared for. With our permission, he even brought over his pup, Jitsu, and they all had a blast hanging out together, even the cats. Jitsu seems to have a very good temperament, the kind that puts other dogs at ease; he is welcome in our home any time. When we got home, everything was exactly as we left it, maybe even a little better. He had found the time to groom our dogs for us, do a load of towels/sheets we provided him with, and loaded the dishwasher! It was apparent when we saw our pups that Erik had done an outstanding job. I had never seen them so high in spirits after having been on vacation without them for a few days, but they loved being looked after by Erik and had a blast. I think they even miss him and his crew now. We will, without a doubt, be using Erik’s services any time we need someone to look after our home and family in the future. I highly recommend his services to anyone and everyone. Thank you for everything, Erik!

About TheHikingShibas

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information TheHikingShibas would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any bad behaviors that one can expect. Also like to know how their dogs react to other people, other dogs, other animals and small children.

A typical day

I live in center city, so you can expect daily walks around the city and if owners are agreement I can take them to the dog park to socialize with other dogs under my close observation and control.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$150per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$50per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$50per walk

TheHikingShibas can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About TheHikingShibas

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information TheHikingShibas would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any bad behaviors that one can expect. Also like to know how their dogs react to other people, other dogs, other animals and small children.

A typical day

I live in center city, so you can expect daily walks around the city and if owners are agreement I can take them to the dog park to socialize with other dogs under my close observation and control.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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TheHikingShibas

Belmont, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews