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Erika B.

Santee, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
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I Will Treat Your Pet Like My Own!

Pet care experience

I have more than 10 years of experience working with dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I have interned under licensed veterinarians, volunteered with countless animal rescue groups, was employed as a shelter manager for a no-kill animal shelter, and have worked at two different doggy daycare centers. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and have completely fallen in love with the problem-solving aspects of dog training and how it allows me to help owners and their pets live happier, less frustrating, lives together! I do have a full time job and an adolescent Border Collie, but am available for overnight stays in your home or in mine and will give all my extra time and attention to your pup during my stay! My goal is for your dog to hardly miss you while you are gone and to keep their routine as close to normal as possible during your absence. I do currently have my own dog, Dash, who sometimes accompanied me on my overnight stays if your dog wants a playmate! I have been fostering dogs through local rescue groups and animal shelters for several years and have become accustomed to many different kinds of dogs in that time. Why I love dog sitting... I've loved dogs all my life! I got my first dog when I was 6, a black lab named Holly, and a Bichon Frise, Dixie, the dog who was considered by every member of my family to really be "mine" when I was 9. The years when I was in college and away from my dogs was hard and as soon as I moved out on my own, but couldn't yet afford my own dog, I started pet-sitting and dog walking for friends and neighbors. Since then, I have longed to have a dog in my house at all times, but wasn’t immediately financially ready for my own forever dog. So I have been volunteering at a couple of local animal shelters as a Foster Mom for dogs in need of a temporary home, and a little extra TLC, before they are adopted into their forever homes!

Reviews

Mike K.
Dog Walking • Nov 28, 2021
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Erika couldn't have been more helpful or easier to work with. She took great care of our dogs!

Erin R.
Dog Walking • Dec 05, 2020
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Rico loves it when Erika takes him for his walk. He starts looking for her before she even arrives because he is so excited, then takes a long nap afterward! Erika is very responsible, dependable, and wonderful with my little Rico. She also house sat for us and I didn't worry about him at all because I knew he was being well cared for, which is saying a lot because he is very spoiled.

Laura H.
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2020
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Erika was amazing as always! Our furkids adore her and she is so reliable and friendly. We’re so lucky to have found her!

Leah T.
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2020
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Erika was AMAZING. This is the first time I’ve left Cordelia over night with someone and she made me feel at ease. Cordelia looked so happy and snuggly in all of the videos and photos. I will definitely use Erika again for dog sitting!!

About Erika B.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Erika B. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know your dog's habits and their daily routines as well as their personalities. What do they like to eat? Play with? Where do they like to walk? What don't they like? What is the reward/punishment system in your household? What are they allowed/not allowed to do? No breed preferences. I love them all!

A typical day

I love going for long walks with my dog friends! A game of fetch or tug never gets boring! As a dog trainer, I know that mental exercise is as important as physical exercise and would love to teach your pup a new trick, or practice an old one, during our time together!

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$28per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$28per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Erika can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Erika can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Erika B.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Erika B. would like to know about your pet

I'd like to know your dog's habits and their daily routines as well as their personalities. What do they like to eat? Play with? Where do they like to walk? What don't they like? What is the reward/punishment system in your household? What are they allowed/not allowed to do? No breed preferences. I love them all!

A typical day

I love going for long walks with my dog friends! A game of fetch or tug never gets boring! As a dog trainer, I know that mental exercise is as important as physical exercise and would love to teach your pup a new trick, or practice an old one, during our time together!

Location

Santee, CA

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Erika B.

Santee, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews