Erika M.
Alexandria, VA
Ready To Give Some Animal Lovin!
Pet care experience
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my page! I am a dog mom to a mini Australian Shepard and she is about to be 4 years old. Her name is Chloe and she is very lovable and full of energy. I have a lot of experience with taking care of dogs and I will always treat your dog like my own. Giving them lots of love, cuddles, treats, and attention! I have also watched dogs and cats for my friends multiple times. I make sure that I communicate with the owner about things I notice that are off-putting, making sure they are safe and happy, and consistently send pictures throughout the day. I will always go by the owners instructions, whether that’s keeping their dog away from squirrels/other dogs & follow their own feeding/walking schedule.
Reviews
Erika immediately made a great connection both with Ember and myself, and her gentle, sweet treatment of my dog immediately established that Ember would be her priority while she stayed with my dog. She sent pictures and videos and provided feedback throughout her stay with Ember, demonstrating both her high level of care for my dog but also understanding that this trip was the first time I have left my pup with someone new since the pandemic. Erika put my dog first and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone to stay with their beloved pet. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Erica was so great with Cleo! She kept us updated with adorable pictures and videos and left the house super clean! We would highly recommend and will definitely book in the future.
Erika went above and beyond by taking care of Harper and keeping us updated with daily pictures. Erika house sat for us while we were on vacation. When we came home our house was cleaned then before we left. It's wonderful to have such a reliable and caring dog sitter.
Erika is the absolute BEST!! She is so good with my senior dog Eli. She has taken such good care of him. She administered his medication every morning and every night. She kept me updated with pictures, feeding updates, and potty updates. I get so nervous leaving Eli but she made me feel so comfortable. She is also very flexible, I got stuck traveling because of bad weather and she was ready and willing to watch my dog an extra night. So thankful to have her! My go to dog sitter! 10/10!
About Erika M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I highly recommend meet and greets when I get a request & always want to make the dog parents feel at ease! I will treat your pet as if it is my own! I will make sure to go by your house rules and will crate your dog if needed! I am very communicative with the owner if there is a concern I need to flag to them or just to simply update the owner of how good he/she is being! I am also huge advocate on sending the owner picture updates every single day!
Information Erika M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any dietary restrictions or daily medications they need to take. Also, I would like to know what their day-to-day routine is whether that’s feeding time & potty breaks. Most importantly, pls let me know if your dog is leash or dog aggressive & if I should pay special attention to what your dog sniffs while on walks!
A typical day
I would take your dog on walks around the neighborhood, or take them to a dog park near by! I would also send you multiple updates via text and send you pictures, because who doesn’t feel relieved seeing their dog/cat happy with their sitter? A little pup cup wouldn’t hurt either, right?
Services
Erika can watch in your home
Availability
I work on the office from 9:00-5:00/5:30pm & work remotely on Fridays! I also work at my part-time job on Saturdays for about 5 hours but I will make sure to take your dog out before work 1-2X & immediately when I arrive back at the owners home.
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About Erika M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I highly recommend meet and greets when I get a request & always want to make the dog parents feel at ease! I will treat your pet as if it is my own! I will make sure to go by your house rules and will crate your dog if needed! I am very communicative with the owner if there is a concern I need to flag to them or just to simply update the owner of how good he/she is being! I am also huge advocate on sending the owner picture updates every single day!
Information Erika M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any dietary restrictions or daily medications they need to take. Also, I would like to know what their day-to-day routine is whether that’s feeding time & potty breaks. Most importantly, pls let me know if your dog is leash or dog aggressive & if I should pay special attention to what your dog sniffs while on walks!
A typical day
I would take your dog on walks around the neighborhood, or take them to a dog park near by! I would also send you multiple updates via text and send you pictures, because who doesn’t feel relieved seeing their dog/cat happy with their sitter? A little pup cup wouldn’t hurt either, right?
Location
Alexandria, VA
Pets
Erika M.
Alexandria, VA