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Erika R.

Sterling, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Erika can host

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

Erika can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I am mostly available on the weekends. I can also provide services on the weekdays after 5:00pm. I do work full time and I do find that my sense of relaxation and de stressing after work is enjoying the company of my dog and your pets.

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About Erika R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I make sure they are fed, walked, groomed, kept clean and given the love and attention they deserve. With multiple dogs it’s always supervised. I do have a fenced yard and gates to separate smaller dogs from big dogs if needed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Erika R. would like to know about your pet

A meet and greet is a requirement for me. I think it is going to be for your dog and all of our benefits to meet first prior to accepting any service to ensure that we all are a good fit for each other. I would also like to know if they are fully vaccinated and up to date. I’d like to know personality and temperament. I’d like to know their reactions to people and other dogs.

A typical day

If they are water dogs and it’s warm, sprinkler and hose and doggy inflated pool. Play ball and fetch. I have so many walking trails all around me. I do not personally prefer dog parks because it’s a very uncontrolled environment. I do have a fenced yard where your babies can run around safely.

Location

Sterling, VA

Erika R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Doggy love is pure love!

Pet care experience

I’ve owned and cared for my own Labradors for most of my life. I will care for your fur babies like my own. When I have multiple dogs, I always supervise and don’t leave them alone. I will always ensure that your pets are fed, walked, kept clean, and given the attention they deserve. I do require that we do a meet and greet before accepting boarding services. I want to make sure that your dog, myself and my dog would make a good fit. I have a 17 year old daughter, who loves dogs, that assists me. She is definitely one doggy whisperer and the resident treat giver and the doggos know it!

Reviews

William P.
Boarding • Aug. 05, 2025
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My pup had a great vacation!!! Will absolutely reach out next time I need boarding!

Nrupendra M.
Boarding • Mai 19, 2025
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Erika, Is great! She took care of Buster really well. She shared pictures regularly! And provided updates on him! Thank you

Sharon P.
Boarding • Sep. 30, 2024
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Erika and family took excellent care of Skylar. She walked her and daughter paid a lot of attention to her. She was well taken care of. We'll use her again when the need arises.

Bobby H.
Okt. 14, 2022

I have known Erika as a dawgmother for 2 years and she is awesome! Erika gives unquantifiable live to her own dog and has extended that live to mine and every other dog in the neighborhood. I can attest to Erika’s reliability, responsibility and dedication. She walks dogs day or night, rain, shine or driven rain! I trust her with care for my buddy and you can be confident to trust Erika.

About Erika R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I make sure they are fed, walked, groomed, kept clean and given the love and attention they deserve. With multiple dogs it’s always supervised. I do have a fenced yard and gates to separate smaller dogs from big dogs if needed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Erika R. would like to know about your pet

A meet and greet is a requirement for me. I think it is going to be for your dog and all of our benefits to meet first prior to accepting any service to ensure that we all are a good fit for each other. I would also like to know if they are fully vaccinated and up to date. I’d like to know personality and temperament. I’d like to know their reactions to people and other dogs.

A typical day

If they are water dogs and it’s warm, sprinkler and hose and doggy inflated pool. Play ball and fetch. I have so many walking trails all around me. I do not personally prefer dog parks because it’s a very uncontrolled environment. I do have a fenced yard where your babies can run around safely.

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Erika R.

Sterling, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews