Erika S.
Erika S.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
High Energy Dog Pro 🐾⚡️
Hi, I’m Erika! I’ve been an animal lover my whole life and have years of experience caring for pets of all sizes. While I happily care for dogs and cats of any breed, I especially enjoy working with large, high-energy dogs. I currently have a rescued Husky/Shepherd mix named Dune, and we’ve spent hours training, hiking, walking, and working on mental enrichment together. Whether your dog loves long walks, trail adventures, fetch, or simply plenty of attention, I’m happy to tailor my care to their personality and energy level. If your pup enjoys canine company and you’re comfortable with it, I’d love to bring them along on one of our walks or hikes! Growing up, I had a German Shepherd/Lab mix for 11 years, followed by helping care for a Husky/Lab mix and fostering another Husky before adopting Dune. These experiences have made me comfortable handling strong, intelligent breeds and given me a deep appreciation for each dog’s unique personality. As a millennial dog mom, I know how important it is to trust someone with your pet, and my goal is to make them feel safe, loved, and well cared for while you’re away. I’ll treat them and love them like one of my own and keep you updated every step of the way with photos and messages so you can have complete peace of mind, exactly as I would want when I’m away.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Erika did a fabulous job watching our sweet pup. Would highly recommend for dog sitting services.
Thank you Erika for the last minute accommodation and for taking care of my babies.
Erika took care of our kitties very well while we were out of town. They seemed happy to see us when we returned, but also could tell they were well cared for. We will definitely book her again if we need a sitter.
Erika was very attentive with my two dogs and made them feel at home while away from home. I was given lots of updates and was able to feel at ease while away from my pups. I’d recommend her to anyone!
This is our 2nd time booking with Erika and she is so amazing! She is so attentive with our dog and makes sure our dog gets plenty of play time and love when we’re out of town. She communicates everything so well with us & is just great! It is such a relief knowing that my dog is in the best care when we’re not there! We will continue booking with Erika!!
Very friendly and communicative! Thank you for taking such great care of our dog!!!
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Schedule
I am available before, sometimes during, and after my 9-5 job, or on most weekends, to walk or check in on your pup! I’m also happy to host pets in my home, but would love a meet and greet to make sure they get along with Dune.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. I know every pet has their own routine, so I take the time to learn their schedule, preferences, and any special instructions to help them feel as comfortable as possible while you’re away. When caring for pets in your home, I’ll treat both your pet and your home with the same respect I would my own. I’ll follow your feeding, walking, medication, and training routines, keep your home clean and secure, and always make sure doors, gates, and leashes are safely handled. I’ll also send regular photo updates so you can see how your pet is doing and have peace of mind while you’re away. If your pet is staying with me, they’ll be treated like part of the family. They’ll have plenty of exercise, playtime, enrichment, and, of course, lots of love and attention. I believe in positive reinforcement, close supervision, and creating a calm, safe environment where every pet can feel at home. And yes, they are allowed on furniture in this household :)
Pets
A typical day
I love hiking and everything outdoors! Apart from Arizona summers, would love for your dogs to join me on daily walks & weekend hikes. If your dog likes to swim I’ve got them covered too!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatErika can host up to 2 pets per night
- Breed, age, activity level, any special notes, and if they get along with other dogs. Our dog Dune has a high energy level but he knows when to leave dogs alone if they can’t match his energy