Erin P.
Waterville, ME
Services
Erin can host
Erin can care for
Availability
I work from home five days a week. I work from home full-time and can navigate my schedule most days by the needs of the pack. Without a doubt they can go outside whenever they need. At most during the week I could leave the house from 1-3 hours. I will sometimes need to leave the house for 2-6 hours at a time especially on weekends, but can arrange any accommodation that makes your pup comfortable – free, crate, room etc.
About Erin P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
All dogs are allowed on the couch and my bed, though not all will sleep on the bed at night. I make sure to have a dog bed available for each pup in the house and have crate options too if individual space makes your pup feel more comfortable. The house is set up so that all living is on the first floor, so there are only two stairs into the home and two stairs off of the deck. During the warmer months I have a dog door for free access to the fenced in yard. However, in the winter months I maintain taking the dogs out at regular intervals. All dogs will be fed safely alone so no issues are allowed to develop. All stairs inside are blocked off either by baby gate or doors (for my blind boy). Pack management is key to safety and with lots of experience I know I can navigate it well.
Home
Information Erin P. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if you dog has any special needs or behavioral traits/patterns I should be aware of. What are their favorite toys or least favorite toys? How do they show if they are uncomfortable or upset? Do they like riding in the car? I'd love to learn anything and everything about your pup!
A typical day
My goal is that no dog is bored for very long. So whether it's puzzle games, chewing, fetch, walks around the neighborhood, tug o war, or even just physical touch and cuddles, I aim to keep each dog entertained and content so everyone has their needs met.
Location
Waterville, ME
Pets
Camp for your pup-Safe, Love, Fun!
Pet care experience
As a lifelong dog owner, I know the importance of feeling confidence in your pet’s care while you are away – for the day or for weeks. I grew up with German Shepards, Labrador Retrievers, Weimaraners, and of course your traditional mutts. I’m comfortable with medium and large breeds with varying degrees of energy and structure needs. In adulthood I’ve dedicated myself to seniors and pups with special needs. My current pack is all neutered males - Riley (12), Vinnie (17), Gilroy (4, Cerebellar Aplasia), and Louie (4, Blind). Everyone in the pack is dog friendly and more importantly I know them well and how to navigate introducing new members. Pack management is a critical and advantageous skill I live in a single family detached home with a large fenced in yard. The dogs are allowed on the furniture. I have extra crates, cots, dog beds, and toys. With a traditional cape style, I can also keep pack members separate if needed, especially at mealtime to keep everyone safe. My home and I have been approved by three different reputable rescues in the last 3 years. I have established relationships with not only my local vet, Dirigo, but also specialists at Maine Veterinary Medical Center. I have experience with high needs behavioral and physical pups. Though I do not think taking in an aggressive dog into the pack for sitting is a good idea, I am comfortable and understand dogs with anxiety that might need some extra time or care. I have experience with dogs paralyzed in the back end, cerebellar hypoplasia (wobbly), cerebellar aplasia (no balance), hydrocephalus, blindness, senior needs, puppy needs and training. In the last year my pack has included three more pups (may two rest in peace, and one continue to live his best life with his forever mom) and so I open my home to boarding knowing that my current boys are already okay with new members. If you have any questions please reach out!
Reviews
Erin took great care of our pup and kept us updated about how he was doing while we were gone. She was very accommodating with Chester’s needs. Great pet sitter!
Can't recommend Erin enough—we felt like we were leaving Friday with an old friend! She responded to us instantly and was able to fit Friday into her schedule last minute. She went above and beyond to make sure that Friday was comfortable and well taken care of during the day. To top it off, we received so many fantastic photographs. We will definitely be reaching out again once we are back in Waterville. You can't go wrong with Erin and her friendly pack of dogs!
Erin is excellent with dogs of all kinds. She herself has cared for a variety of dogs with different conditions. She has watched my 70ish lb male dog several times and he's been very well cared for. He enjoys spending time in her yard and getting lots of pets from Erin. My dog (Jack) fits right in with her dogs who are all very friendly. Highly recommend!
Let me start by saying that Erin is an incredible dog sitter who clearly knows what she is doing and cares for doggies. She asked questions about how my dogs need to be cared for/ if they have any special needs, she asked about behaviors and how they like to be loved. I could tell when I picked them up that they’d been given everything they needed. (Plus, she has the sweetest dogs of her own). Will use Erin again for sure!
About Erin P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
All dogs are allowed on the couch and my bed, though not all will sleep on the bed at night. I make sure to have a dog bed available for each pup in the house and have crate options too if individual space makes your pup feel more comfortable. The house is set up so that all living is on the first floor, so there are only two stairs into the home and two stairs off of the deck. During the warmer months I have a dog door for free access to the fenced in yard. However, in the winter months I maintain taking the dogs out at regular intervals. All dogs will be fed safely alone so no issues are allowed to develop. All stairs inside are blocked off either by baby gate or doors (for my blind boy). Pack management is key to safety and with lots of experience I know I can navigate it well.
Home
Information Erin P. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if you dog has any special needs or behavioral traits/patterns I should be aware of. What are their favorite toys or least favorite toys? How do they show if they are uncomfortable or upset? Do they like riding in the car? I'd love to learn anything and everything about your pup!
A typical day
My goal is that no dog is bored for very long. So whether it's puzzle games, chewing, fetch, walks around the neighborhood, tug o war, or even just physical touch and cuddles, I aim to keep each dog entertained and content so everyone has their needs met.
Erin P.
Waterville, ME