Jer O.
Harrington, DE
Small Hands Big Heart
Pet care experience
I grew up with small and large dogs and different kinds of kitty cats. I love big dogs. I love small dogs. I love all dogs, and I don't believe there are any bad dogs. With my own animals over the years, I've read and learned a lot about behavior and training, have dealt with animals with anxiety to help them overcome it, and even trained cats to calmly endure baths and car rides.
Cat care experience
Jer also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Was our 1st time boarding and Jer was so patient and understanding. Loved the daily check-ins and pictures, she was understanding when we were running late picking our boy up. If we need a sitter again we will definitely choose Jer. Thank you for taking such good care of our boy.
Great care of our pups and cat House taken care of well 18 day stay this time. High recommend
Extremely easy to work with and she was very responsive. Loved the daily pics!
Jer was absolutely amazing! My girl, Audrey, was a rescue we had for only a few months and Jer was her first Rover experience. Jer was patient as Audrey had full shelter manners. She Jumped on people and pulled during walks. Mind you she is a pitbull terrier and over 60 pounds. Jer was so patient and knew so much about how to better train Audrey during walks and even gifted me a walking lead and showed me how to use it with her. Audrey came home with so many manners. She no longer jumps on me or others and does not even jump on the couch anymore. She goes right into her lead before walks and pulls less. I’m so grateful for Jer and her flexibility. I had to extend her twice during her stay and she was ok with this. So grateful for Jer and how she cared for my dog. Would definitely use her again! Thanks for everything, Jer!
About Jer O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Health and Safety comes first - that mens food, water, potty breaks and security (everyone being friendly and able to have fun) - so we can have easy fun all day. I like to get everyone on a predictable schedule and rotation of activities (home feeding schedule blended with a 3 hour rotation of potty time, active play, and relaxing). I'm not a whisperer, but I do like reading up on different kinds of training or techniques to use to help animals communicate with us humans. I prefer to develop verbal/ gentle hands interactions with dogs and cats - largely based on the philosophy (but leash-free) of the Whitehouse method - similar to Cesar Millan - there are no bad dogs (or cats). Firm, stoic patience and gentle hands with compliments and rewards are the most effective tools. When multiple pups and kittehs are abound, I make sure we accommodate personality differences - health and safety first - my house is able to comfortably accommodate off-set rotations and separate rooms.
Home
Information Jer O. would like to know about your pet
Let me know of any history of anxiety, health issues, or reactiveness your pet may have. Please let me know of your in-home corrective techniques, training expectations (like barking or jumping on furniture) that you'd like me to continue during their stay.
A typical day
structured play time, free play, lounge hour, feeding times, gardening time, finding the perfect buddy to hang with, staying cool on hot days indoors or in dog pool, staying warm on cold days with movie and story time
Services
Jer can host
Jer can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home, so I am available most days out of the month and only usually leave to do walks or drop-ins during the day
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About Jer O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Health and Safety comes first - that mens food, water, potty breaks and security (everyone being friendly and able to have fun) - so we can have easy fun all day. I like to get everyone on a predictable schedule and rotation of activities (home feeding schedule blended with a 3 hour rotation of potty time, active play, and relaxing). I'm not a whisperer, but I do like reading up on different kinds of training or techniques to use to help animals communicate with us humans. I prefer to develop verbal/ gentle hands interactions with dogs and cats - largely based on the philosophy (but leash-free) of the Whitehouse method - similar to Cesar Millan - there are no bad dogs (or cats). Firm, stoic patience and gentle hands with compliments and rewards are the most effective tools. When multiple pups and kittehs are abound, I make sure we accommodate personality differences - health and safety first - my house is able to comfortably accommodate off-set rotations and separate rooms.
Home
Information Jer O. would like to know about your pet
Let me know of any history of anxiety, health issues, or reactiveness your pet may have. Please let me know of your in-home corrective techniques, training expectations (like barking or jumping on furniture) that you'd like me to continue during their stay.
A typical day
structured play time, free play, lounge hour, feeding times, gardening time, finding the perfect buddy to hang with, staying cool on hot days indoors or in dog pool, staying warm on cold days with movie and story time
Location
Harrington, DE
Pets
Jer O.
Harrington, DE