Hello and welcome to my Rover Page! I am Jerica, and I would LOVE to host your pet during your next get away. A little about me: I am an experienced dog owner, who love my 2 dogs to pieces. I have a 11 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback, and a 2 year old poodle mix. I have been a foster parent for local shelter pets since 2008. I have fostered well over 250 dogs in my home. I have had dogs of all sizes and temperaments in the home and can work with your dog’s quirks just fine. I have spent several years and 100s of dollars learning how to read body language to help assure your dog is happy, healthy and stress free during their visit with us. I live in a quiet neighborhood in Hutto across the street from a park with a great walking trail. I attempt to walk to dogs each morning around the trail in groups to assure everyone get some personal attention and interaction, along with constructive exercise. I do crate dogs in my home for both my safety and theirs, throughout the day for quiet time, feedings and at night for sleeping. With years of experience in working with dog behaviorist and trainers, I have learned the art of downtime is key to keeping everyone safe. I don’t push relationships between dogs in the house. I currently work completely remote. Most reasons I leave the house is to meet new potential clients or quick drop-ins. Depending on weather and dogs I have an open door policy. The back door is left open when I am in the living room hanging out for dogs to come in and out as they please. This isn’t an option in the heat of the summer or extremely cold days in the winter. Those days I just do frequent outside times. There is a large stash of chew toys, stuffies and puzzle toys around chewers to keep out of trouble. Our spacious backyard has “gone to the dogs” complete with a kiddie pool and toys to play outside. I am excited to welcome your family member into my home and can’t wait to build another client relationship!