Jerica L.
Jerica L.
Contact for Boarding
from $44 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Becoming part of the family!
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!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Husker had another great stay with Jerica. Even though sometimes many months pass between stays, he is always happy to arrive at her house and always has a great time. Jerica continues to be a great communicator and sends updates with videos and pics of my big boy having a blast.
Amazing as always! She treats our boys like her own. We’re so lucky to have found her!
Jerica was great with my fur babies. This was the first time they stayed with someone other than family and she provided a safe place for them while I was out of town. Jerica was accommodating to my travel plans which was helpful with my flight delays. She kept me posted the whole time and reached out to me if she had questions for me about their care. I will definitely rebook with Jerica in the future. I even think my fur babies missed her after they came home, which speaks volumes of the care she provided them.
Jerica has checked in on our cat Marzipan every time we’ve been out of town and she has always been so good with her! Marzipan takes time to warm up to people and now she really likes her! Jerica is always thorough in her updates and sends lots of photos so we know she’s well taken care of. Jerica also let us know when Marzipan seemed a little off (because she knew her routine so well!) so that we could make sure to take her to the vet if needed. I appreciated Jerica checking in on Marzipan so well until we got back to see her!
Jerica is professional, kind, and loves on our dogs so well. We use her every time we head out of town and entrust her whole heartedly. Our dogs clearly love seeing her, too! Cannot recommend her enough.
Jerica is a very knowledgable dog sitter. I felt very comfortable the entire time knowing my dog was in good hands! She is very responsive and communicative. Would definitely hire again.
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Schedule
I currently work remote and am home most of the time (minus a few errands here and there). We do morning walks in the summer since it's so hot and evening walks in the rest of the year. I do ask you respect my time and schedule drop off and pickups between 8am and 8pm. If you have to use a time outside of that there might be an additional charge added on. Thank you for understanding.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have seen so much in my years as a foster pet parent. I have worked with dog behaviorist to learn body language and assure we have the safest and happiest environment in the home. If you dog doesn't love other dogs, then I crate and rotate giving your dog some freedom out and about without the stress of other dogs in their face. When they are in "crate time" I give them free range of the dog room I created that is a safe environment for them to hang out in. They have a bed, fresh water, toys, and puzzle toys to help keep them entertained. We go on a much deserved walk in the morning and at night to assure they are exercised and exhausted for bedtime. If they are dog friendly then they will have free range in the house with my resident dogs to hang out and enjoy just being while I'm working from home or we are all hanging out watching TV, cleaning, etc..
Pets
A typical day
Every dog in my house is loved and praised. We have toys and activities to keep your dog happy and healthy. We go on daily walks and can do things like fetch and such in the backyard if your dog loves that. Having Hutto Lake right across the street gives us a safe and inviting place for our walks. It's about 1.5 miles for one loop around. Some dogs that's enough and others need more. We can go for hours if it's what is best for your pet!