Jericho H.
Boiceville, NY
my backyard is a mountain
Pet care experience
Does your dog need a lot of exercise? My backyard is a forest covered mountain that me and my pooch love to hike up as often as possible. Or does your pup need somewhere cozy to spend the night? I live in a cabin where pups are always welcome on the bed and there are 2 spacious crates with dog beds as well. The majority of my background with dogs comes from being a dog owner myself. I raised my dog Grumble from only 3 weeks old; she is now 7 years old and a very healthy 50 pounds for her breed (she is a blue heeler mix). I know how to care for puppies and am experienced with the discomforts of teething, indoor peeing, and other mess making behaviors. I can be calm but also assertive when it comes to discipline, as well. I believe in cage training, and will put a pooch in time out when they have misbehaved, if an owner so wishes. I also enjoy giving commands, I taught Grumble to sit, lay down, stay, shake, stand, and even to leap into my arms. I would be happy to continue any command training an owner has for their pup during any dog sitting gig. I am also comfortable with unspayed/uneutered dogs. My very own Grumble was not spayed until she was 6 years old. She never had a pregnancy and I kept her healthy during each heat. I do not mind if you're dog goes through a heat during a sitting and would be happy to accommodate her in anyway and keep her safe from male dog interaction for the duration of the heat. I am available for home visits/dog walks in the general Hudson Valley/Catskills regions. I'm happy to come by any time that the sun is out (between 8am and 4pm in the winter, or 6am and 8pm in the summer) most weekdays and some weekends. I'm usually available for hosting and would be open to the occasional overnight.
Reviews
Jericho was absolutely wonderful while watching our dog kona. She was super kind to kona the whole time, made sure to make her feel comfortable throughout her stay. I completely recommend Jericho and plan to use her again on our next visit!
Jericho watched my dog a number of times and I've seen her around a lot of dogs, including the 2 that she lives with (one that his hers). She takes great care of her dog and is comfortable around all the dogs I've seen her with. I always felt very good about leaving my dog with her. She clearly loves being around dogs and they respond very well to her. I was always impressed with how well trained her own dog is, who she raised up from a puppy. Her dog was injured in an accident a few years back, and it was so sweet to watch how much care she invested in those early days of recuperation when the dog was so vulnerable and needed so much help to recover. Jericho is a very competent person who has the rare combination of gentleness and firmness that dogs interact very well with.
Jericho and her dog are the reason why I have a dog pal! She is an excellent trainer, great human companion, and incredible person. She has watched my dog and many others' and I thoroughly trust her, over many other people, to be responsible, trustworthy, and genuinely caring with my dog.
I’ve known and been a close friend to Jericho for seven plus years, and throughout all those years i’ve known her to be a wonderful dog mama. Grumble, the dog she cares for, is one of the most well trained dogs i’ve come across so far. Jericho from the start has always been extremely dedicated to sweet Grumble. There’s no doubt in my mind that she wouldn’t feel the same amount of dedication to other dogs that she will be care taking, temporarily or not! I feel very strongly about that because I am, as of recently, a first time dog parent and I have left my sweet girl Cherry Baby with Jericho over night last month. Of course when I came back to her she was well fed, exercised and extremely happy! I will always trust her and I think everyone should when it comes to caring for a loveable doggie (or other pet) friend!
About Jericho H.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Jericho H. would like to know about your pet
My biggest concern is for your dog's comfort and safety. Is your dog comfortable socializing with other animals and/or people? What stresses your dog out? What makes him or her at ease? Does your dog have any allergies or strange behaviors? I'm happy to accommodate. I like meeting dogs of all breeds. I can't say I have a breed preference, I love mutts!
A typical day
mountain hikes, walks to the stream, swimming when the weather is nice, cuddling and playing.
Services
Jericho can host
Jericho can watch in your home
About Jericho H.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Jericho H. would like to know about your pet
My biggest concern is for your dog's comfort and safety. Is your dog comfortable socializing with other animals and/or people? What stresses your dog out? What makes him or her at ease? Does your dog have any allergies or strange behaviors? I'm happy to accommodate. I like meeting dogs of all breeds. I can't say I have a breed preference, I love mutts!
A typical day
mountain hikes, walks to the stream, swimming when the weather is nice, cuddling and playing.
Location
Boiceville, NY
Pets
Jericho H.
Boiceville, NY