Profile image
Profile image

Jerika F.

Springfield, MO

4 reviews
Image 0
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
15PhotosView All

Big or small I love them all!

Pet care experience

I bought my car to accommodate my dogs so suffice it to say that I'm a little obsessed. I've raised three dogs from puppies and actually raised kittens to be dog friendly. I love to cook and make treats for my dogs, and on any given day you will see me surrounded by animals in the kitchen. (I can make treats for kitties too!) I have experience bathing dogs and trimming nails, but not fur, except between toes, haha. I love to keep things organic to avoid bad reactions to certain soaps and such, Mathis, a Lab Chow I watch and am currently being cuddled by, is allergic to a lot of soaps and has very sensitive skin, so a lot of my in-home products are oatmeal, no scent, type things. If your dog is of a heartier constitution, I have a couple dog perfumes to make it smell like they did NOT wallow in a creek during their visit. I've worked with dogs who have a variety of personalities and challenges, everything from dog aggressive dogs, to hyperactive herding dogs, to dogs with separation anxiety. My older dogs clients, Max and Mathias (pictures on the profile) both have medical conditions so I am well versed in giving medicines and doing adjusted workouts for special needs dogs. I have one dog at home now and she is a terrier mix who just wants to play and be your dogs' best friend. Zenobia loves to have friends over and is extremely dog friendly. She was a rescue so I have a lot experience and can empathize with getting a dog with a big ? in their file. It's an adventure and I've learned to roll with the punches and get her socialized ASAP, so she's happy to help your dog through the same! In short, I love and have experience with all sized breeds of four-legged friends and can't wait to meet yours!

Reviews

Amy W.
Jun 04, 2018

Jerika is an amazing pet sitter we have been using for the past several years. When she lived in an apartment she would stay at our house to watch them and house sit when we were on vacation and she always kept things clean and was extremely professional. When she moved to a house our dogs started to go to her home and they get so excited when we pull up to the driveway or when she comes to get them. Our dogs are now elderly and she has given them oral medicines and followed strict regimines in feedings and meds and I never have to stress if we leave her in charge. In short, she is our favorite sitter. Anytime we go on vacation I am never concerned about my animals which is the best feeling.

Kenneth B.
Jun 01, 2018

Jerika watched my pets for about a week and I was blow away by how much she cared for them. My two dogs (Full grown Dobies) are fairly intimidating and I have to be particular about who watches them, but they loved her. Zeus and Hera can be a challenge to walk together but she would send me videos of them walking with her and I was shocked at how well they did. She took several really cool pictures of them for me in her backyard and her dog (was a little thing at the time) was very friendly and loved tip wear my dogs out. All in all I would have her watch them and she is my go to sitter anytime.

Caroline M.
May 27, 2018

Jerika is a terrific sitter for both my cats and dog. I had an English Cocker Spaniel with separation anxiety and she was great with getting him calm, playing with him, and giving him lots of love. She was also great with my cats and made sure they each got exercise and attention. My pets are always happy to see her.

Allison M.
May 27, 2018

I have Jerika watch my dog all the time .I travel alot And I don't trust doggie daycares.When I am on vacation I also face time ,I have a half boxer half lab and when jerika gets there Sophie gets so excited to see her.I give jerika 10 out of 10 I'm very blessed to have her .

About Jerika F.

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Jerika F. would like to know about your pet

I have my own dog that I love to walk so it's important to know of the dog is dog friendly. If not, I won't have to bring along my own puppers for walks. Does your dog have any fears? Anything that makes them anxious? I don't have any size or breed restrictions, but I do need to know how well trained a dog is, for example, do they know how to ask to go outside in new places? Do they know not to jump on people? I can still take a dog who may have troubles, but I want to be able to plan ahead and make it a great experience for them! What is your mentality with your dog? Do you do the 'pack leader' approach to training and interaction, do you follow the Dog Whisperer mentality on greetings and corrections? Let me know and I will make sure there is consistency for your pup!

A typical day

I love walking at the Sequiota park because of the options to see lots of people and other dogs as well as regular and hiking trails. Not to mention the BEST photo ops! There are all kinds of other animals there too, turtles, geese, ducks, you name it! It's a great way to socialize a younger or rescue dog to a good deal of stimuli. I can play all kids of games with the dog, it's owners discretion! Frisbee, ball, tug of war, it's all on the table. I enjoy training a great deal and am happy to keep up a regime and work on certain behaviors for newer dogs or younger pups.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Jerika can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Jerika F.

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Jerika F. would like to know about your pet

I have my own dog that I love to walk so it's important to know of the dog is dog friendly. If not, I won't have to bring along my own puppers for walks. Does your dog have any fears? Anything that makes them anxious? I don't have any size or breed restrictions, but I do need to know how well trained a dog is, for example, do they know how to ask to go outside in new places? Do they know not to jump on people? I can still take a dog who may have troubles, but I want to be able to plan ahead and make it a great experience for them! What is your mentality with your dog? Do you do the 'pack leader' approach to training and interaction, do you follow the Dog Whisperer mentality on greetings and corrections? Let me know and I will make sure there is consistency for your pup!

A typical day

I love walking at the Sequiota park because of the options to see lots of people and other dogs as well as regular and hiking trails. Not to mention the BEST photo ops! There are all kinds of other animals there too, turtles, geese, ducks, you name it! It's a great way to socialize a younger or rescue dog to a good deal of stimuli. I can play all kids of games with the dog, it's owners discretion! Frisbee, ball, tug of war, it's all on the table. I enjoy training a great deal and am happy to keep up a regime and work on certain behaviors for newer dogs or younger pups.

Location

Springfield, MO

Jerika F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Rover Logo
All stays booked on Rover receive our Rover guarantee, 24/7 support, and our reservation protection.
Profile image
Verified Background Check
Profile image
Verified Background Check

Jerika F.

Springfield, MO

4 reviews