Jerrica M.
Ewing, NJ
Dog lover, shiba mom, hiker.
Pet care experience
Please note **Monday and Thursday dropoff/pickup times are limited. Available for dropoff or pickup all other days from 6am to 11pm.** My husband and I have experience with caring for newfoundlands, saint bernards, rottweilers and greyhounds. We love our shiba, and all her primative quirks. Our household is sensitive to food allergy issues when it comes to fur babies (my girl can't have chicken). Comfortable administering medication in pill or liquid form. We believe that dogs are children, and you choose your own pack. I only take a booking after meeting you and your dog, this is to put you at ease and make sure your dog is comfortable in my home. Positive reinforcement and play is the pest policy to correct chewing, digging, and other types of miscommunication. I have a big fenced in yard in Ewing for playtime, and a smaller fenced in 15 feet x 15 feet portion for little dogs who are overwhelmed or need personal space. Wood and tile floors downstairs, carpet in upstairs puppy playroom so they can run and have traction during winter. I love dogs of all shapes and sizes especially senior dogs. 🐕 My shiba roams freely in our modified Cape, so boarding dogs that are socialized would be best. If I have to leave to go food shopping or mow the lawn I keep the pups on seperate floors for that hour or two. I am usually busy between 3pm and 6pm Sunday (religious service) other than that I can accommodate any weekend requests. Drop off available during the week as early as 6am, pickup as late as 10pm can be accomadated. Please let me know your preferred times as we like to keep a daily routine. While I do accept stays for more active dogs as my Shiba gets older she really prefers to be with Senior dogs. She was also very calm to be around so skittish dogs and those with anxiety feel comfortable and safe with her.
Reviews
Jerrica was amazing. She sent us photos every day. I would love to leave our dog with her again.
Jerrica was great with Bear. We received lots of pictures and a few videos to help with our seperation. She was very respectful of our requests so Bear wouldn't come home with different habits. Jerrica was flexible when we added an extra day.
Jerrica was phenomenal! She provided my dog Spartacus with consistent quality care and love. She made sure to provide me regular updates while I was abroad and was sensitive to the angst one may feel when leaving their pet with someone new. She is both knowledgeable and flexible in a way that is comforting. I would without a doubt use her again!
From the moment that we met Jerrica, we knew that she would be the perfect match for our dog. My boyfriend and I went away for the weekend and Jerrica was beyond accommodating. She has a backyard, which was a HUGE plus for us, as well as her own dog. She kept us updated with pictures everyday, multiple times a day. Jerrica is very loving, caring and trustworthy. Our pup had so much fun he didn't want to leave at the end of the weekend! We will definitely be contacting Jerrica in the future :)
About Jerrica M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard, wood floors and carpet in the house. I typically set the routine with a long morning walk depending on the dog and the weather. I add frequent trips outside for potty breaks or play time, Followed by a long walk in the evening. If you have a senior dog I usually take them for shorter more frequent trips instead of long walk as it's easier on their joints. I have experience with dogs that have high anxiety. We have a quiet calm home so skittish dogs tend to be more comfortable here. My senior Shiba is calm and content to go for walks and play with her new dog friends or just lay around with them, and somehow she knows and will give them their space if they are skittish I only sit dogs for one family at a time, And make sure there is an acclamation period from my dog and your dogs to sniff each other get to know each other and be comfortable before play or off leash activities take place. Happy to work with special requests when it comes to schedule, diet, or reinforcing commands. Dogs are allowed on the couches but not in the bedroom, Play is always supervised. Happy to board dogs of all sizes and breeds as long as we have a meet and greet. Sesame gets along with all dogs including pit bulls, New Foundlands Saint bernards et cetera, But is especially happy with visiting friends of her own breed: Shiba Inu
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Information Jerrica M. would like to know about your pet
To plan the day I like to ask if your pup has a standard leash or retractable- it helps me understand if they have learned to enjoy exploring on a walk or faster paced routes. This way I can choose some of my favorite places to take them and walks they will enjoy. Knowing your current exercise and feeding schedule, as well as what you would prefer, (maybe you don't get to take them on daily walks but they would love it, or you want to start cutting back on treats but haven't yet), and potty habits (prefer grass or gravel, or need to walk 15 mins before going). Any meds, and most importantly if your pups shots are up to date.
A typical day
I like to set the routine with a long morning walk from 1 to 3 miles depending on your dog, and add frequent trips outside for potty breaks or play time every 2 to 4 hours, Followed by a long walk in the evening . Breaks and evening play include: Backyard playtime with balls, rope, Frisbee, or other toys as weather permits. Please make me aware if you are not using any flea or tick prevention so we can stay away from any wooded areas or parks with high grass
Services
Jerrica can host
Jerrica can watch in your home
Availability
My husband and I are home opposite days during the week, So you your pup will always have supervision, exercise and a schedule. Available for early morning drop offs starting at 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Or evening drop off's from 4:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. We can accommodate an afternoon drop-off as well if you let me know an advance as I like to keep a routine.
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About Jerrica M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard, wood floors and carpet in the house. I typically set the routine with a long morning walk depending on the dog and the weather. I add frequent trips outside for potty breaks or play time, Followed by a long walk in the evening. If you have a senior dog I usually take them for shorter more frequent trips instead of long walk as it's easier on their joints. I have experience with dogs that have high anxiety. We have a quiet calm home so skittish dogs tend to be more comfortable here. My senior Shiba is calm and content to go for walks and play with her new dog friends or just lay around with them, and somehow she knows and will give them their space if they are skittish I only sit dogs for one family at a time, And make sure there is an acclamation period from my dog and your dogs to sniff each other get to know each other and be comfortable before play or off leash activities take place. Happy to work with special requests when it comes to schedule, diet, or reinforcing commands. Dogs are allowed on the couches but not in the bedroom, Play is always supervised. Happy to board dogs of all sizes and breeds as long as we have a meet and greet. Sesame gets along with all dogs including pit bulls, New Foundlands Saint bernards et cetera, But is especially happy with visiting friends of her own breed: Shiba Inu
Home
Information Jerrica M. would like to know about your pet
To plan the day I like to ask if your pup has a standard leash or retractable- it helps me understand if they have learned to enjoy exploring on a walk or faster paced routes. This way I can choose some of my favorite places to take them and walks they will enjoy. Knowing your current exercise and feeding schedule, as well as what you would prefer, (maybe you don't get to take them on daily walks but they would love it, or you want to start cutting back on treats but haven't yet), and potty habits (prefer grass or gravel, or need to walk 15 mins before going). Any meds, and most importantly if your pups shots are up to date.
A typical day
I like to set the routine with a long morning walk from 1 to 3 miles depending on your dog, and add frequent trips outside for potty breaks or play time every 2 to 4 hours, Followed by a long walk in the evening . Breaks and evening play include: Backyard playtime with balls, rope, Frisbee, or other toys as weather permits. Please make me aware if you are not using any flea or tick prevention so we can stay away from any wooded areas or parks with high grass
Location
Ewing, NJ
Pets
Jerrica M.
Ewing, NJ