Nick R.
Nick R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Enrichment focused sitter/walker
I have lived with dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals my entire life (30+ years) and have had my own dog and cat for the last 10 years. Through fostering, volunteering, and training, I have extensive experience raising puppies, caring for seniors, administering daily medication, and training and managing complex behavior challenges (specifically, dog reactivity). I have a particular interest in positive reinforcement training and behavior, including working with leash reactivity, fear, overstimulation, and impulse control. I believe every interaction with a dog is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen communication, and make their day a little better. When caring for your dog or cat, I’ll tailor our time together to your and their preferences. Whether that’s physical activity, a slow sniffy walk, fetch, enrichment/puzzle feeders/toys, or just time together, I will make it happen. I want their routine to feel as close to yours as possible! I’m also very comfortable caring for cats and regularly provide drop-in visits for feline friends. I understand that cats have unique personalities and routines, so I’m happy to meet them where they are whether that’s interactive playtime or quietly earning their trust while making sure their needs are met. As a pet parent myself, I know how much trust it takes to hand someone your keys and the care of a beloved family member. I treat every home with respect, communicate proactively, send detailed updates with plenty of photos, and pay close attention to the little details that help your pet feel safe and happy while you’re away.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have lived with dogs mg entire life and recognize the importance of ensuring a safe, comfortable home. I’m attentive to details like ensuring secure door closures, and in-home preferences like keeping pets off the couch or ensuring nothing unsafe is within reach. Just tell me what’s important to keep an eye on.
Ratings and reviews
Nick was incredible! It was his first time walking our small schnauzer and he did a really amazing job. He’s very engaged, asks the right questions, and clearly does this out of a love for pups. Highly recommend him!
Nick went above and beyond providing care for our pets! He kept us updated with many photos and details on their walks. He also has experience with reactivity which we appreciated for our reactive dog.
Nick was punctual, communicative, and very kind!! Kept me updated throughout Pennie’s walk. 10/10 Thank you Nick!
Great and helped behind asked : )
Nick was great!! Was very patient and gentle with our sweet skittish dog and managed to get her to warm up to him. Was very professional, friendly, and the exact right amount of communicative. Followed instructions great and went above and beyond. Will definitely book with him again.
Nick was great! Our dog was so excited to see him again & got lots of her puppy energy out during their long walks. Would definitely recommend him!
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Schedule
I work from home full time so I have the flexibility to spend quality time with your pet. I personally am extremely active so fully welcome opportunities to get out for walks, hikes, or drop in visits.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNick can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
- I have extensive experience working with reactive dogs, puppies, seniors, and pets that require daily medication, so I am open to a wide range of scenarios but I do ask that you share as much information as I need to make your pet’s time safe and comfortable.