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Nicolaas N.

Newark, DE

5.0 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews
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Active + Experienced Dog Handler

Pet care experience

Your trust and satisfaction is my number one priority. I’ve taken care of dogs my whole life and this past year I’ve given my heart to a fear-aggressive pit/shar-pei mix named Waffles. I just lost my boy after months and months of heartache and training. I’m not ready to plunge back into ownership yet but I want to start the healing process by caring for and working with dogs who might need a little extra love and attention. I know how demanding these situations can be and how heavy they are on the heart — this is my way of honoring Waffles and giving back to something that has shown me so much love. I work from home full-time and have a flexible schedule. I have experience with obedience training and some behavior modification. While I am not a certified trainer, I can promise you that I will take an active and engaged role in taking care of your best friend and treating him or her like I would my own. Note: Boarding rates are per 24hr period, there will be a day care surcharge for boarding that exceeds this 24hr window from drop-off. For example a Friday drop-off at 8am with a Sunday pick-up at 5pm would be 2x boarding rate (brings us to Sunday 8am), plus a 1x day care rate (for Sunday 8am to 5pm). I am flexible with this, not going to nickel and dime you for another hour or two, however there will be an additional charge if it’s more than that. Note: Drop-off and pick-up times outside of 8am-5pm on M, T, W, Th, F are subject to an additional $20 surcharge. Does not apply to weekends.

Reviews

Carrie B.
Dog Boarding • Aug 22, 2021
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Nick was absolutely amazing with our dog Buddy. He took him for multiple walks every day and sent us frequent pictures. They went to White Clay Creek to walk, and stopped at Starbucks for Puppachinos. Nick treated Buddy like his own and gave him lots of love and care. I would definitely use him to watch Buddy again!

Jacquelyn S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 29, 2021
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I HIGHLY recommend Nick!!! Our English Bulldog can be HARD to handle. I was EXTREMELY nervous about leaving him with anyone. I never know how he’s going to react to a new person. Nick came and did a meet and greet first, he spent a TON of time here, letting brogan take his time calming down, getting to know him, asking lots of questions, answer lots of my questions. It made me feel much better. He handled brogan REALLY well. He understands how to interact with excitable and nervous dogs. I was still nervous when we left, but Nick gave us lots of updates and pictures. Brogan did SO well for him. He honestly revived my drive to work with Brogan more, which I can’t thank him for enough. I will DEFINITELY be booking with Nick again in the future! Thank you SO much Nick!

Janet P.
Dog Boarding • Jul 12, 2021
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I feel so comfortable leaving our Golden, Zach with Nicholaas. It is obvious from the very beginning how committed he is to make your pet feel at home. Our Golden will retrieve anything he can find. Nicholaas actually left some things laying around for Zach to find. I am sure we will be boarding Zach again, no doubt.

Lori J.
Dog Boarding • Jul 03, 2021
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Nick was absolutely fantastic with my dog Sheldon. He made me feel so comfortable leaving my sometimes difficult dog with him. He kept me up to date with pictures and status reports and worked on Sheldon's manners as I had requested. Sheldon enjoyed his stay with Nick and I would definitely use Nick's services again! Thanks Nick!

About Nicolaas N.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicolaas N. would like to know about your pet

Please tell me about your dogs behavior and disposition. Are they friendly with strangers and other animals? Do they have any triggers? Do they have a bite history? Are they fear-aggressive or do they have separation anxiety? Please fill me in on how you’d like me to care for your family member (furniture, treats, exercise and social interaction), making your pet feel at home and taking care of them as you’d like is my priority — I want to strengthen the bond you and your pet have in anyway possible.

A typical day

Frequent walks around the neighborhood, hikes on mild and moderate trails, car rides for puppucinos, playtime with toys and games, obedience training with high-rewarding treats.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Nicolaas can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Nicolaas can watch in your home

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

About Nicolaas N.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicolaas N. would like to know about your pet

Please tell me about your dogs behavior and disposition. Are they friendly with strangers and other animals? Do they have any triggers? Do they have a bite history? Are they fear-aggressive or do they have separation anxiety? Please fill me in on how you’d like me to care for your family member (furniture, treats, exercise and social interaction), making your pet feel at home and taking care of them as you’d like is my priority — I want to strengthen the bond you and your pet have in anyway possible.

A typical day

Frequent walks around the neighborhood, hikes on mild and moderate trails, car rides for puppucinos, playtime with toys and games, obedience training with high-rewarding treats.

Location

Newark, DE

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Nicolaas N.

Newark, DE

5.0 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews