Nicole F.
Rockville, MD
Services
Nicole can care for
Availability
Pet care is my entire life. When I'm not with my own dogs, I'm taking care of other people's dogs, whether sitting, walking, playing, or grooming.
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About Nicole F.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I don't currently offer any services within my own home as I do have a reactive dog of my own, however I'm happy to come to you. When in my care, I love and respect and care for any pet as if they were one of mine.
Information Nicole F. would like to know about your pet
If your dog has any aggressive tendencies or is highly reactivate in certain situations, please let me know, that is by no means a disqualifier; in fact, those personalities are my specialty. I just need to know qnd plan for what steps I can take to ease those situations. Any other special circumstances (such as medicines, grooming requests, etc) must be discussed prior to booking as well. Grooming price listed is a "starting at" price, size and extent of grooming may incur additional charges although I can be fairly flexible on that front.
A typical day
If your dog likes to play with others, there is a local dog park we can visit, however I tend to prefer the one on one experience of long walks. Pet care specialists agree that walks are a wonderful bonding experience and that what helps me be your dog's temporary best friend (only when you aren't there - of course you remain your pup's best friend!)
Location
Rockville, MD
Pets
Nicole F. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Groomer, Kennel Manager, Dog Walker
Pet care experience
I got my first dog 18 years ago and my love of pet care was immediate. I started sitting for and walking dogs in my neighborhood within that year. By 20, as soon as I had my own place, I started rescuing dogs, adopting three in as many years as well as hosting several shorter term foster dogs. Since then, I ran a local kennel as everything from assistant managing to cleaning, feeding, walking, daycare to grooming, which set me on my current path to becoming a groomer. (I also offer in home grooming which we can discuss during booking, if you are interested.) I work very well with reactive dogs as well; my youngest dog is highy reactive, and in the kennel my specialty is working with the more challenging dogs.
Reviews
Amazing help when we needed a dog walker on short notice - our dog loved her, and she was extremely punctual and reliable. Will definitely use her again in the future!!
Nicole was kind and professional. She handled some unexpected problems very well, communicating in a timely way and going above and beyond the essentials. Will definitely use her again.
Took great care of my two dogs. Adjusted to fit their needs.
My anxious senior havanese went willingly with Nicole on a rainy day and had a Great walk!
About Nicole F.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I don't currently offer any services within my own home as I do have a reactive dog of my own, however I'm happy to come to you. When in my care, I love and respect and care for any pet as if they were one of mine.
Information Nicole F. would like to know about your pet
If your dog has any aggressive tendencies or is highly reactivate in certain situations, please let me know, that is by no means a disqualifier; in fact, those personalities are my specialty. I just need to know qnd plan for what steps I can take to ease those situations. Any other special circumstances (such as medicines, grooming requests, etc) must be discussed prior to booking as well. Grooming price listed is a "starting at" price, size and extent of grooming may incur additional charges although I can be fairly flexible on that front.
A typical day
If your dog likes to play with others, there is a local dog park we can visit, however I tend to prefer the one on one experience of long walks. Pet care specialists agree that walks are a wonderful bonding experience and that what helps me be your dog's temporary best friend (only when you aren't there - of course you remain your pup's best friend!)
Nicole F.
Rockville, MD