Nicole G.
Somerville, NJ
Your dog is in good hands.
Pet care experience
I've lived with the destructive puppy to the blind 13 year old dog, and every moment with that dog was precious. But now that my wonderful love bug of a pet passed, I think it's time to share that care with people who need to trust their fur-baby is in good hands. My apartment doesn't allow for dogs, but I work from home and am local to Somerville so stop-in visits are a breeze. The word 'dog person' or 'animal lover' is kind of an understatement for me. My mantra with dogs is that they will always be a puppy, regardless of age. I match your pet's energy (from lazy to rambunctious) and do what ever is needed to make them feel happy and secure. I get on their level, give them a full body scratch-massage, and we instantly become besties. Walking, dog-sitting, playing, whatever your needs are for your pet while you are gone - I will take care of your dog as if it were my own and you can trust that your pup is in the best hands imaginable.
Reviews
Nicole is an absolute natural with dogs. She used to watch our Sharpei Curly when he was older and that dog loved her. When Curly passed we got a dog from a breeder named Barkley who we, to this day, believe was mistreated in some way by the 'breeder'. She was sensitive to his quirks and worked wonders at keeping him calm while we were away. We eventually got a Yorkie named Max, who I hate to say, loves her so much that the dog barely misses us when we're gone. The dog is her shadow, where it would almost frustrate me (he is like that with my wife), but sit doesn't faze her at all. After several drop-in visits and dog walking duty, she eventually house sat for us for close to a month and took care of both Barkley, Max and our 2 cats. She even slept in the bed with the dogs knowing they were prone to barking at the slightest noise otherwise. Our dogs aren't the 'best behaved' or 'easiest' dogs but they're our family pets and even though Barkley is gone we still trust her to watch Max at the drop of a hat.
About Nicole G.
Communication
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Information Nicole G. would like to know about your pet
All dogs of all sizes, genders, ages and breeds are welcome. Yes, a Yorkie is very different from a Great Dane but one thing is the same - they all want to be loved. The more I know about your dog and his or her routine the better I can take care of your dog.
A typical day
When going on walks with your pooch we will go at the pace and path they are used to. Your dog will never be rushed through or tugged to 'hurry up.' Stops for sniffing and marking territory are encouraged. If you don't have a set walk with your dog, we will figure it out based on whatever is right for him or her. I prefer around the suburban neighborhood or a nearby park and will avoid busy roads at all costs.
Services
Nicole can watch in your home
About Nicole G.
Communication
Skills
Information Nicole G. would like to know about your pet
All dogs of all sizes, genders, ages and breeds are welcome. Yes, a Yorkie is very different from a Great Dane but one thing is the same - they all want to be loved. The more I know about your dog and his or her routine the better I can take care of your dog.
A typical day
When going on walks with your pooch we will go at the pace and path they are used to. Your dog will never be rushed through or tugged to 'hurry up.' Stops for sniffing and marking territory are encouraged. If you don't have a set walk with your dog, we will figure it out based on whatever is right for him or her. I prefer around the suburban neighborhood or a nearby park and will avoid busy roads at all costs.
Location
Somerville, NJ
Nicole G.
Somerville, NJ