Olivia R.
Gramercy, NY
Trying to befriend every dog in NYC
Pet care experience
CPR and Pet First Aid Certified by WaggyTail Rescue. I welcome multiple dogs in my home at a time, so please be sure that’s a good fit for your pup before reaching out 🙂. In my 13 years of professional dog caregiving, I have always found I can use a new four legged friend! I am a graduate student living in NYC with my own pup, a toy poodle/coton de tulear mix named Elle Woofs, and we both absolutely love getting to know new pups! I started dog walking and dogsitting at the age of 10 for my neighbors in the Chicago suburbs and soon was the go to sitter of the block! I love playing with dogs, taking them to the park if that’s your preference, and taking nice walks around stuytown and along the east river. I consider myself to have a great “dog-tuition” (aka, dog intuition), and can effectively communicate with pups to know what they need to keep their tails wagging!
Reviews
Thanks Olivia! Bella always has fun with you!!
Olivia took amazing care of Georgia and made pick-up and drop-off a breeze. She kept me updated with cute photos and Georgia came back happier than ever!
Olivia is such a reliable, kind, and experienced caretaker for a rescue dog! Would definitely recommend her to everyone and excited to keep working with her!
Amazing dog sitting care for my dog while I was away! Will definitely use Olivia again. Attentive and communicative.
About Olivia R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will treat your pup as if they are my own! I am a very careful dogsitter and make sure that the apartment is clean and safe and void of any hazards they could chew on. I also make sure that dogs have their own space to eat so that no resource guarding or growling occurs between pups. When I bring a new dog in, I introduce the other dogs to them one by one and very carefully evaluate each dogs’ relationships to make sure that they will be safe together. I also will never leave 2 dogs alone together, they will be separated safely and comfortably. On walks, I am extremely aware of all bikes and cars around (but let’s face it, it’s mostly bikes we need to be careful of) and I keep the pups on a tight leash where I see fit. Luckily, stuytown allows a great safe walking area for your pup to safely sniff some grass and chase some squirrels (all while on leash of course). Above all else, the health of your dog is the most important thing to me, and I will be in close contact should anything like tummy issues or any other concerns come up to make sure they are handled exactly as you’d like.
Home
Information Olivia R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what the dog enjoys doing as well as what the dog does not like. If there is something that scares the dog or makes them aggressive, I would like to know that. I would need to know all the basic information such as feeding schedule and what they eat, length and type of walk needed, and how they socialize with other dogs. There are no breeds I don't like, but I do have a special place in my heart for little fluffy ones.
A typical day
Lots and lots of walks, treats, playtime and snuggle time! I truly do my best to adjust to each individual dog and do what they most love to do, all while following the schedule that you lay out for me. If you’d like me to take them to the dog park, I live close to both Tompkins Square and Stuyvesant Park and would be happy to. If you prefer they walk for exercise, we’ll pick up a coffee and dog treat at Boris and Hortons cafe and take a stroll! I am very flexible in my day and just want to make sure your dog has the best time possible. And over Christmas time I even bake dog safe Christmas cookies!
Services
Olivia can host
Olivia can watch in your home
Availability
I am a current grad student, making my schedule very flexible. I work from home 5/7 days a week, and in the evening will be gone for about 3 hours for class. I also do sometimes have in person work that will have me out of the house for about 3 hours. I am able to return home between work and classes to hang out with the pups and take them on walks, and making sure no one is ever crossing their little legs and paws waiting to go to the bathroom. When I go out, I make sure all the dogs I board are safely comfortable and separated so that they can relax and no issues arise when I am out. I also have a pet camera to keep an eye on them.
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About Olivia R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will treat your pup as if they are my own! I am a very careful dogsitter and make sure that the apartment is clean and safe and void of any hazards they could chew on. I also make sure that dogs have their own space to eat so that no resource guarding or growling occurs between pups. When I bring a new dog in, I introduce the other dogs to them one by one and very carefully evaluate each dogs’ relationships to make sure that they will be safe together. I also will never leave 2 dogs alone together, they will be separated safely and comfortably. On walks, I am extremely aware of all bikes and cars around (but let’s face it, it’s mostly bikes we need to be careful of) and I keep the pups on a tight leash where I see fit. Luckily, stuytown allows a great safe walking area for your pup to safely sniff some grass and chase some squirrels (all while on leash of course). Above all else, the health of your dog is the most important thing to me, and I will be in close contact should anything like tummy issues or any other concerns come up to make sure they are handled exactly as you’d like.
Home
Information Olivia R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know what the dog enjoys doing as well as what the dog does not like. If there is something that scares the dog or makes them aggressive, I would like to know that. I would need to know all the basic information such as feeding schedule and what they eat, length and type of walk needed, and how they socialize with other dogs. There are no breeds I don't like, but I do have a special place in my heart for little fluffy ones.
A typical day
Lots and lots of walks, treats, playtime and snuggle time! I truly do my best to adjust to each individual dog and do what they most love to do, all while following the schedule that you lay out for me. If you’d like me to take them to the dog park, I live close to both Tompkins Square and Stuyvesant Park and would be happy to. If you prefer they walk for exercise, we’ll pick up a coffee and dog treat at Boris and Hortons cafe and take a stroll! I am very flexible in my day and just want to make sure your dog has the best time possible. And over Christmas time I even bake dog safe Christmas cookies!
Location
New York, NY
Pets
Olivia R.
Gramercy, NY