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Portia R.

Midtown, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Teacher w/ Dog Rescue Experience

Pet care experience

** PLEASE NOTE: Rover pricing can be kind of funky! Feel free to reach out and let me know what you're looking for. We can easily decide on a price and override Rover's calculation!!** I'm an elementary teacher who has been involved with dogs for quite some time now. Because I’m a teacher, I do have my Arizona fingerprint clearance card. I rescued dogs for over 10yrs mostly from the city of Detroit…hard to handle dogs with lots of baggage. I have experience walking dogs for my local shelter. I have a lot experience in dog behavior and health. I have learned from some of the greatest veterinarians and force free trainers in the Metro Detroit area. I have some experience with cats and I’m comfortable caring for them as well. Through the years, I have learned quite a bit about dog training and handling in general. But, let me be clear. I only use force-free training methods. Enrichment toys and ideas will help your dog stay happy and entertained. I can bring some of mine if you don’t have any. I am always more than willing to exercise your dog physically and mentally. I am overly cautious and careful when allowing multiple dogs to interact or with strangers interacting with your dog. I have experience with birds and some reptiles too. I am slightly allergic to cats. I have no issues caring for them, but excessive petting will affect my allergies. Feel free to contact me with any further questions or concerns that you may have. I look forward to working with you and your pets! :)

Reviews

Vicki M.
House Sitting • Jun 18, 2022
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Portia is very thoughtful of the safety of my fur kid. Followed instructions given. Took good care of the house as well. I feel very fortunate to have had such a thoughtful professional to look after my baby. I was able enjoy my time away knowing all was in good hands. She even gave me updates and sent some photos, which I loved. I’d highly recommend Portia.

Jaymi S.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2021
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I just used River for the first time and Portia was wonderful. She took very good care of my kitties and made me feel feel very secure that they were being treated well. Will definitely use her again!

Alicia S.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 22, 2021
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Portia was awesome. My Archie is not an easy dog to work with and she won his trust easily. She understands herding dogs and knows how to handle them. They played fetch and bonded.

About Portia R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am a very savvy dog person with a ton of experience in the area of behavior, safety, health and enrichment. Your pet is safe with me! If anything, I am overly careful and cautious.

Information Portia R. would like to know about your pet

I love all dogs, but I am partial to the bullies. I love pitbulls and American bulldogs :) I would like to know about your dogs quirks, fears, likes/dislikes. I would never want to unintentionally frighten or frustrate your dog.

A typical day

I love to walk and experience new parks and neighborhoods in town. I have many enrichment ideas for helping your dog to use their thinking power. Also, fetch or even a flirt pole for the active types.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Portia can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am a teacher, so I am mostly available after 4pm. I get out a few hours early on Wednesdays. I may also be able to do a midday potty break depending on how close you are to my work (Grant & Wilmot). I am open to over nights as needed. But, just know I will be working from 8-4.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Portia R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am a very savvy dog person with a ton of experience in the area of behavior, safety, health and enrichment. Your pet is safe with me! If anything, I am overly careful and cautious.

Information Portia R. would like to know about your pet

I love all dogs, but I am partial to the bullies. I love pitbulls and American bulldogs :) I would like to know about your dogs quirks, fears, likes/dislikes. I would never want to unintentionally frighten or frustrate your dog.

A typical day

I love to walk and experience new parks and neighborhoods in town. I have many enrichment ideas for helping your dog to use their thinking power. Also, fetch or even a flirt pole for the active types.

Location

Tucson, AZ

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Portia R.

Midtown, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews