Rachel A.
Ypsilanti, MI
Welcoming dogs for study days
Pet care experience
I took care of my childhood dog during her later years when she slowed down and got dementia. After I lost her I waited a bit, but then adopted a puppy whom my partner and I have since trained and raised with positive reinforcement.
Reviews
Cash had a great time with Rachel! She was super communicative, letting me know how he was settling in and keeping me updated while I was away for the weekend, sending pics of all the fun he was having while he was with her. She made everything super easy, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. 10/10!
Rachel and her partner Michael were super patient with our anxious pup on his first boarding experience with non-family. Rachel sent helpful updates and pics that set our whole family at ease. And our pup had his first upclose encounter with cats - and it went well! Rachel was also accomodating with some last-minute changes - thank you! Would definitely recommend and look forward to our pup's next stay with Rachel.
Rachel cared for our dog Blu over a long weekend and to our surprise he had serious separation anxiety that kept her household up all night with his non stop barking. Blu got better after a few nights due to Rachel’s care and understanding and made Blu feel comfortable in an unfamiliar place. I would highly recommend Rachel for any dog that needs a safe and nurturing place to be cared for!
Fabulous week for our dog. We didn’t worry at all! We are appreciative and would highly recommend.
About Rachel A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard with a dog of our own. There are two cats in our house — one is very friendly, and the other prefers to keep to herself. Both can be separated from your dog temporarily if they've ever taken issue with cats, but longer stays must be friendly with cats! When boarding I prefer to have the option of a kennel overnight, but will take them without it if your dog never uses one, as long as they are good with cats. I crate-trained my own dog who still loves her kennel, so I can continue your practices as well. PLEASE NOTE: if you would like to board your dog with us for more than three days (two nights), we request that we do a day of daycare prior, to make sure the dog is comfortable and that we are a good fit. (This avoids my own dog getting bullied or having to protect my cats for lengths of time, keeping your dog and my own family safe.) Dogs with lots of anxiety struggle to pass this step — if I cannot keep a dog comfortable, and my own family comfortable while they are comfortable, I am not comfortable having them in my house. In addition, if your dog has anxiety but think might be okay, I *will not* accept them for boarding without kennel training. I cannot risk them destroying my home or stressing out my calm dog — it just isn’t worth it. If you say your doggo doesn’t have anxiety but they end up having anxiety, or if they’re crate trained at home but bark all night long here, I may have to call Rover mid stay and find a different sitter who can better accommodate your dog’s needs. This is stressful for dogs and my family, so please shoot straight with me about what your dog needs.
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Information Rachel A. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any toy, food, or water aggression. Resource guarding is something we can work with, especially food aggression, but toys and water require a lot of careful supervision.
A typical day
We have walking trails through our neighborhood that we walk nearly every day with our dog, and a large yard with lots of toys. My dog will race your dog playing fetch, but has always been more interested in the moving toy than other animals. I will exercise extensively and consistently return dogs happy and exhausted, but if your dog requires constant entertainment all day to be happy, I am not a good fit for you.
Services
Rachel can host
Availability
I'm a full-time student who likes to get out for walks or to throw toys for my dog to break up my studying. My partner Michael works from home, so even when I do go into class, dogs have care! Dog-sitting is ideal for us, since they and I get company during the day, and they motivate my partner and I to get our steps in and breathe fresh air. If you want to drop off prior to 8am or pick up after 9pm, we do charge an extra fee for after hour care. The same applies for stays longer than 8 hours in one day.
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About Rachel A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fenced in yard with a dog of our own. There are two cats in our house — one is very friendly, and the other prefers to keep to herself. Both can be separated from your dog temporarily if they've ever taken issue with cats, but longer stays must be friendly with cats! When boarding I prefer to have the option of a kennel overnight, but will take them without it if your dog never uses one, as long as they are good with cats. I crate-trained my own dog who still loves her kennel, so I can continue your practices as well. PLEASE NOTE: if you would like to board your dog with us for more than three days (two nights), we request that we do a day of daycare prior, to make sure the dog is comfortable and that we are a good fit. (This avoids my own dog getting bullied or having to protect my cats for lengths of time, keeping your dog and my own family safe.) Dogs with lots of anxiety struggle to pass this step — if I cannot keep a dog comfortable, and my own family comfortable while they are comfortable, I am not comfortable having them in my house. In addition, if your dog has anxiety but think might be okay, I *will not* accept them for boarding without kennel training. I cannot risk them destroying my home or stressing out my calm dog — it just isn’t worth it. If you say your doggo doesn’t have anxiety but they end up having anxiety, or if they’re crate trained at home but bark all night long here, I may have to call Rover mid stay and find a different sitter who can better accommodate your dog’s needs. This is stressful for dogs and my family, so please shoot straight with me about what your dog needs.
Home
Information Rachel A. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any toy, food, or water aggression. Resource guarding is something we can work with, especially food aggression, but toys and water require a lot of careful supervision.
A typical day
We have walking trails through our neighborhood that we walk nearly every day with our dog, and a large yard with lots of toys. My dog will race your dog playing fetch, but has always been more interested in the moving toy than other animals. I will exercise extensively and consistently return dogs happy and exhausted, but if your dog requires constant entertainment all day to be happy, I am not a good fit for you.
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Pets
Rachel A.
Ypsilanti, MI