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Rachel V.

Edwardsville, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Dog Nerd

Pet care experience

Never met a pup I didn’t love. In 2014 I became the mama of Jet, a 1 year old Siberian Husky with severe trauma, behavioral issues, but a darn cute face. I wanted a better life for my girl so I began studying canine training and rehabilitation. Today, Jet is one of the happiest, healthiest, best behaved dogs I know. It is so fulfilling so watch the peace it brings her to have structure, a feeling of safety, and purpose. Because of her, my passion for canine psychology has grown so great over the years. I hope to bring as much joy to your dog’s life as they do to mine. I currently have the summer off so I’m available most every moment of the week! I’m quite an early bird so I don’t mind morning walks and I’m quite a cactus so I don’t mind the heat. I have a 9 year old female Siberian Husky who loves other dogs. She isn’t spayed which is why we cannot board a non neutered male dog. However, if you have an unspayed female, I have plenty of experience! We have a partially fenced in backyard where we put our pup on a staked leash but we never leave a dog unsupervised. We walk her one block 4-5 times a day because she is a highly active breed. She is fed in her crate but is allowed to roam the house while we are gone. We are able to crate at any time and Jet is used to being crated for long periods if need be. I’m able to provide baths, teeth brushing, coat brushing, trick & treat time, or even training sessions, just ask!

Reviews

Kayli H.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 20, 2022
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We loved Rachel! She did a great job taking care of of our bunny and always sent us great updates and pictures. Very sweet and professional!

Robert And June H.
Dog Boarding • Jul 11, 2021
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Rachel was the best , so nice our Frenche Bo, has a new friend, we will use her anytime in Future to watch and love Bo when we are away

Tina E.
Jul 06, 2021

Rachel is fantastic with dogs and really ALL animals - she loves them and they love her right back! She's had pets most of her life and is completely trustworthy, experienced and responsible with caregiving. Rachel is patient and a great trainer as well. Just recently, she was able to help out some hikers by traversing treacherous terrain to retrieve their dog that had run off after another animal just because she cared and could help. Rachel is a most capable and qualified dog caregiver and I would recommend her for any rover.com needs.

About Rachel V.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rachel V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, fears, or preferences. I’d also like a little run down on if anything makes your dog aggressive, and if your baby is a runner, a thief, or a Houdini. I’m perfectly willing to work around your pup’s particular ways!

A typical day

Our house has a spare empty bedroom just for furry guests! Here they’ll enjoy their own room complete with toys, a clean bed, fresh food & water, and 24 hour A/C. Our playtime backyard has plenty of shade, toys, and even a kiddie pool just for the fur babies! We live a 60 second walk away from the dog park so your dog can enjoy social time daily! My partner and I are also avid hikers so your pup is welcome to adventure with us!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
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Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
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Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Rachel can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Rachel can watch in your home

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

About Rachel V.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rachel V. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, fears, or preferences. I’d also like a little run down on if anything makes your dog aggressive, and if your baby is a runner, a thief, or a Houdini. I’m perfectly willing to work around your pup’s particular ways!

A typical day

Our house has a spare empty bedroom just for furry guests! Here they’ll enjoy their own room complete with toys, a clean bed, fresh food & water, and 24 hour A/C. Our playtime backyard has plenty of shade, toys, and even a kiddie pool just for the fur babies! We live a 60 second walk away from the dog park so your dog can enjoy social time daily! My partner and I are also avid hikers so your pup is welcome to adventure with us!

Location

Edwardsville, IL

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Pets

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Rachel V.

Edwardsville, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews