Rafael C.
Rafael C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
You & Your Pup's New Best Friend!
I've cared for, raised, and trained a rescue puppy from Nashville Humane who is now 4. My second dog is a foster fail from Metro Animal Care and is now 3.5 years old. I am a big believer and advocate for rescues and positive reinforcement/force free/fear free training. You'll never see my pups with prong/choke/e-collars. I love to play with all sorts of dogs and respect their boundaries, preferences, and play styles. I will also help reinforce any tricks/commands you are working on to help them level up. If you have a reactive pup, I'll make sure we avoid triggers as much as possible.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In client's home, I like to know what areas they are allowed in, their favorite spots, what toys they love, if they like having the tv on for background noise, and learning about the neighborhood/area especially if there are any potential triggers around for when we are walking and playing. Unfortunately, I do not offer daycare or boarding services due to not having a fenced yard and already have two big dogs in a townhome. So sorry!
Ratings and reviews
Always a favorite! Our pets love him - very responsible and communicated well.
Rafael was so attentive to our dog. We hope to use him again very soon.
Rafael is a great dog walker. He sends tons of pictures and you can truly tell he really cares about your dog. Looking forward to using him again.
Rafael was amazing as always! Trust him to take care of our pets anytime.
I feel at ease knowing Rafael is with my boy! He absolutely loves him!
Had Rafael watch our pup again during the holidays and he took great care of our doggie!!! Atlas loves when Rafael stops by and we will definitely keep booking him to take of our boy while we’re gone. He sends videos of your pets, and keeps you updated while he’s with your pets. Thanks again!
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Schedule
I am an AuDHD (autistic and ADHD) who decided to leave a very intrinsically unfulfilling tech career to pursue my actual interests and happiness because the typical 9-5 work office life was far more harmful for my neurotype than I knew! My days now are full of dogs! I care for my two dogs and once their needs are met, I work with a variety of dogs at a local doggy daycare, daily afternoon walks with private clients, weekend drop-ins for families out of town, and drop-ins and walks with Rover clients throughout the week. I would love to help dogs who are at home/crated for long stretches during the day by playing with them, going on sniffaris, enriching their lives, giving pets and love, and giving them much needed potty breaks while you're away at work.