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Ricardo B.

Pearland, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•48 reviews
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Dedicated, consistent, adaptable!

Pet care experience

Every dog is different. I know this so I work to understand the dog to make their stay much better and easier for the entire pack. I have worked with puppies on basics such as leash, crate, and potty training. I've worked with aggressive dogs in the past, but ask that if this is the case for your dog, to keep them home and I will happily go to them. Consistency and scheduling are important factors in taking care of dogs. I strive to follow any and all schedules established by the pet's parents, however case-by-case flexibility may be required. Depending on size and activity level, I will either walk/ run the animal in the morning before work, in the afternoon once I come home, and again before bedtime to prevent any accidents. Smaller dogs can roam and run free in my fenced backyard, supervised, of course. This schedule does not impede on my daily routine, so I will be more than happy to put as much time and effort into your dog as I can. Dogs are pack animals and I use that mentality within my home. As pack leader, I am responsible for the safety of the group as well as maintaing order. I let them interact with each other and encourage positive, social behaviors while discouraging any negative or harmful behaviors. Only with severe cases of aggression will I keep any animal separated from the others. This isn't an issue as I will ensure compatibility prior to agreeing to sit a dog. Anyone who gets too aggressive will receive a time-out depending on the severity of the action. They don't like being alone and tend to be much calmer the next time around.

Reviews

sharon w.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 05, 2024
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the best!

Latha Ranjani S.
Dog Boarding • Jan 03, 2024
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Ranger has had several stays at Ricardo's place, he is always happy to be there and is cared for well. Ricardo is more like family, he responds fairly quick on requests for updates and I feel very comfortable leaving Ranger with him.

sharon w.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2023
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Ricardo always gives the highest level of care for my dog. i may miss my dog but i have no worries. im spoiled. so is my dog.

Irene F.
Dog Boarding • Nov 28, 2023
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Ricardo is the best. He’s really attentive to my dogs behavior and well being. He communicates well and follows the care instructions I leave for him. He’s the only person we trust with our girl.

About Ricardo B.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Ricardo B. would like to know about your pet

I will need to know if your dog has ever been in a fight, how they typically react to other dogs, and any training they have received. Certain triggers will require controls and safety measures to be put in place in order to accommodate less sociable dogs.

A typical day

I start off the day with a walk or simply letting the dog roam the backyard. I work during the day, but when I get back, we'll go on a walk for a potty break and a 15 to 30 minute training session on anything the dog may need improvement on. Between the afternoon and bedtime walks, the animals play with each other in a supervised space (the living room), with treats being given for absolute good behavior.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$18per walk

Ricardo can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Ricardo can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Ricardo B.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Ricardo B. would like to know about your pet

I will need to know if your dog has ever been in a fight, how they typically react to other dogs, and any training they have received. Certain triggers will require controls and safety measures to be put in place in order to accommodate less sociable dogs.

A typical day

I start off the day with a walk or simply letting the dog roam the backyard. I work during the day, but when I get back, we'll go on a walk for a potty break and a 15 to 30 minute training session on anything the dog may need improvement on. Between the afternoon and bedtime walks, the animals play with each other in a supervised space (the living room), with treats being given for absolute good behavior.

Location

Pearland, TX

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Pets

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Ricardo B.

Pearland, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•48 reviews