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Ricardo H.

Northwest Colorado Springs, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
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I Used To Train Dolphins!!!

Pet care experience

You love your pet yes, but your schedule is tight and you don't have someone to take care of them? Your worry about your dog when you are away has a solution. I am an experienced and passionate expert offering exceptional dog-walking, drop-in visits and pet sitting services. In my career days, I worked as a marine mammal trainer handling Dolphins, Sea Lions and Penguins! Propelled by my love for the animals I managed to secure a job as a groomer and trainer at PETCO that saw me handle dogs exceptionally. My experience working with the animals has spoken loudly amongst my peers, family and friends making most of them refer me to clients looking for an expert to look after their dogs. My track record looking after the dogs of my clients speaks for itself. My decision to explore the field of taking care of your pets has been propelled by my experience, passion and love for the animals, and the push to bring a big smile on the face of my clients. I enjoy working in a less formal environment such as a pet store, kennel, or a salon were I get to interact with the animals and have a more closer experience with them. I am currently offering pet care and house sitting full time and so you don’t have to be worried about your dog being alone at any moment when you are away. Additionally, I bring a new touch to my services, which involves training and grooming! **Just ask me for details** You are looking to experience more than your expectations in pet sitting, and dog walking, your search ends now! Here comes the dose for the love and care that your pet has been missing when you are away. *IMPORTANT!* I am allergic to cats. It does not prevent me from taking care of cats, as I currently do and previously house sat for parents with both dogs and cats. I am however restricted to providing only basic care (feeding & letting them inside and outside). I cannot however, engage in physical contact (petting, stroking or cuddling). Although rubbing up against my leg is fine and encouraged! <<Sigh>> If this is upsetting to hear, it is for me too, because I do like cats. I blame my mother as she was the one who passed on these allergies to me (LOL) considering both my Dad and sister are not allergic to cats. Sorry :-(

Reviews

Carly B.
Grooming • Oct 02, 2021
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Can’t suggest Ricardo enough!! His mobile grooming unit is perfect and he is also super sweet. My pups look wonderful and I will absolutely use his services again!

Jackie T.
Grooming • Jul 19, 2021
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She looks great! First time using a mobile grooming and won’t be my last! Professional and courteous. The mobile grooming unit was gorgeous and so clean! Thanks so much-

Joe G.
Grooming • Jul 10, 2021
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Great service. Awesome mobile truck and fantastic attention to detail and grooming

Sue R.
House Sitting • Jun 03, 2021
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Ricardo was great! He kept us up-to-date on our pups and took good care of our place.

About Ricardo H.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Sadly my pets have crossed the rainbow bridge :-( But that leaves my heart open for yours. I love taking tons of pictures and writing detailed reports of our excursions or stays. All my clients report that it puts them at ease and makes them feel like they were there with their pups. Or cats LOL. I always bring with me my Pet First Aid Kit with me for any service I provide. Whether it’s a walk around the park or a weeklong stay. Some say it’s overkill. I say it’s being prepared! And we’re not talking band aids and gauze. We’re talking splints, tourniquets, sugar packets, bug stinger removers, etc. Like I said you never can be too safe. I also carry with me citronella spray for those unruly pets who try to pick a fight. *This has happened to me just FYI, but thankfully I was ready and diffused the situation before anyone got hurt. I hope this all shows that I take the care of your pets very seriously.

Information Ricardo H. would like to know about your pet

Just the basic stuff: your pet's routine, food, medications or any other information you think is important. Like her favorite toy, bed/blanket, bedtime story, TV channel (so she can catch up on her favorite TV shows). As a groomer I also have lots of books on dogs, and while I haven't seen them all, I have met a few rare breeds, so I have no restrictions or preferences in regards to breeds. Big or small I love them all. *I will admit however I am not a big fan of drool. Don't worry if your dog does, I've handled many different kinds of bodily fluids from a variety of species. Just don't be surprised however if tell you, "Sorry, I just threw up in my mouth a little bit" when being introduced to your "drooler"...I'm sorry, I mean your dog.

A typical day

Well, we could go to beach....oh wait we don't have those. Ok, how 'bout a hike? If your dog likes that? Or maybe a journey around the block to check their "Pee-Mail"? But all kidding aside, I'd be more than happy to take your dog to the park, Garden of the Gods, Fountain Creek or wherever your dog feels most happy. I'll even take them to their appointments if you'd like (ex. the vet, agility or obedience classes). ***Remember I'm also a dog groomer so I could even throw in a bath if you'd like (just don't let your dog know)

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$33per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$38per walk

Ricardo can watch in your home

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

Availability

I currently work full time as a mobile groomer (Just Google “Your Pets Are So Fine Mobile Grooming”). But I’m the boss! So I can make my own hours! Woohoo! Which is good for your pets. Right now though we’d be looking at an early morning walk. Or a walk in the late afternoon. Sorry no time for afternoon lunchtime appointments. But just reach out to me and we’ll see if we can work something out.

Available
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Calendar last updated 2 months ago
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About Ricardo H.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Sadly my pets have crossed the rainbow bridge :-( But that leaves my heart open for yours. I love taking tons of pictures and writing detailed reports of our excursions or stays. All my clients report that it puts them at ease and makes them feel like they were there with their pups. Or cats LOL. I always bring with me my Pet First Aid Kit with me for any service I provide. Whether it’s a walk around the park or a weeklong stay. Some say it’s overkill. I say it’s being prepared! And we’re not talking band aids and gauze. We’re talking splints, tourniquets, sugar packets, bug stinger removers, etc. Like I said you never can be too safe. I also carry with me citronella spray for those unruly pets who try to pick a fight. *This has happened to me just FYI, but thankfully I was ready and diffused the situation before anyone got hurt. I hope this all shows that I take the care of your pets very seriously.

Information Ricardo H. would like to know about your pet

Just the basic stuff: your pet's routine, food, medications or any other information you think is important. Like her favorite toy, bed/blanket, bedtime story, TV channel (so she can catch up on her favorite TV shows). As a groomer I also have lots of books on dogs, and while I haven't seen them all, I have met a few rare breeds, so I have no restrictions or preferences in regards to breeds. Big or small I love them all. *I will admit however I am not a big fan of drool. Don't worry if your dog does, I've handled many different kinds of bodily fluids from a variety of species. Just don't be surprised however if tell you, "Sorry, I just threw up in my mouth a little bit" when being introduced to your "drooler"...I'm sorry, I mean your dog.

A typical day

Well, we could go to beach....oh wait we don't have those. Ok, how 'bout a hike? If your dog likes that? Or maybe a journey around the block to check their "Pee-Mail"? But all kidding aside, I'd be more than happy to take your dog to the park, Garden of the Gods, Fountain Creek or wherever your dog feels most happy. I'll even take them to their appointments if you'd like (ex. the vet, agility or obedience classes). ***Remember I'm also a dog groomer so I could even throw in a bath if you'd like (just don't let your dog know)

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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Ricardo H.

Northwest Colorado Springs, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews