Rich V.
Austin, TX
Animal lover fluent in Dogspeak
Pet care experience
I've had numerous dogs throughout my life, and always enjoy caring for and playing with my friends/neighbors' dogs when they are out of town or whatever. I naturally tend to engage with the pet by playing with them, petting them and talking to them in Dog, which is occasionally confusing to them but always entertaining, both to me and them in my experience. I also speak Cat, but I'm not quite as fluent with that one.
Reviews
Rich is a super chill guy, and was able to provide exactly what our rescue dog needed, a peaceful and calm environment. In the three weeks that Rich had Bubbles, Bubbles became way more relaxed than he was before. Rich also dealt perfectly with some of Bubbles stubbornness and they became buddies. Next time I need a sitter, Rich will absolutely be my first option.
Awesome with my pack of 3!
Great communication and easy to work with. Will use again
Rich was a fantastic dogsitter, I was so happy leaving my pup with him and look forward to it again soon!
About Rich V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dog passed about 9 months ago, so my house if fully dog-friendly. There are no other animals for your pet to play with, but if yours tends to get cranky with other animals, maybe that's a good thing. I miss my furry girl, so I can tell you your pet would get plenty of attention. Unless they tell me in dog that they just want to chill, I can be cool and aloof with them if they request it (with some effort) :)
Home
Information Rich V. would like to know about your pet
There are a lot of things that are helpful to know ahead of time, some more important than others. Critical info; are they a flight risk? Do I need to be prepared to play goalie every time I open the door? Do they have any allergies? Less critical but still helpful, things like what's their favorite activity? Do they love having their belly scratched, or do they hate it? Are they prone to snapping? Do they take to new people quickly, or will they be initially distrustful?
A typical day
I tend to tailor the activities to the specific animal ... do they love to play fetch? Chase? Tug-of-war? Maybe they go nuts for long walks, it all depends on the what they dig. Get it? Dig? Alright, I'll stop.
Services
Rich can host
Rich can watch in your home
Availability
Being essentially retired, my schedule is fairly open. I do care for my elderly neighbor twice a day by visiting him and making sure he takes his meds, but I can pass that off to another neighbor for a bit when necessary.
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About Rich V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dog passed about 9 months ago, so my house if fully dog-friendly. There are no other animals for your pet to play with, but if yours tends to get cranky with other animals, maybe that's a good thing. I miss my furry girl, so I can tell you your pet would get plenty of attention. Unless they tell me in dog that they just want to chill, I can be cool and aloof with them if they request it (with some effort) :)
Home
Information Rich V. would like to know about your pet
There are a lot of things that are helpful to know ahead of time, some more important than others. Critical info; are they a flight risk? Do I need to be prepared to play goalie every time I open the door? Do they have any allergies? Less critical but still helpful, things like what's their favorite activity? Do they love having their belly scratched, or do they hate it? Are they prone to snapping? Do they take to new people quickly, or will they be initially distrustful?
A typical day
I tend to tailor the activities to the specific animal ... do they love to play fetch? Chase? Tug-of-war? Maybe they go nuts for long walks, it all depends on the what they dig. Get it? Dig? Alright, I'll stop.
Location
Austin, TX
Rich V.
Austin, TX