richard e.
richard e.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced and Professional
I have been working with cats and dogs professionally for over 15 years, including as a full time walker and sitter, as a daycare group leader, as management for a dog walking company, and as a kennel attendant in 4 different boarding facilities. I have managed groups of dogs and trained new daycare employees on dog body language, aggression, and group play safety. I have worked with aggressive dogs, fearful dogs, reactive dogs, as well as puppies, seniors, and dogs with disabilities. Animals are my life and I wouldn't want to be doing anything else! *I am not currently certified in dog first aid/CPR but I have taken the course multiple times. I also have not administered injections to a dog or cat before but I am confident I would be able to perform them with a quick demonstration.
Cat care experience
richard also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I will leave your home exactly as I found it or better, I always plan to take out the trash on the last day of a pet sitting job and I will follow your instructions carefully about waste bags and house rules. I understand I am a guest in your space and I always take that seriously!
Ratings and reviews
Richie is a very kind and attentive dog walker. My guy immediately took to him. I appreciate Richie’s updates, pictures, and trusting that my dog is walked patiently with many opportunities to sniff and explore. My dog is relaxed and happy when i get home. It’s been a wonderful experience for the both of us. My dog loves his new friend
I worked closely with Richie for over 5 years and I cannot recommend them enough! Richie has a natural ability working with dogs and cats, easily caters to individual needs with patience and understanding, and truly loves what they do. Richie is attentive, trustworthy, and reliable... and your pet's new best friend!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I am a full time dog walker and sitter, so all days of the week are available and I am open for the holidays. Send me a message and we will go from there!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsrichard can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
- I have experience with all types of dispositions, I am always willing to give reactive or fearful dogs a chance, but I may not be able to walk your dog if they are a strong consistent puller. Some excitement is fine, as is some leash tension, just not powerful and consistent pulling over the course of the entire walk. Having done this for years I need to protect my lower back, thank you for understanding!