Richard G.
Woodbridge, VA
Fitness Guy Who Truly Loves Animals
Pet care experience
Rover is by far a much better option for your fury buddy! Why send your dog or cat to a kennel, where they get minimal attention & supervision, stay in a some type of tiny compartment majority of the time where they hear barking or hissing all day and experience aggression from other dogs /cats. Playtime areas usually have dozens of dogs / cats with one or two staff that can’t give one on one attention. They can also be taken for potty breaks as often as needed and given medicine and chew toys and treats without any additional fees. Overnight boarding in the area at a kennel / pet resort can be over $100 (before tax) a night. Please note for all bookings rover takes 20%+ of your booking fee. Contrary, when they can stay with me they get Platinum level of service & care. *A loving Rover family who has or loves dogs. Get unlimited attention and supervision *Quick drop off & pick up at vehicle to make it seamless and easy as possible. *Will load or unload any drop off items. *Receive lots of playtime as often we have a few dogs / cats at one time. *Well-reviewed experienced & professional dog / cat caregiver. *Daily updates and pictures / video. *immediate communication *Daily long walks (1 to 3 miles) *Daily outside time in fenced yard & outside deck. *Experience with young children *Filtered water *Unlimited belly scratches and lots of love ❤️. I have had various pets all my life (over 30 years). Prior military Commissioned Officer. Dogs are family to me as well as a 6 year-old son that depending on whether your dog stay, will be with me or not. I currently have a very friendly Goldendoodle puppy who is very playful & friendly to all dogs. I was a dog trainer for many years and trained various dogs in including aggressive breeds. A Few add on service not listed is: Meet & Greets (non-aggressive breeds requested by the owner) $35.00 *Meet and greets are reserved for aggressive breeds and have demonstrated aggression in the past. Pet trainer : Basic training refresher: walking on the leash, sit, stay $25 per day. Pet trainer specific issues: $20 per day. Shampoo & blow-dry & brush $95 Nail cutting $25.00 Dog brushing: $45 Dog de-tangling metal brush $55.00 Please ask to add on these services when booking. I have a small 8 ft fenced yard and your dog will be cared for and be part of the family while away, as I treat them like little kids. I am a world traveler and a mature pet-caring guy that always does the right thing. While I live in a safe neighborhood and to ensure greater safety, there is house alarm that protects all your fur babies. I also have a doggie gate that separates the bottom floor to the second floor in case I need to separate the dogs.
Reviews
Another successful trip thanks to Richard’s amazing care for our animals!
Had a great experience with Richard. Our dogs were well cared for and his communication was wonderful. We already have him booked for another trip so we know our pups are in great hands. Highly recommend.
Firstly, I want to acknowledge the positive reviews that led me to choose your services. It’s clear that many have had excellent experiences with you, and this was a key factor in my decision. However, I feel it’s important to share that our experience did not quite meet our expectations. There were a few aspects of the care provided that made me uncomfortable. While these may be isolated issues, I believe they are worth addressing to ensure the best care for all pets you work with. Thank you for your understanding, and I hope this feedback is helpful for you in continuing to provide excellent service to your clients.
Took good care of Tino, gave good feedback, took photos as well, glad to have a local dog sitter in Woodbridge who is knowledgeable about dogs 🐻
About Richard G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat your dog / cat as a family as I would treat my own dog or cat home. They will only drink water fountained - filtered water & I am meticulously neat and ensure a clean and neat environment. Please make sure your pets collar is on correctly so it is not able to go over their heads.
Home
Information Richard G. would like to know about your pet
How do they do with other dogs? How they are with small children? Any signs of aggression? Any special needs or medication? Please include anything else.
A typical day
I enjoy daily playtime with your dogs as well as daily walks to care for your pet's health and well-being. They will be cared for completely. My home is set up like a doggy spa in which they are throughly pampered and on a vacation.
Services
Richard can host
Richard can watch in your home
Availability
My weekly routine is pretty straightforward as I work from home (except for Thursday) and would be able to pretty much be available around the clock to care for your dog. Please note that Rover takes a big percentage (at least 20%) of your booking fee. When booking earliest drop off is 7:30 am and latest pickup is 8 pm. If arriving later, then pick up will be the following day. Please when booking, drop off & pick-up times within 1 hour window maximum. Please confirm your booking as soon as possible, as available spaces fill up quickly. It sad when someone forgets to confirm, and since I stay pretty booked, loses their spot as it’s first persons who confirms gets the booking.
About Richard G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat your dog / cat as a family as I would treat my own dog or cat home. They will only drink water fountained - filtered water & I am meticulously neat and ensure a clean and neat environment. Please make sure your pets collar is on correctly so it is not able to go over their heads.
Home
Information Richard G. would like to know about your pet
How do they do with other dogs? How they are with small children? Any signs of aggression? Any special needs or medication? Please include anything else.
A typical day
I enjoy daily playtime with your dogs as well as daily walks to care for your pet's health and well-being. They will be cared for completely. My home is set up like a doggy spa in which they are throughly pampered and on a vacation.
Location
Woodbridge, VA
Pets
Richard G.
Woodbridge, VA