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Richie G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Richie G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
7 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Walks dogs of all shapes and sizes!

I’ve been a dog owner pretty much my whole life. I’m currently the proud owner of a mini Australian shepherd and I would do anything for her. I also grew up with my dad’s pit bulls so I have plenty of experience with bigger dogs. I’ve cared for a wide variety of dogs (senior dogs, puppies, handicapped dogs) and I’m looking forward to working with many more. I’ve been working for Rover around 5 years now so I have plenty of experience with the app. My availability is flexible and I will try to provide you with a truly exceptional experience. My phone is always around me so if you need any updates I’ll be sure to answer as quick as possible. I’m open to all your dog sitting/walking needs and look forward to working with you and your dogs. I also own three cats so if you have any cats I can take care of them as well! I love my pets and it’s always a pleasure meeting other people’s animals.

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am very accommodating of any of your pet care needs. I would like for you to feel as comfortable as possible so just let me know what you need and I’ll make sure it happens. I also have plenty of references if that makes you feel more comfortable. Just ask and I’ll be happy to send them your way.

Ratings and reviews

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26 ratings
Roxanne M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 26, 2025

Richie is very reliable and makes sure my boy gets to have his outdoor time!

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Paul S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 21, 2025

Richie stayed with our Yorkie Nicky and Chihuahua Pea while we were away. He is very professional, followed the dogs schedule to a T, kept us updated and our dogs were calm and comfortable when we returned. We will definitely be booking him again!

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Roxanne M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 08, 2025

Our beloved fur-boy is Garrett, a 4-year-old Siberian Husky who loves Richie! Just recently, we went away for a 5-day trip and had to leave Garrett at home. Luckily, we met Richie and hired him to do drop-in visits, 3 times a day, for the entire time we were away. Richie made sure that Garrett was taken out for his potty breaks, took him for walks and provided the kind of service and care that he needed. Richie delivered beyond my expectations. He is very reliable, dependable and communicated really well, providing us with updates and feedbacks. From now onwards, he is my to-go-to person whenever we need a back up care for Garrett!

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Steve B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 24, 2024

Richie did a fabulous job of taking care of Sandy while we were on vacation.

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Ann M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 12, 2024

Ritchie did an excellent job of taking care of Tyson! He even went the extra effort to dry him off when it was wet outside. I would highly recommend him. He made us feel at ease leaving our dog with him and we didn’t have to follow up to see how things were going as he always let us know.

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Michele W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 22, 2023

Richie did a terrific job walking my two large and spirited lab mixes. He is calm kind and firm at the same time which worked perfectly.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care is currently the main focus of my routine. I love what I do and I would like to keep doing it for as long as I possibly can. I am doing this full time while enrolled in grad school. My classes are online and at night so it does not interfere with my schedule.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Richie can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Some basic information that is helpful for me when taking care of your dog is things like their feeding schedule and how long their walks are. Also, if your dog has any special needs please make sure to tell me so that I can accommodate for them.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.