Ricki A.
Grove City, OH
Services
Ricki can care for
Availability
I currently work part time and am flexible most mornings/early afternoons and never work past 8:30pm. I work in the grandview and German village areas and am happy to stop be these areas on my way to and from work.
About Ricki A.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m super flexible and easy going. I’m willing to offer in home cuddles/play time or long hikes in metro parks depending on what your dog needs! Safety is ALWAYS top of mind. I pride myself on being aware during walks and great at leash handling. I’m familiar with the dos and don’t s of dog walking etiquette and will adjust to your dog accordingly.
Information Ricki A. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what special needs your pets may have. Never be afraid to over communicate. I’m detail oriented and also quick to adapt to any changes or needs. I will also take great care to communicate anything out of the ordinary I may observe with your animals.
A typical day
When it comes to dogs I will be flexible to what their needs are but I typically like to engage in stimulating play and then a rest period. Play stimulation for cats often gets overlooked so I typically like to do that as well.
Location
Grove City, OH
Pets
Caring-communicative-knowledgeable
Pet care experience
I personally own a pitty mix and 18 year old cat. My pitty struggles with reactivity so I have lots of experience with dog training and fear-based reactivity. I also have experience with different tools such as ecollars, prong collars, and muzzles. My pets are my life and I will treat yours with the same love, care, and respect.❤️ Please note my more detailed schedule below: Tuesdays thru Fridays: 6am-11:30am and 8pm-11:30pm Saturdays: 5:30pm-11:30pm Sundays and Mondays: All day availability **I will accept occasional overnight stays for up to one week - just shoot me a message with your specific request!**
Reviews
Our dogs love Ricki. They were so happy to meet her and she was great with them. She was on time every day and played in the back yard with the boys. I will definitely book Ricki again in the future. She was fantastic!
Ricki's heart has an endless amount of love and this especially shows in how she treats animals. She adopted an abused animal and has show it so much love, affection, and patience that it has completely transformed that dog. I have yet to meet someone with more patience with Ricki and I doubt I will, her heart is second to none and I wish all animals could experience her joy.
Ricki herself adopted a pitty mix dog who has some anxiety and issues meeting new people. She had difficulties walking her and introducing her to people and other pets. She took it upon herself to take her to one-on-one training for 1 year. She was determined to give her pup the best life possible and she has. Although Liesel still has some anxiety with new people, she goes through a process with her to allow Liesel the time to adjust at her own pace. I have witnessed this many times. She shows nothing but patience, kindness and so much absolute love for not only her dog but my dogs and any other animals she comes in contact with. I have seen her run through fields, into the streets and other places to save animals and she has taken them off the streets, vetted them and found homes for them. I trust her with my animals all the time and they trust her as well.
About Ricki A.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’m super flexible and easy going. I’m willing to offer in home cuddles/play time or long hikes in metro parks depending on what your dog needs! Safety is ALWAYS top of mind. I pride myself on being aware during walks and great at leash handling. I’m familiar with the dos and don’t s of dog walking etiquette and will adjust to your dog accordingly.
Information Ricki A. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what special needs your pets may have. Never be afraid to over communicate. I’m detail oriented and also quick to adapt to any changes or needs. I will also take great care to communicate anything out of the ordinary I may observe with your animals.
A typical day
When it comes to dogs I will be flexible to what their needs are but I typically like to engage in stimulating play and then a rest period. Play stimulation for cats often gets overlooked so I typically like to do that as well.
Ricki A.
Grove City, OH