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Ricky R.

COLUMBIA, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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My wife calls me the dog whisperer!

Pet care experience

I've had dogs all my life as a kid and now as an adult! Love dogs to no end, Have a New Foundland and Golden Retriever. Fenced in back yard on 4 acres, Not into bathing and grooming dogs but will give them the care they need and more!

Reviews

Tim Colleen and Doolin R.
House Sitting • Mar 12, 2023
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Ricky was the perfect companion for our little boy. My wife and I had put off taking any kind of big vacation for lack of a trustworthy sitter for our sweet pup. From the first meeting, Ricky exuded trust and integrity. We knew he would take care of him like we would. Ricky stayed in our home, kept us apprised of how things were going and did everything we hoped for to keep our pup safe and happy. Bless you Ricky!

Rose H.
Dog Boarding • Nov 26, 2022
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Ricky and his wife were fabulous! We had an urgent matter that took us out of town for the holiday and they accommodated our dog Freya! We recently adopted Freya and we’re not clear on her status with other dogs. Ricky and his wife took the time to introduce her to their dogs and supervised play time! She came home and took a “big dog nap” as she was so exhausted from all the fun! Thank you to them both for taking care of our little girl!

Rachael R.
Jul 27, 2022

Rick has had pets as long as I’ve known him and always takes the best care of them! You won’t be disappointed if you hire him.

Meagan B.
Jul 26, 2022

Great person who loves dogs! He always takes excellent care and pays attention to detail, he treats every dog just like his own! You never have to worry when your dogs are with him!

About Ricky R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard and also have 2 dogs of my own. I am able to care for dogs in your home as long as we live fairly close together and my wife is home to care for our pups!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ricky R. would like to know about your pet

Is there any special needs that your dogs may have that I need to know about? I have had dogs all my life and wish they had an app that taught us how to communicate with them!

A typical day

Long walks, lots of play time, lots of loving and naps after we wear each other out! Let me spoil your pups to no end!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$75per night
House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$16per walk

Ricky can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Ricky can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I'm retired military and will make this a fulltime thing if things work out! I currently work part time at Lowe's and my wife is home during the day

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 5 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Ricky R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard and also have 2 dogs of my own. I am able to care for dogs in your home as long as we live fairly close together and my wife is home to care for our pups!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ricky R. would like to know about your pet

Is there any special needs that your dogs may have that I need to know about? I have had dogs all my life and wish they had an app that taught us how to communicate with them!

A typical day

Long walks, lots of play time, lots of loving and naps after we wear each other out! Let me spoil your pups to no end!

Location

COLUMBIA, VA

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Ricky R.

COLUMBIA, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews