

Rilee D.
Waltham, MA






Services
Rilee can care for
Availability
My full-time job is in the music industry. My husband and I own a business and I set my own hours so I often have a lot of flexibility save for occasional concerts we have to attend for clients coming through on tour. I either mark those dates as unavailable or if they’re close enough I can try to work around them!
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About Rilee D.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am incredibly detail oriented and prioritize safety and the comfort of your pet. I am very good at reading animal’s body language and use those skills to maintain a calm, enriching environment.
Information Rilee D. would like to know about your pet
I always ask to do a meet and greet before I walk or sit a dog. I will not walk people aggressive dogs (for my safety and the safety of others) or leash reactive dogs unless I have built a relationship with the dog and know their triggers so I can prioritize safety. I also prefer to meet cats ahead of time, especially if they have a specific routine you want me to follow but I’m also happy to set up a call/video chat if the need arises.
A typical day
I prefer to allow the owner to designate where the dog can be walked. All walks are on leash until I develop a relationship with the dog(s) and believe that it is appropriate and safe to allow the dog off leash. I take my own dog hiking, to the beach, and am always looking to find new places to explore so I'm open to anything. If the dog is highly socialized and the owner approves, I will organize puppy playdates with my own dog, Marvel for extra fun! I’m happy to sit and play with cats and have occasionally walked some on a harness! Whatever makes your pet happy is good by me!
Location
Waltham, MA
Pets
Rilee D. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Full time animal lover 🐾
Pet care experience
I barked before I started speaking, need I say more? I'm an animal lover who grew up riding horses and caring for animals of all sorts. I had horses growing up and adopted my first dog, Marvel, ten years ago. I have walked dogs for people throughout my life, including as my primary source of income for a period of time. I care for every dog like I would my own and cater to each individual's needs. Every dog is different and therefore needs a different kind of stimulation to be their happiest; whether that means just a stroll through the woods or really getting their brain active and their body tired. I am very happy to work on obedience and basic training with your dog as well. PITTIE PEOPLE - if you’re looking for someone to keep up with your high energy battering ram of love, I’m your girl! I am experienced with many of the “restricted” breeds and comfortable advocating for your dog’s needs in public if necessary and familiar with the additional responsibility that comes with handling them. I have cared for lots of other animals including horses, cats, small mammals such as hamsters and hedgehogs, and reptiles. I'm comfortable with snakes but I have an incredible fear of spiders so if you happen to have a tarantula that needs taking care of, that's not for me!
Reviews


Absolutely amazing. Our cats just adored her and were so well taken care of. Great communication. Really can’t say enough!

Rilee was so great with Miss Ella! Super communicative and considerate and clearly great with animals. Miss Ella was so well taken care of and seemed to have a great time being looked after by Rilee. ,
Once again, Riley to the rescue. We had a trip I forgot to line up car sitting for and she responded quickly to my request. She always leaves our cat happy and the house clean. 10 out of 10.

Rilee went above and beyond, and helped me with Macy! I had just moved to Boston from out of state and she was willing to work with my schedule and make sure Macy was able to get out for a quick bathroom break during the day! Highly recommend will use again!
About Rilee D.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am incredibly detail oriented and prioritize safety and the comfort of your pet. I am very good at reading animal’s body language and use those skills to maintain a calm, enriching environment.
Information Rilee D. would like to know about your pet
I always ask to do a meet and greet before I walk or sit a dog. I will not walk people aggressive dogs (for my safety and the safety of others) or leash reactive dogs unless I have built a relationship with the dog and know their triggers so I can prioritize safety. I also prefer to meet cats ahead of time, especially if they have a specific routine you want me to follow but I’m also happy to set up a call/video chat if the need arises.
A typical day
I prefer to allow the owner to designate where the dog can be walked. All walks are on leash until I develop a relationship with the dog(s) and believe that it is appropriate and safe to allow the dog off leash. I take my own dog hiking, to the beach, and am always looking to find new places to explore so I'm open to anything. If the dog is highly socialized and the owner approves, I will organize puppy playdates with my own dog, Marvel for extra fun! I’m happy to sit and play with cats and have occasionally walked some on a harness! Whatever makes your pet happy is good by me!


Rilee D.
Waltham, MA
