Robert F A.
Henrico, VA
I’m happiest around dogs.
Pet care experience
I’ve been fortunate enough to be around pets all my life. Ranging from dogs and cats to fish and reptiles. I’ve handled lizards and snakes. There has also been a wide variety of birds as well. I’ve also been fortunate enough to help friends and family with their pets from time to time. So have needed special needs like personal assistance or medication and sometimes both. Every pet or animal needs personal individual care and I pride myself on being able to do that. Pets take care of us so I enjoy taking care of them. I’m also extremely patient with pets and their personalities. I currently have a beagle who requires going out every morning at 5am and I love it! And him!
Reviews
My golden doodle Hampton loves Robert. He takes him on walks, jogs, and Starbucks runs for his pup-cup! Robert truly has a way with animals. The care and love he shows is unmatched and animals sense that. He is the best!
Robert is a family member and has taken care of my dogs on numerous occasions when I was out of town or working long hours. He treats my pets like they're his own, and is reliable and trustworthy. When my dog Cleo contracted heartworm and had to be kept still for several months during recovery, he spent days with Robert while I was at work. We would not have gotten through that time without him!
Robert is honest and trustworthy. He is unbelievably kind and compassionate. Robert is conscientious of my space, attentive to my dog, and my elderly beagle adores him!
About Robert F A.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can provide walks for your pet as well as feedings, even if there are special instructions required. I am familiar with a wide variety of crates and harnesses. Not only can I offer multiple walking‘s for your pet in a single session but I offer play dates as well. If your pet requires a companion, I have a pet, friendly dog of my own. I also enjoy taking dogs for rides if that’s some thing they are into. I’m also comfortable administering medications whether they be oral or topical.
Information Robert F A. would like to know about your pet
I like knowing the dogs name, breed, and size before meeting and what kind of personality they have, of course. If they are good with other people and dogs while walking. If feedings are needed I require detailed info on that as well as any medications that might need to be administered. What kind of treats they can have as well as what they can’t.
A typical day
So when walking I typically like to stay in their neighborhood, close to home unless they prefer rides and walks at the park. When meeting a new dog I like to walk the usual path with them and the pets owner. Just so I’m familiar with their routine. I like giving little treats after walks and even reading to the dogs ( they just like the attention and hearing someone’s voice) I’ve been know to make Starbucks runs with dogs if they like car rides. I really enjoy walking dogs downtown and in the fan area. Oh, and light grooming with a brush after walks is sometimes nice too!
Services
Robert F can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is pretty much open at the moment so I would love to fill that time helping pet owners provide quality care for their pets.
About Robert F A.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can provide walks for your pet as well as feedings, even if there are special instructions required. I am familiar with a wide variety of crates and harnesses. Not only can I offer multiple walking‘s for your pet in a single session but I offer play dates as well. If your pet requires a companion, I have a pet, friendly dog of my own. I also enjoy taking dogs for rides if that’s some thing they are into. I’m also comfortable administering medications whether they be oral or topical.
Information Robert F A. would like to know about your pet
I like knowing the dogs name, breed, and size before meeting and what kind of personality they have, of course. If they are good with other people and dogs while walking. If feedings are needed I require detailed info on that as well as any medications that might need to be administered. What kind of treats they can have as well as what they can’t.
A typical day
So when walking I typically like to stay in their neighborhood, close to home unless they prefer rides and walks at the park. When meeting a new dog I like to walk the usual path with them and the pets owner. Just so I’m familiar with their routine. I like giving little treats after walks and even reading to the dogs ( they just like the attention and hearing someone’s voice) I’ve been know to make Starbucks runs with dogs if they like car rides. I really enjoy walking dogs downtown and in the fan area. Oh, and light grooming with a brush after walks is sometimes nice too!
Location
Henrico, VA
Pets
Robert F A.
Henrico, VA