Profile image
Profile image

Sophia R.

Athens, GA

2 reviews
Image 0
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
12PhotosView All

I can love and care for your pets

Pet care experience

I am very used to handling large dogs since a young age, as any dogs in my family’s house was expected to listen to me (and my sister) just as well as our parents. My father had a friend who actually trained dogs for the police K-9 units and my dad learned tips on training dogs from him. From there my dad taught me how to handle dogs (of all temperaments and different situations) and how to set boundaries. However, I love just loving on and playing with furry ones in my spare time. I have also gained a lot of experience volunteering many times with the Athens Area Humane Society. I am comfortable woking with animals who are still working on their temperament and socializing.

Reviews

Judith M.
Apr 10, 2024

I trust Sophia 100% with our dog, Covey. She is so incredibly patient and easy-going. Any high stress dog or situation will be met with calm, confidence and most of all love. Our dog loves her to pieces since he was a pup. She has fostered dogs before and even breeds that most people wouldn't take. We are grateful for to Sophia for her love for all creatures great and small. Any request is taken care of and your pet will be glad you picked her!

sondra R.
Apr 08, 2024

Sophia loves dogs! She actively volunteers with the animal shelters in Athens (where she attends UGA) and Savannah, GA, her home. For the past two years she has brought home a shelter dog over the Christmas break to help with the overflow of the shelter and to evaluate and help train the dogs for adoption. Both dogs were adopted within a week! She has went through extensive training with the volunteer organizations on how to work with the dogs and train them. She is not afraid of any size dog and has a unique ability to be calm in any situation. I highly recommend her as a dog walker or caretaker. She specializes in "belly rubs".

About Sophia R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I tend to follow how the pet-owner handles their pet, in the sense of how they hold them or pet them to see what the pet is comfortable with. I will follow any instructions they have on how they want me to handle their pet.

Information Sophia R. would like to know about your pet

I am okay with all breeds, although I will admit I have a slight obsession with pitbulls and their cute little heads. Please let me know if there is any behaviors that make your pet uncomfortable (ex: they don't like strangers touching their ears). I can give them medication but the only experience I have with shots is giving vaccines in the scruff of a dog's neck.

A typical day

Fetch, depending on if the owner has restrictions on the pet getting potentially dirty and what their yard or home looks like. I love to wrestle with dogs to play with them (only when I am able to see a dog is comfortable with it).

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$26per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$13per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Sophia can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I can fit potty breaks or play sessions in between and after my courses I take at the University of Georgia. If there are specific times you want me to come, then it will depend on the day and sometimes depending on the week if I can come at a specific time.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 8 hours ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Sophia R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I tend to follow how the pet-owner handles their pet, in the sense of how they hold them or pet them to see what the pet is comfortable with. I will follow any instructions they have on how they want me to handle their pet.

Information Sophia R. would like to know about your pet

I am okay with all breeds, although I will admit I have a slight obsession with pitbulls and their cute little heads. Please let me know if there is any behaviors that make your pet uncomfortable (ex: they don't like strangers touching their ears). I can give them medication but the only experience I have with shots is giving vaccines in the scruff of a dog's neck.

A typical day

Fetch, depending on if the owner has restrictions on the pet getting potentially dirty and what their yard or home looks like. I love to wrestle with dogs to play with them (only when I am able to see a dog is comfortable with it).

Location

Athens, GA

Sophia R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

All stays booked on Rover receive our Rover guarantee, 24/7 support, and our reservation protection.
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Profile image
Verified Enhanced Background Check

Sophia R.

Athens, GA

2 reviews