Tina R.
Potomac, MD
Dog Mom who loves all animals!!!
Pet care experience
Hello all Dog Parents! I am a person who goes above and beyond, especially for house sitting which is reflected in my rate. I am not only ensuring that your dog child is cared for, but that they are cared for to your specific standards and more. I do everything I can to keep them clean, happy and comfortable while you’re away and am in constant communication. Additionally, I am also ensuring that your home remains clean and tidy at all times and this automatically includes bedding, floors and carpet maintenance and I will leave your place cleaner than I found it. If you have an elderly senior dog who needs 24 hour full time care and extra maintenance PLEASE click my puppy rate. This also applies if your dog has either limited mobility, sight, hearing or cognitive issues as the same extra amount of energy and time go into training and parenting a puppy as it does cleaning up, maintaining and caring for the needs of an elderly dog. All baths, maintenance, training and groomings are free with this service which reflects in the price. Thank you! I grew up with dogs and cats my entire life so have a good 15-20 years experience properly caring for them since I was a child. I specialise in the Pug Breed meaning I am very efficient of all their health and maintenance issues having raised 3 pugs in total (my last 2 I grew up with and took care of them until they were 15 and 17 years old before they became angels) and now my one female 3 yr old pug. I will also incorporate fun training/skills for puppies! I have trained many dogs in the past and I do not believe in corporal punishment or spanking and instead use positive reinforcement as well as firm corrections in repetition (like light taps to the neck to distract a dog out of "the zone" as well as eye contact) which works very well but consistency is key and of course lots and lots of love. Dogs like people should have chemistry to make sure the duration of my services will be harmonious to them so feel free to arrange a meet and greet to decide if I am the right fit! Xx
Reviews
Tina is an amazing sitter who took great care of our very elderly dog. She was very focused on his needs and made sure he was safe and as comfortable as he could be. We would recommend Tina very highly for older dogs.
Tina was able to put my mind at ease while I was on vacation without my cats. She updated me each visit with pictures and videos of not just my precious fur babies having a great time, but also of full food and water bowls so that I knew my cats were happy and healthy and cared for. She exceeded my expectations by making herself available on a days notice, and spending real time with the cats playing with them. When she came over to meet my cats for the first time, they took a liking to her right away and I could tell they felt comfortable in her calming presence. She familiarized me with her own experience with animals and understood fully how nerve wracking it can be to leave your animals with someone you have only met breifly. This really put my mind at ease and made me able to enjoy my vacation without the constant worry. I am so happy that I have found someone right in my area with the kind of enthusiasms and love for animals that Tina has. She will be my first choice in the future when i need a babysitter for my animals. I would highly recommend!
About Tina R.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Tina R. would like to know about your pet
I will not sit aggressive dogs with behavioural problems for safety and liability purposes.
A typical day
I live on 3 acres of open woods and have many hiking trails nearby. Whatever your furkid needs, whether its tug of war, mental stimulation or cuddles I will provide them with whatever they want!
Services
Tina can host
Tina can watch in your home
About Tina R.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Tina R. would like to know about your pet
I will not sit aggressive dogs with behavioural problems for safety and liability purposes.
A typical day
I live on 3 acres of open woods and have many hiking trails nearby. Whatever your furkid needs, whether its tug of war, mental stimulation or cuddles I will provide them with whatever they want!
Location
Potomac, MD
Pets
Tina R.
Potomac, MD