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Victor R.

Sunderland, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
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A dog's best friend 🐾

Pet care experience

PROFILE 🐾 EDIT (6/10): Hey folks, the 70% response rate is incorrect. I was in the hospital for a bit and Rover counts it as 'no response' if you don't get back within 48 hours. I reply to everyone, usually within 1-6. It should refresh in a few months. Thanks. Dogs are family, and I’ll treat yours like they’re a part of mine. For the summer only, I'm offering a 10% discount on long term stays of 7 days and over. - 13 years ownership, 5 professional, 2 with Windy City Paws, Chicago’s dog walkers. - Sat and walked for well over a hundred dogs of all types without any incidents. - Trained by WCP in dog behavior and the Red Cross in pet first aid. - For more, please see my reviews, or even ask for a reference!

Reviews

Camillo A.
Dog Boarding • Jun 19, 2023
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Victor was great! Our dog Buttercup does like a ton of people but he does like Victor.

Kevin M.
House Sitting • Jun 16, 2023
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Victor was great with Max. Sent frequent updates and clearly spent a lot of time and attention. I came home to a very happy pup!

Tamarin B.
House Sitting • May 16, 2023
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Victor stayed with our doggo for close on three weeks while we travelled overseas, and it was such a relief to have someone we could count on looking out for our old man. The regular daily updates gave us peace of mind.

Andrea H.
Dog Boarding • Apr 27, 2023
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Victor has been a wonderful additional caretaker to my pup.

About Victor R.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

SAFETY POLICIES 🐾 - I walk with a double or triple looped hold on the leash. - Keep 20ft distance all children, animals, joggers, etc. - Watch out for common dog anxiety triggers like construction or garbage trucks. - Bring no dog-unsafe food into the home. HOUSE SAFETY & CARE 🐾 - Non-smoker, non-drinker. Clean and quiet and study remotely. - Careful to lock up, clean up, use cookware gently, check the washer lint trap, replace used items, keep the electric bill down, etc. Tell me how to best take care of your residence. COVID POLICIES 🐾 - Immune compromised; please tell me if you or a loved one are exposed to respiratory illness so I can take extra precautions. - Happy to wear an N-95 mask or take any COVID precautions on request.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Victor R. would like to know about your pet

- Daily routine; walks, meals, treats. - Medications & special needs. - Personality & favorite things. - Behavioral & anxiety triggers. - House tasks (plants, mail, trash, etc.) Thanks for reading, whether me or not I hope you find your pup an amazing sitter!

A typical day

AT HOME I study remotely, so am always present with the pups. Dogs feel most comfortable with consistency, so I stick to their usual routine, and give them lots of attention and positive emotional feedback throughout the day. ON THE GO I enjoy exploring with the big walkers, and pay attention to the safest routes and favorite smell spots. I match the dog's preferred pace, and make sure they get a chance to enjoy their time in the fresh air.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
House Sitting
in your home
$40per night

Victor can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Victor can watch in your home

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

Availability

You can expect: - Conscientious expert care. - Twice-daily photo updates. - A tired happy dog on your return. All breeds and special needs (cats too) - experienced with big personalities & bolt risks.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 months ago
Victor can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Victor R.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

SAFETY POLICIES 🐾 - I walk with a double or triple looped hold on the leash. - Keep 20ft distance all children, animals, joggers, etc. - Watch out for common dog anxiety triggers like construction or garbage trucks. - Bring no dog-unsafe food into the home. HOUSE SAFETY & CARE 🐾 - Non-smoker, non-drinker. Clean and quiet and study remotely. - Careful to lock up, clean up, use cookware gently, check the washer lint trap, replace used items, keep the electric bill down, etc. Tell me how to best take care of your residence. COVID POLICIES 🐾 - Immune compromised; please tell me if you or a loved one are exposed to respiratory illness so I can take extra precautions. - Happy to wear an N-95 mask or take any COVID precautions on request.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Victor R. would like to know about your pet

- Daily routine; walks, meals, treats. - Medications & special needs. - Personality & favorite things. - Behavioral & anxiety triggers. - House tasks (plants, mail, trash, etc.) Thanks for reading, whether me or not I hope you find your pup an amazing sitter!

A typical day

AT HOME I study remotely, so am always present with the pups. Dogs feel most comfortable with consistency, so I stick to their usual routine, and give them lots of attention and positive emotional feedback throughout the day. ON THE GO I enjoy exploring with the big walkers, and pay attention to the safest routes and favorite smell spots. I match the dog's preferred pace, and make sure they get a chance to enjoy their time in the fresh air.

Location

Sunderland, MA

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Victor R.

Sunderland, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews