Elliott's Pet & Home Care, Ryan Elliott

$24/walk

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Introduction

I don't have a pet of my own, so I like being able to help others take care of their pets while they are on a week long (or more) vacation or a weekend get a way. People appreciate my service because they get to leave their pet at home while they are away. Often times pets go thru emotional anxiety because their owners aren't there, but at least they get to stay in their home under my care. **Please note the published prices are based under one pet. ** We do offer pet boarding at a sitters home for dogs only. No cats. Pets must be okay with small kids, and other dogs.

Overview

Hired 41 times

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2 employees

24 years in business

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2021

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Neil H.

May 15, 2024

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Ryan gave Bea the best care and walks while we were gone. I think she really looked forward to her time out with him. He was very understanding of her changing needs and adapted well to them. He kept us informed of her situation every day so we didn't worry.

Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • My home, venue, etc.

Elliott's Pet & Home Care, Ryan Elliott's reply

Thank you, Neil for the 5-star review. I really appreciate it, and look forward to working with you (and Bea) again.

Dog Walking

Peter G.

Jan 23, 2023

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Elliott's Pet & Home Care is outstanding. The high level of communication, staff, and professionalism make us feel that our dog Bruno is cared for by the best on his walks and playdates. We love the app and the report after each session. We are very grateful to have found Ryan and his team.

Details: 1 dog • 10 years or older • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • No preference • Feeding • My home, venue, etc.

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Ellen G.

Jul 9, 2024

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Ryan is very personable and great with my cat. He also employs staff to handle many requests for petsitting. I have found his colleagues to be wonderful people who are prompt communicators, excellent petsitters with great rapport for my companion animal.

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

Jeff R.

Aug 7, 2023

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We hired Ryan for overnight stays at our house while we were out of town. He did a great job taking care of our dog. Ryan sent us updates twice a day with photos which we found very reassuring. Before the overnight stays Ryan came to the house to meet our dog and they connected immediately. We are very pleased with Ryan’s work and we have already asked him to schedule another overnight stay.

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

Stacey A.

Apr 5, 2023

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Ryan is a wonderful and reliable dog walker. He sent pictures every day and provided feedback on how my dog behaved, his bathroom habits and overall demeanor (they were also pretty amusing). He has an easy to use portal to schedule visits.

Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • No preference • My home, venue, etc.

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Ryan Elliott

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I have a New Client Information Sheet which gives me all information needed to take care of your pet(s) while under our care which will be emailed to you. It also lists any terms and conditions that we have. I also like to schedule what I call a "Meet & Greet," which includes a meeting with your pet(s), yourself, an associate on my team, and myself to make sure we're all comfortable with each other.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I've been in the pet care industry for over 20-years. I started when I was 20-years-old, and started 'house/dog sitting' for a friend of my mother's. Eventually, my client base grew between 10-15 clients. Last year (2020), I saw an acquaintance of mine was selling her pet care business. I was in the real estate field for over 20-years, and was let go from my position in October of 2019, because my boss found out that I was interviewing with other companies. After 4 months of sending out resumes, getting no responses until after the New Year, receiving lousy job offers, etc, I decided to jump off the driving board (so to speak), and start my own pet care business full-time!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Always schedule a Meet & Greet to make sure everyone is happy! You want to be able to see how your pet sitter, dog walker, etc interact with your furry friend.