Services We Offer

Hi pet parents! Below you will find information about our in-home visits.​

Your best friends will always have clean areas or kennels, water, fresh food, and much love when being visited by Rockwall Critter Sitter. Drop-in visitations are 20-30 minutes. Pets are personally socialized at each visit. If requested, pet waste will be removed as much as possible as well as mail collected. We will also water a handful of potted plants that have been grouped.

Visitation hours are subjective to your animal's needs. We are happy to help with medications or if your pet needs to be outside more often. Updates are provided after every visit. We like to text pictures of your babies being played with! There is no need to respond to daily updates.

An emergency plan will be discussed with you during the meet and greet. I provide a questionnaire so everyone feels as safe and secure as possible so you can enjoy your time away.​ Do you have a runner? Let us know and we will slap a special GPS tag on them!

We specialize in canines, felines, and fish. We have also cared for ducks, rabbits, turtles, and other small animals. We do not service farm animals.

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We are once again offering pet hosting! We have limited availability, so please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate you. Click on the blue link for our availability.

"Your fur family deserves a vacation, too! We offer Pet Hosting—a premium 'Bed and Breakfast' experience that replaces the noise and stress of a kennel with the comfort of a loving home. As your hosts, we provide a safe, sanitized, and social atmosphere where your pets can roam free and rest easy."

Our hosting areas are in our home, not outside in a shelter or temporary building. At RCS, we believe that your fur family is our fur family. They should be socialized and feel safe. Your pets will be free from outside stressors like thunder and loud barking noises. We have a closed camera system at every door and in the back yard. Cameras in our pet hosting areas will help us watch out for barking or meowing at night which will set off a sensor and alert us. Your pets will never be outside alone or in a dirty, muddy, yard unless it is something we cannot control due to weather. Hosting details: Your best friends will always have clean areas or kennels, water, fresh food, and much love. Depending on everyone's temperament, they will have free roam of one room, an entire area, or the entire house. See the socialization information below. Hosting areas will be sanitized after every guest or immediately if there is an accident. *Drop off is after 1 P.M. and pickup is before 5 P.M. Your sweet pet(s) may need to be dropped off a day earlier or picked up a day later to accommodate the drop off and pick up times. Need flexibility? Our optional pick-up and drop-off service makes things easier on busy days. A visitation fee applies. All pets must be at least 20 weeks old, potty-trained, and fully vaccinated according to our requirements. See our vaccination policy.

Socialization while boarding: If you allow socialization, we will conduct a proper temperament introduction. RCS will monitor animals throughout the process to ensure their safety and welfare. From a distance, we generally look for positive behaviors, like play or curiosity. We are wary of any stress, aggression, or fear indicators since this may cause animals to run or injure themselves. We want all animals to appear receptive to the interaction before it progresses. If an initial introduction fails, we can try again or abandon the option.

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Our Foundational Training Pillars

Behavioral & House Manners: These are the "rules of the house." Training a puppy is a marathon, not a sprint. It starts with the basics: knowing where to sleep (crate training), how to listen (basic commands), when to eat and potty, and how to walk (leash conditioning). The first two years of firm daily work from the owner and weekly training sessions provides the skills your puppy needs to navigate the human world with confidence. Let's turn those 'zoomies' into focused energy and build a better bond, one treat at a time."
Crate training is the MVP here—it provides your dog with a safe "den" and is the fastest way to master potty training.

Socialization: This isn't just about meeting other dogs it’s about making sure your puppy doesn't have a meltdown when they hear a vacuum cleaner or see a person in a hat.
Leash Conditioning: This is the difference between a relaxing stroll and being dragged down the sidewalk. Training for calm and controlled walks (or even hands-free) focuses on "loose-lead" walking where the dog chooses to stay by your side.

We recommend two thirty minute training visits weekly from when your puppy is 12 weeks for crate training. When they are 18-20 weeks they should be revaluated and training should be increased until they are about two years old.

Firm leash conditioning can be done at any age beyond 12 weeks of age.
Contact us for an evaluation.

For an extra fee, we can take your beloved babies to the vet and groomers, run general errands for you, and help with an emergency restock of food and water.

We can sit with your pet if they need more attention due to a medical issue or if they are expecting babies. We would love to spend more time with your pets as they become family to us. See the rates on the fees page.

We can water a few plants that are grouped together for you. If you have a garden like we do and several plants, we can take care of that for a small extra fee. Let us know at the time of booking so we can add a little extra time to the schedule.