
Testimonials
Laura Kathryn
I've known Erik for about 14 years, as my Shiloh, Aslan, was the father of his former dogs (Odin and Loki). I retired from breeding and use my kennel for boarding dogs now. I had two boarders, in addition to my four Shilohs, that needed care while I had to be out of town for a week. I was so happy when I found that Erik was willing to drive to Bothell and stay the nights to make sure everyone was safe, healthy and happy. I shared with both my boarders' families that Erik was the most trusted person I knew to take care of their dogs, I put my faith in him 100% and so did they. Erik communicated with me daily as to how everyone was doing. He made sure that medicines were given on time and properly, that everyone's diets were followed and that each dog had their emotional and physical needs met. He played with the dogs and gave them cuddles. I know how important that is to my dogs and I am sure it helped them not miss me as much while I was out of town. I highly recommend Erik as a responsible and caring person to take care of pets, so much so, that I have recommended him on my website. http://www.solaceshilohs.com/

Lomax

The gentlemen lined up: Aslan, Rock and Lomax

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Cathy
I was very lucky to find Erik. My work takes me overseas for months at a time and Erik has embraced staying with my fur and feather family. Although he is the "Crazy Dog Man," at my home he is also the Crazy Cat and Bird person. In fact, Erik is currently staying at my house right now!! I have 3 cats and a cockatiel and Erik clearly knows how to care for them all. I would not be able to do the work that I do if it were not for him. It is wonderful to leave home and to know that the animals are so well taken care of. They love him!

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Angie
Erik watched our fur-daughter, Anya, while we were on a 10 day vacation out of state. We prefer to have her in the comfort of her own home when we are gone, as opposed to a boarding facility where she gets stressed. Anya is also a strong-willed herding dog, and needs a knowledgeable and experienced person to walk her. Erik was a great fit for the job! Anya liked him immediately upon their first meeting. Erik was very communicative with me while we were gone, texting with any additional questions or concerns, and sending the occasional picture. Our house and fur baby were in great hands, and I'll be calling Erik for our next vacations for sure!

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Stephanie
I have 2 German shepherds, 2 Teacup Yorkies, and 2 cats. The amount of people I trust to care for them I can count on one hand. Erik is one of those select few, especially because he is so experienced with dogs (and many other species). I have a very difficult shepherd to handle, due to him having been abused in the past, so new people, especially men, are hard for him to get used to or trust. He immediately took to Erik, though, and watching the two of them interact was a very settling feeling for me. He is able to notice the signs before a dog gets out of hand and immediately redirect them to avoid conflict (which is great for my dog). Both my dogs and cats love and respect him, which is no easy task! I would trust him to care for my fur-kids any time.

Left to right: Bear, Giselle, Noah, and Bella

Lilian and Charlie
5 Star Google Reviews
9 weeks ago
Erik is GREAT. My little pup really looks forward to her walks with Erik.
Nov 4, 2022
Erik is amazing! He is wonderful with all of our animals - goats, donkeys and horse and chickens. I always feel good knowing he's watching over my flock.
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Nov 4, 2022
I love Erik and have been using him for years. We had a new rescue this year and even on the first visit he quickly acclimatised even though he was nervous with men specifically. I never have any doubts leaving my dogs with Erik.
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Oct 3, 2022
Erik has helped me take care of my pet Blue and Gold Macaw and our family cat off and on for the past three years. He has been very reliable and trustworthy! We had long vacations where he needed to help us daily and he made friends with our very shy cat and was able to tend our parrot making our vacation worry free. Thank you Erik for your service!
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Aug 30, 2022
One of the most compassionate and experienced person that I have ever met. Harley (my doggie) looks for Erik on the weekends. He truly is the animal whisperer.
Jul 25, 2021
Erik has watched our two cats twice now. Both times for four days. One of our cats has asthma and needs an inhaler. Erik has been able to give her this medication with ease and we are so grateful! We have been so impressed with this service. He is prompt and kind. Very communicative. The price is extremely reasonable. This most recent trip, we accidentally got the days wrong and he was able to accommodate! The cats really like him. Professionalism is at a 10! We will definitely hire him whenever we’re out of town and we recommend him to anyone!
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Oct 3, 2020
Erik has taken excellent care of our large greyhound since we adopted our pup in March. Greyhounds can be shy and aloof to strangers, but Erik seems to have a natural intuition in engaging with my dog; this is evident during our first meeting, and our boy has maintained a bond with Erik ever since. My significant other and I both have highly demanding jobs, and Erik has been blessing to us especially in caring for our energetic boy both during the day and sometimes overnight home stays. He pays great attention to details, has been flexible with scheduling, and always provide timely updates to let us know how our dog is doing. I knew our pup was in great hands when we arranged a week-long overnight stay with Erik. We have been incredibly pleased with how professional, communicative, and passionate Erik is about taking care of our pup.
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Sep 3, 2020
I highly recommend Erik. He has cared for our dogs and horses multiple times while we were on vacation. He’s professional, knowledgeable, and dependable.
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May 14, 2020
I was working temporary job with long hours. I tried a doggy daycare for my standard poodle which was a disaster as my dog got quite ill. So I hired Erik to come out and walk her. She did so much better with Erik walking her. Thanks!
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Feb 4, 2020
Erik is very nice guy. My dogs love him, and all I have do to is tell them their buddy Erik is coming and they get all fired up. Erik gets 5 stars from me!
Nov 25, 2019
We highly recommend Erik (Crazy Dog Man) for pet sitting. We have a large black lab/pit bull/Great Dane mix (Harley) that is a rescue, abused as a pup many years ago. He is therefore apprehensive around new people and takes awhile to gain trust. When Harley met Erik earlier this year, he took to him right away. Erik respects and understands Harley and his needs, especially now that he is a senior dog and has health issues. Erik stays at our house when we are on vacation and the occasional weekend, and provides Harley with exceptional care, including all his medications. Erik is definitely in tune with dogs, no matter their size.
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Oct 24, 2019
My dogs love Erik! The are full of excitement when they see him arrive. He is very dependable and professional! I have two high energy dogs that Erik handles with ease. I highly recommend him!
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Jul 27, 2019
Erik does great with our German Shepherd puppy! He is reliable and trustworthy. We never have any concerns about our baby or the house when Erik is coming in and out. I have and will continue to recommend his services. I especially appreciate the pics he sends when he is there with her-it helps to see her so happy!
Apr 28, 2018
Erik is very capable, conscientious and caring. My three horses and one donkey can be a handful but Erik handled them beautifully. He also did a great job of keeping their stalls, paddock and arena clean. I have recommended him to my friends, because they know I’m very particular about the quality of my pet family’s care. Erik provides that level of care!
Apr 13, 2018
Erik is a real pet person, and one of the chosen few I trust with my furry family. My (very large) dogs liked him right away, and his visits are always met with lots of tail wags. If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd hire him full-time!
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Dec 13, 2017
Erik does a wonderful job with our fur kids! He is quick to respond and really helps with our busy days by giving our pups a nice long walk! I highly recommend him!
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May 21, 2017
Erik is professional and definitely has a love for animals. I was impressed that he is licensed, bonded, and he provided me with a clear criminal background check. My puppy loves his visits with Erik and I enjoy the text pictures and log entries he provides me during his visits. I am impressed with the care my puppy is given, his knowledge and understanding of animals, and how reliable and organized Erik is. You want Erik as your "Crazy" Pet Sitter!
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