3/5
I went to check out Critter Sitters. I thought Andrea was delightful, but I did not feel comfortable using her services. Just to let everyone know, she will outfit your dog with a GPS collar because your dog is free to come or go out the doggie door on the property. There is a back yard, but your dog will not necessarily be kept there. They will be free to roam. They can walk down the driveway and down the road to the highway. So, that means roaming by the river or the road, with possible encounters with bears or moose too. I have a two year old Labrador / German shepherd / cattle dog /border collie mix that will run and chase and explore, even when in mine and my husband's control. We took her to Cook State Park and she took off after birds in the surf and ran for about two miles. She came back covered in muck. Another time, on Funny River, she took off on a runabout chasing squirrels. It is in her personality to run and explore. She crouches down like a border Collie and then she's gone off running.
So, Andrea tried to convince me that this won't happen while under her care. But if it does, that's why she'll be outfitted with a GPS.
I believe she loves what she does, but I don't think this service is the right fit for everyone. I have a 19 year old dog, I think her service would be fine for older dogs. Not for a younger dog with too much spirit.