Why choose us?  

At Camp Baby Gators Dog Sitting, we understand that your dog is a member of your family. That's why we offer personalized care in our comfortable home setting. With years of experience and a genuine love for animals, we ensure that your dog feels safe, happy, and loved while you're away.

At Camp Baby Gators, we do not discriminate, or charge extra based on breed or behavior. Administering medications, playtime, cuddles, and walks are basic standards here and we do not up charge for any of those services either! We welcome all types of dogs, including those with behavior quirks and those that do not enjoy the company of other dogs. 

Our mission is to provide a vacation experience for your dog that rivals your own! Most of our clients see our photo updates and say  their dog isn't going to want to come home after visiting Camp Baby Gators. 

Our Specialties

We provide top-notch dog sitting services tailored to meet your dog's unique needs. From playtime to naptime, we ensure a structured, fun-filled, and safe experience.

Dog sitting

Inside our home dog sitting includes feeding, medication, playtime, walks, and lots of love and affection.

Play time

We offer playtime with our well socialized resident dogs utilizing slow introductions and techniques learned from Dogs Playing for Life. 

Training reinforcement

We regularly practice training drills here at Camp Baby Gators and are happy to reinforce what you are working on with your dog so your pooch will not pick up bad habits during their stay. 

About us

My name is Erin Leach and I have devoted nearly 30 years to rescuing, rehabilitating, and fostering bully breed dogs. I started Camp Baby Gators Dog Sitting because I have a genuine love for dogs and recognize how difficult it can be to find quality care for dogs who have behavior challenges or who others may perceive as aggressive. My resident dogs love engaging in enthusiastically "biting" each others faces and have been affectionately known as the Baby Gators since their foster fail adoptions in 2023. Everyone jokes that all the playful shelter dogs love to come here and play "bity face" with the Baby Gators! 

Over the years, I have volunteered extensively at private rescues and open-intake county shelters, gaining hands-on experience with even the most challenging cases. My dog handling training and various certifications come from some of the most respected organizations in the country.

  • Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
  • Humane Society, Cincinnati Animal CARE
  • SPCA
  • Dogs Playing for Life

This training includes reading dog body language, working with all types of dogs, and applying defensive handling techniques in case of emergency.

In 2025 alone I logged over 750 volunteer hours at Cincinnati Animal CARE. One of my current CAC alumni is an American Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen. I have also worked with several professional trainers over the years, learning valuable methods that I am happy to reinforce with your dog.

My specialty is caring for larger breed dogs with behavioral challenges, such as:

  • Stranger danger or general fearfulness
  • Jumpy/mouthy behaviors
  • Reactivity (on leash/barrier, etc)
  • Resource guarding
  • Separation anxiety

As a seasoned foster and caregiver, I have welcomed and integrated more than 100 rescue dogs—and dozens of client dogs—into my home alongside my resident dogs. I follow a proven protocol I’ve developed over the years to ensure both safety and fun for everyone.

I offer a structured approach to help your dog achieve the balance they need to thrive. This includes clear communication, respect for boundaries, mental stimulation, physical exercise, affection, and maintaining their home routine as closely as possible in a new environment.