House Sitting in Hyde Park, Jacksonville, FL

“We left on a 7 day cruise leaving our beloved babies home, including a 2 month old lab mix, our 10 year old boxer and 13 year old kitty. Not only did meetups before help to get to know them. Our boxer took to Steve immediately!! Robyn and Steve sent us several messages, watched our home to reassure us, and left our house cleaner than when we came and with happy fur babies. We definitely want to have them watch our babies again in the future”

Danielle B.

“Stephanie was AMAZING! She was very proactive in setting up a meet and greet beforehand and asked questions that helped us get to know her. She kept us updated the whole time on how he was and sent photos and pictures to us. She even filmed our pup opening his Christmas gift since we were away for the holiday. Went we came back our house was just as we left it and clean. She even put our recycling and trash at the curb for us. She also left a note and cute little chalkboard for when we got home. We will definitely be using her again!”

Ryan H.

“Rose stayed with our pets while we were gone for 7 days. Everything that we asked of was done and more! I would recommend Rose if you’re looking for someone to care for your pets.”

Chase C.

“Sophie and Ryan are fabulous house sitters! This is the first time we have had a dog sitter watch our pup in our home. We were out of town for four full days and they did a fabulous job! Our fur-baby, Gonzo was well taken care of. They even gave him a bath! Our house was very clean when we came home and our pup seemed content. Sophie sent pictures every day and was a great communicator. We will definitely use them again in the future!”

Michele W.

About: I have 10 years of experience training dogs, and am the lead trainer for Tricks For Treats dog training here in Jacksonville. In the past 5 years I have been dogsitting, walking, and performing drop in visits for clients and maintain a 5 star rating on TFTJ’s Google page! I have experience with all kinds of temperaments and dog behaviors- and work with pups on a daily basis. Working with dogs isn’t just my career, it’s my passion! My full time career involves dogs! Training, walking, sitting, and drop-in visits are what I do daily. I own and operate Tricks For Treats dog training and services here in Jacksonville, and maintain a 5-Star rating on Google & Yelp! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am insured and have both an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators Certificate and Red Cross Canine First Aid Certificate, and am the Lead Trainer at Tricks For Treats. I have vast experience with all kinds of pups, am very knowledgeable on aggression, resource guarding and how to manage more complicated pups. I always appreciate an easy keeper, but am totally up for a challenge!

“Crystal was amazing with our pup, Henry! He got lots of love and had some fun adventures with her too. She took great care of our house and left everything in perfect condition. I highly recommend Crystal for all of your pet/house sitting needs!”

Gina S.

“Michael took great care of Phil & Penni while I was away, and will be taking care of them again over the Easter holiday weekend.”

Carolyn S.

“Shannan and Karla were amazing with my fur babies. Even my more difficult older dog warmed up immediately to them. They took great care of my dogs and would highly recommend!”

Kim D.

“Mia was great with our dogs and was very responsive, honest, and flexible. We appreciate her time!”

Ambree F.

“Very happy with Lucinda’s care of Lilly. Sent pictures each day Will definitely be using Lucinda again!”

Richard C.

“Emily was a great sitter and helped me a ton with my dog! Great communication great job and I’d absolutely rebook/recommend her services.”

Lindsi J.

About: My home is made for dogs. Lots of room to run around inside on rainy days and a large backyard for all day play. A tired dog is a happy dog. Let your fuzzy baby become part of the pack. Have peace of mind your pets will be cared for and treated like family. Being retired I will be home, outside, and playing with them. I have three dogs, Elsa is a Jack Russell and American Staffordshire Terrier, R2 is a Scottish Terrier and Chihuahua, and Benji a small terrier mix. All are filled with energy and enjoy playing with other dogs. They enjoy going to the dog park and swimming. I am sure your pup will enjoy staying with us. They will not be lonely we will make sure. See you soon. Retire veteran at home full time. I don’t leave your fuzzy babies alone. Your welcome to drop them off the night before your trip too. I have a big fence yard. Pet proof cement floor through out the house. Three dogs to keep them company. Toys, music, and videos for them to watch.

About: Life long animal lover. Cat owner since Elementary school. Currently have 3. All different breeds. I have experience with dogs too as I used to have 2 Labs. I often dog sit for my friends on weekends so figured I'd give this a go as well. Love meeting new pets I have lots of free time on the weekends and love going on walks whether its hot or cold. Most evenings in my work week are free. Pretty flexible if there are some pop up opportunities. I just love hanging out with animals in my free time. Cat wise: I am very careful to not let any cats out of the house. I know some can be escape artists. Lots of practice there. I will sit patiently for more timid cats to warm up to me. I typically won't pick them up at first or pet their bellies. I usually get my friends cats to warm up to me quickly and get them playing soon enough. Will cater to the cats that like drinking from the faucet too. Dog wise: I am ready to meet their energy and go on some fun walks. Will even be down to jog with them if they have a lot of energy. I'm cautious about food allergies so I will make sure I only give treats that are allowed and be patient to make sure they go to the bathroom during our visit. They will get all the pets they need!

“Kristie looked after out pit-mix and cat for a weekend and was fantastic. She was gracious and asked great questions during our initial meet and greet. She gave us updates and pics throughout the weekend. She was such a calm presence for our animals while we were away. Our home was clean and looked great, when we returned. We would definitely rebook with her. Thank you Kristie!”

Megan M.

“Mandy did such a wonderful job taking care of Brownie while we were out of town. It was Brownie’s first stay as an only dog as his sister recently passed the rainbow bridge so we were nervous about leaving him for so many days but Mandy eased the worry. She took many photos and gave regular updates. We will 100 percent use her again.”

Heather G.

“Jessica was great with our senior dog. Attentive, checked in with us and took lots of pictures! Jessica is reliable and conscientious. Our house was nice and clean when we arrived. We are totally using her again!”

Stacey B.

“Karla was quick to respond when I reached out via rover. She made sure to do a visit before hand to meet our two dogs and make sure everyone was comfortable. She created a great sense of comfort that our dogs were in great hands while she dog/house sat while we were away. Received updates and photos throughout their stay with them. Will absolutely have Karla watch our pups again and would highly recommend her to others.”

Nick M.

“Pam is just the greatest. She took awesome care of our home (9 acres, pool, etc.) and pups (2 large malamutes) while we were out of the country for two weeks. Normal household issues occurred and she promptly notified us and handled them. She coordinated with contractors. She went the extra mile with our pups and with us, leaving the house very clean and with a few romantic gifts from my boyfriend for my birthday. We could not recommend her more highly and were thrilled to have such a trustworthy and detail-oriented person in charge.”

Judith S.

“Therisa stayed overnight for us to keep an eye on our 3 dogs and 4 cats. Two of the dogs are pretty high maintenance and one of the cats has to take meds. Everyone seemed happy and taken care of when we returned the next day! I also received many pictures which I so appreciate. Therisa has great communication. We will definitely be requesting her for future sits!”

Kalin B.

About: I love doggies! I always have and always will. I work near my house, so I get to visit home in the afternoons. I walk my fur-baby in the mornings, afternoons and at night. I communicate with clients throughout the day when pets are in my care. I can text photos of your fur-baby during the day to let you know that they just finished a walk. All in all, just know that your fur-baby will be in great hands and will receive great love and attention. I do ask for drop off time 6am to 7am on weekdays, weekends are flexible. I get lunch breaks about 2pm to 3pm. Monday through Friday I'm home by 7pm. Mostly, all my weekends are open. I have a fenced in yard, plenty of outdoor space in my small neighborhood. One 5lb shitzu who is very vocal and playful. Zora is sweet and shy; sometimes nervous in the first hour or so but once she is comfortable she is very loving. I have an empty spare room for privacy if needed for your fur-baby.