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Alex G.

North Coconut Grove, FL

2 reviews
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Life-long lover of dogs

Pet care experience

Since I was born, my family has always had at least 2 dogs. I grew up primarily with flat-coated retrievers, but also had several cocker spaniels and most recently, my parents rescued an elderly, GIANT black lab (100+ lbs) to give him a loving home in his final days. My mother is also a licensed wild life rehabilitator, so I've grown up around and interacted with animals of all kinds. Personally, I have a cat that's more like a dog (likes walks, comes when called, he's quite entertaining) because my first few jobs out of college required extensive travel (not ideal for having a dog). My cat is very friendly with all dogs, but he gets a bit frightened around higher energy big dogs, so I would only be able to board small to medium sized pups. I would love to get my own dog, but I still travel 1-2 weeks a month, and I don't want to board my future dog in the early years of his or her life (I think lots of interaction is important for socialization purposes, especially during the first 2 years of a dog's life). I am doing this because I love animals, and can always use a dog fix when I'm in town and available (since I still travel too much to have my own). I love dogs of all kinds and sizes, and I would love the opportunity to spend some time with your 4 legged friend!

Reviews

Nicky W.
Oct 21, 2018

We have 3 large dogs, 2 Flat Coated Retrievers and a 105 lb. Labrador. Alex has house sat for our dogs on a number of occasions and has always done a wonderful job, so good in fact, that our dogs miss Alex, when we return home. Alex really loves animals and if you'er looking for a conscientious pet sitter, I would recommend Alex without hesitation.

Robin G.
Oct 21, 2018

Alex is a true animal lover. He is the son of a wildlife rehabilitator so has been surrounded with all sorts of creatures great and small all of his life. He's great with domestic pets as well and would take great care of furred or feathered friends.

About Alex G.

Skills

29 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Alex G. would like to know about your pet

If boarding, how is your dog around cats? How is your dog around other dogs? Does your dog like to play with toys? Does the dog have any specific allergies? Do you allow your dog to have any left over human food? Does your dog like to swim? Play fetch?

A typical day

Lots of walks around coconut grove, cuddle time on the couch or bed, and visits to the local dog parks in the grove.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$30per night
House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$12per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$29per day

Alex can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Alex can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Alex G.

Skills

29 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Alex G. would like to know about your pet

If boarding, how is your dog around cats? How is your dog around other dogs? Does your dog like to play with toys? Does the dog have any specific allergies? Do you allow your dog to have any left over human food? Does your dog like to swim? Play fetch?

A typical day

Lots of walks around coconut grove, cuddle time on the couch or bed, and visits to the local dog parks in the grove.

Location

Coconut Grove, FL

Alex G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Alex G.

North Coconut Grove, FL

2 reviews