Alex G.
Alex G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $23 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Remote worker, backyard access
I've been walking, sitting, and watching dogs for about 10 years now. Started out helping neighbors and friends with their dogs and it kind of snowballed from there. Since then I've done pretty much everything: daily walks, quick drop-ins when someone's stuck at work, overnight stays, dogs staying with me for a few days at a time. The big thing for me is that I work remotely, so I'm home most of the day. That means I'm not cramming a walk in before rushing off somewhere, and I can usually be flexible with last-minute drop-ins or schedule changes. Dogs in my care get real attention, not just a quick in-and-out. I've spent a lot of time with puppies, so I'm used to the extra patience that takes. Reinforcing potty training, redirecting chewing, keeping them from bouncing off the walls. I've also cared for older dogs who move slower, might be on medication, or just need someone paying closer attention day to day. When dogs stay at my place, I treat it like they're hanging out at a second home, not being "watched." I always send photos and updates so people aren't left wondering how things are going. What sets me apart is just consistency. 10 years, lots of different dogs, lots of different situations.
Cat care experience
Alex also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Here's the updated version with that detail worked in: In my home: When a dog stays with me, they get free run of the space, and there's plenty of it. We're a 3-floor home with a backyard, so dogs aren't cooped up in one room all day. If owners are comfortable with yard access, that's available too, otherwise I'll stick to walks only, whatever the owner prefers. I keep a consistent routine with feeding, walks, and bathroom breaks, and there's plenty of downtime as well, whether that's cuddling on the couch or just hanging out nearby while I work. If there are multiple dogs, I keep an eye on how they're getting along so everyone's comfortable. I also dog-proof anything that needs it ahead of time, like putting away food, trash, or anything chewable. In a client's home: For drop-ins or walks at someone's place, I stick to their normal routine as closely as possible. Same feeding times, same walking route if they have one, same rules around furniture or crating. I treat the home with respect, lock up when I leave, and make sure the dog has water, has gone to the bathroom, and is settled before I go. For longer stays in a client's home, I keep things running the way the owner normally would rather than doing things my way.
Ratings and reviews
Alex is great with my dog. She’s a nervous dog in new spaces and with new people and Alex was patient letting her get comfortable with him. I can always rely on Alex to take care of my dog and would recommend him to other pet owners too!
Alex has cared for my dog Cooper for years, and he took care of my family’s previous dog before that. He’s someone I trust completely — Cooper can come in and out of my home with him as needed, no hesitation. Alex has slept over, dropped in for visits, and taken Cooper out on walks more times than I can count, and Cooper genuinely lights up when he sees him coming. Around the building, Alex is just as trustworthy: friendly with the doorman, easygoing with neighbors, and great with other dogs he runs into. He takes Cooper on real walks, not quick trips around the block, and he’s reliable, communicative, and clearly loves dogs.
Alex G is an excellent pet sitter and all around great person. He’s very reliable and trustworthy, kind and good with all pets. We have used him for daytime sitting and overnight visits with our 2 year old labradoodle, who is very fond of him.
Alex has walked and cared for my dog Cooper for years, and he took care of my family’s previous dog before that. He is the person I trust completely with my dog. Cooper genuinely gets excited when he sees him coming. Alex is a big baseball guy, so fetch in the park is a standard part of the routine, and he takes Cooper on real walks, not quick trips around the block. He is reliable, communicative, and clearly loves dogs. If you are deciding whether to book him, book him.
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Schedule
Since I work remotely, dog care fits in pretty seamlessly throughout my day rather than being squeezed into a couple set windows. I can step away for a walk whenever it's needed, whether that's one walk a day or four or five spread out for a puppy or a dog with a medical need. I'm not tied to a desk or an office schedule, so if a dog needs a midday potty break, an extra walk because of weather, or just more frequent outside time, that's easy for me to make happen. On weekends it's even more flexible since I don't have any work commitments at all. Basically, however many walks or check-ins a dog needs on a given day, I can build my schedule around that instead of the other way around.