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Alex R.

Bridgeport, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews
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Dog walker. Cat lover. Chicago vet

Pet care experience

I'm a veteran dog walker and cat sitter who knows chicago like the back of my hand. I've worked for many different companies and independently for over a decade. I have experience grooming, boarding, training and walking. I know nearly every leash that's ever been made, and I can help work with your dogs on leash discipline and walk control as well as give them lots of love and attention. I train cats too!

Reviews

Charles K.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 22, 2022
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Alex did a great job, and we're open to booking him again in the future. He watched our three cats and sent lots of pictures.

Caroline W.
House Sitting • Aug 07, 2022
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Alex was amazing! We were especially nervous because we recently adopted our dog, so she’s still adapting to our space, and is also a lot of work. Alex took time to hear about her needs beforehand, took her on lots of walks, and regularly communicated with pictures and updates. We are so grateful for Alex’s time and expertise, and would definitely recommend Alex to others!

Michael R.
House Sitting • Jul 14, 2022
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Alex was great with our pets and sent us a ton of pics! Would definitely hire him again!

Madeline S.
House Sitting • Aug 15, 2021
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We needed someone to stay at our house for a few days while on vacation and couldn’t be happier with Alex’s work! Alex came by to meet the dogs and cat before our trip and go over routine and general house stuff. During the stay he sent daily updates with pics and was super communicative the whole time. The house was left clean and just as we left it! Would recommend Alex to anyone and we’ll be booking him again.

About Alex R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When it comes to my clients homes, I leave everything exactly as I found it unless instructed otherwise. In my own home I have a fenced yard for play time, and a few very large play rooms in my apartment for dogs and cats. We have a litterbox and a spare at home, and lots of cat toys and jungle gyms for them to play on!

Home

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

Information Alex R. would like to know about your pet

Please give me as much info as you can and that you feel is appropriate. Ideally I'd like to know how your dog behaves around others, how she likes to walk and play, how well trained she is, and any other little quirks or elements of her personality. The more I know about a dog ahead of time, the more I can tailor my services to fit your (and their) needs. Also it may go without saying, but please let me know if your pup has any medical conditions or special needs ahead of time so I can accommodate them. :)

A typical day

I like to follow the owners lead when it comes to what we do on walks. If the owner prefers a more laid back approach, such as with an older dog, then we will take it easy. But if the owner is okay with it, I like to keep moving as much as possible so the dog gets plenty of exercise. I practice good leash control and discipline, and will always keep your personal training goals in mind for your dogs. If you want them to practice sitting at every cross walk, then we will sit at every cross walk, etc. Same goes for behavior around other dogs and play time/off leash play. Everything is up to you, and im more than willing to be very active with your dogs.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$23per walk

Alex can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Alex can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am an independent contractor dog walker who is working on starting his own dog walking business. This is my passion AND my livelihood, so I have open availability when it comes to dog walks. I like to start my walks by 10 am and I usually work until 5 pm, although I am always open for evening visits and overnight visits as well.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Alex R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When it comes to my clients homes, I leave everything exactly as I found it unless instructed otherwise. In my own home I have a fenced yard for play time, and a few very large play rooms in my apartment for dogs and cats. We have a litterbox and a spare at home, and lots of cat toys and jungle gyms for them to play on!

Home

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

Information Alex R. would like to know about your pet

Please give me as much info as you can and that you feel is appropriate. Ideally I'd like to know how your dog behaves around others, how she likes to walk and play, how well trained she is, and any other little quirks or elements of her personality. The more I know about a dog ahead of time, the more I can tailor my services to fit your (and their) needs. Also it may go without saying, but please let me know if your pup has any medical conditions or special needs ahead of time so I can accommodate them. :)

A typical day

I like to follow the owners lead when it comes to what we do on walks. If the owner prefers a more laid back approach, such as with an older dog, then we will take it easy. But if the owner is okay with it, I like to keep moving as much as possible so the dog gets plenty of exercise. I practice good leash control and discipline, and will always keep your personal training goals in mind for your dogs. If you want them to practice sitting at every cross walk, then we will sit at every cross walk, etc. Same goes for behavior around other dogs and play time/off leash play. Everything is up to you, and im more than willing to be very active with your dogs.

Location

Chicago, IL

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Alex R.

Bridgeport, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•12 reviews