Alexander C.
Palatine, IL
Dog lover eager to help out!
Pet care experience
I have helped my best friend (of 17 years) with his current dog and late dog with feeding, walking, playing, staying overnight, staying for an extended time, cleaning up after messes in the house, everything I can think of. I am always eager to help out so that you do not need to stress about a single thing. I want you to be able to leave your house knowing that your pup is left in the best of hands. I can be serious when I need to for any disciplinary measures you might have in place to keep it consistent, and all the fun in the world as well to keep your pup entertained while you are away. I believe in keeping dogs active when they want to be and letting them rest when they want to as well. I have helped out my best friend with some foster dogs lately, including a current foster pittie, and with their own Rover dogs they watch at home. I currently still live with my parents who are allergic to most dogs, so I have to come to your place. I unfortunately cannot have dogs over. I hope I can be of service to you in the future, and I look forward to meeting many pups soon!
Reviews
Alex has taken care of our dog and assisted us in taking care of dogs. He has always cared about every animal that is under his watch. I couldn't think of anyone else that I would want watching my pet!!
About Alexander C.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would like to make something clear that is very important for medical reasons (I even have the paperwork to prove it because of how ridiculous it sounds haha): I am extremely allergic to heat and can overheat/faint super easily (within 5 minutes usually) so walking your pup in 90°+ weather would be VERY difficult. But ALSO, I am DEATHLY allergic to extreme cold. The cold can kill me. But as long as I bundle up, I’m fine. So winter walks shouldn’t be much of an issue :). I will always make sure to clean up after every visit, I want to make that abundantly clear. I LOVE to clean, and I refuse to leave a mess for you to clean up if it happened on my watch. I will always make sure to follow your rules for your pups if you have certain rules to follow. I will never EVER judge anyone for any rules in place. I only want to do what is right by you in order to provide the best possible experience so that when you get back home, your dog will be so happy to see you or asleep in my lap from playing so much. I truly do want to be the best I can be as a dogsitter, so if there is anything you want specifically for your pup, do not hesitate to let me know. I am very laid back and very understanding. I have over 16 years of retail experience under my belt, so I guess I just aim to make sure that the customer/client always knows they're worth it! I never mind helping out!
Information Alexander C. would like to know about your pet
I would just like to know if there’s any specific instructions for your dog(s), if your dog happens to have any sort of disability so I can accommodate as best as possible to make your dog feel comfortable, and if there’s anything you’d like me to do with them specifically that they didn’t do for the day that they still need to do (go for a walk, eat their beeakfast, etc.). I truly want to do the most I can to help out. I know I’m new to doing this outside of my friends’ houses, but I truly believe this will be the perfect combination for me to interact with dogs outside my home and also make sure your dog gets the best treatment!
A typical day
I will make sure to keep any active dogs active, and to cuddle up with dogs that love to cuddle. I love to take care of dogs’ needs, the owner’s wishes, and any spontaneous activity that may happen during play time or just from relaxing around the house. I will never say no to a larger dog wanting to be a “lap dog” if allowed on the couch. All dogs are puppies to me. Just small or big puppies, young or older puppies. I’ll do everything I can to keep them happy and take them for walks as well as needed.
Services
Alexander can watch in your home
Availability
I just got a job as a supervisor for a grocery store, so I will see if I have a set schedule or not so I can help out the most. I still intend to help out here on Rover :). I have a ton of doctors I see, so my weeks are a little goofy, but I will do my best to update my calendar to reflect my schedule ASAP! I spend a lot of time at my best friends' house right now (my best friend and his wife) watching their dog and feeding him when they are both working. They have also had their current foster over a month now, so I feed him and shower him with love as well. I grow attached to dogs' personalities. I have also trained dogs using training treats to sit, stay, "wait" and "free" for eating food, "wait" and "come" for treats, how to ring a bell on the back door for potty with the cue words "sit" "gentle" (tap the bells hanging on the door gentle with their nose) "thank you", paw, and down (lay down). I am not saying I would be able to do this with every dog, but if you wanted me to try to teach your dog anything, give me the challenge! I love a good challenge!
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About Alexander C.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would like to make something clear that is very important for medical reasons (I even have the paperwork to prove it because of how ridiculous it sounds haha): I am extremely allergic to heat and can overheat/faint super easily (within 5 minutes usually) so walking your pup in 90°+ weather would be VERY difficult. But ALSO, I am DEATHLY allergic to extreme cold. The cold can kill me. But as long as I bundle up, I’m fine. So winter walks shouldn’t be much of an issue :). I will always make sure to clean up after every visit, I want to make that abundantly clear. I LOVE to clean, and I refuse to leave a mess for you to clean up if it happened on my watch. I will always make sure to follow your rules for your pups if you have certain rules to follow. I will never EVER judge anyone for any rules in place. I only want to do what is right by you in order to provide the best possible experience so that when you get back home, your dog will be so happy to see you or asleep in my lap from playing so much. I truly do want to be the best I can be as a dogsitter, so if there is anything you want specifically for your pup, do not hesitate to let me know. I am very laid back and very understanding. I have over 16 years of retail experience under my belt, so I guess I just aim to make sure that the customer/client always knows they're worth it! I never mind helping out!
Information Alexander C. would like to know about your pet
I would just like to know if there’s any specific instructions for your dog(s), if your dog happens to have any sort of disability so I can accommodate as best as possible to make your dog feel comfortable, and if there’s anything you’d like me to do with them specifically that they didn’t do for the day that they still need to do (go for a walk, eat their beeakfast, etc.). I truly want to do the most I can to help out. I know I’m new to doing this outside of my friends’ houses, but I truly believe this will be the perfect combination for me to interact with dogs outside my home and also make sure your dog gets the best treatment!
A typical day
I will make sure to keep any active dogs active, and to cuddle up with dogs that love to cuddle. I love to take care of dogs’ needs, the owner’s wishes, and any spontaneous activity that may happen during play time or just from relaxing around the house. I will never say no to a larger dog wanting to be a “lap dog” if allowed on the couch. All dogs are puppies to me. Just small or big puppies, young or older puppies. I’ll do everything I can to keep them happy and take them for walks as well as needed.
Location
Palatine, IL
Alexander C.
Palatine, IL