Ben C.
Halifax / Dartmouth, NS
Services
Prices include all fees.
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Availability
📆 DAILY ROUTINE I work from home five days a week, which allows me to maintain a consistent and attentive routine for the dogs in my care. Morning (6:00 AM) We start the day early with a structured walk to the nearby lake. The round trip typically takes around two hours, providing exercise, enrichment, and calm exploration to start the day off right. Midday Throughout the day, dogs enjoy supervised outdoor time in my fully fenced garden, where they can safely run, play, and explore. Dogs are always attended and never left alone outside. Evening After work, we go for a relaxed walk around the neighborhood before settling in for the evening. Throughout the day, dogs also have access to comfortable indoor rest spaces and enrichment activities tailored to their energy level.
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About Ben C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
🛡️ Safety & Wellbeing My home is a safe, structured environment, and the safety and wellbeing of both your dog and my own dogs is my highest priority. Because I work from home, your dog will never be left alone. I am present throughout the day to supervise, monitor, and ensure everyone remains comfortable and secure. My property is fully fenced, and all outdoor time is supervised to maintain a safe and controlled environment.
Home
Information Ben C. would like to know about your pet
📝 Before Your Stay To ensure your dog has the best possible experience, I kindly ask the following: Allergies & Medical Needs • Does your dog have any allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions I should be aware of? Anxiety & Behaviour • Does your dog experience anxiety or separation anxiety? • If so, how do you currently manage it? (Crate, calming routines, medication, etc.) Sleeping Preferences • Where does your dog typically sleep at night? (Dog bed, crate, sofa, bedroom, etc.) Play Style • Does your dog enjoy fetch or interactive play? Communication Preferences • How often would you like updates while you’re away? – Once daily – Twice daily – Structured updates throughout the day My goal is to mirror your dog’s routine as closely as possible so they feel comfortable and secure.
A typical day
🌲 Exercise & Enrichment Depending on your dog’s energy level and preferences, I take dogs to the nearby lake, local parks, or forested trail areas for structured walks and exploration. In my fully fenced garden, I also play fetch and other interactive games — always supervised — so dogs can safely burn off energy and enjoy themselves. My home is stocked with a variety of plush and enrichment toys, providing both physical activity and mental stimulation throughout the day.
Location
Halifax / Dartmouth, NS
Pets
Ben C. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Available for summer bookings ☀️🐾
Pet care experience
New to Rover? I’ve got a little welcome gift for you! 🎁🐶 Use my promo code BENC81459 and get $20 off your first booking when you sign up. About me 🙋♂️ 🐾 Structured, Loving, Caring and Attentive In-Home Dog Care ❤️ Hi, I’m Ben — a loving dog dad to three rescues: Jackson, Quincy, and Wee Jojo 💜 I work from home and intentionally keep my bookings limited to ensure every dog in my care receives focused, individualized attention within a calm, structured home environment. When your pup stays with me, they are integrated into my daily routine — not just “watched,” but genuinely loved and cared for. ⸻ 🛡️ Safety & Supervision Your dog’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. ✔ Fully fenced and secure backyard ✔ Dogs are always supervised while outside — never left unattended ✔ Baby gates installed for additional safety layers ✔ Separate feeding areas to prevent food guarding and manage allergies ✔ Dogs always kept on leash during walks I am experienced in reading canine body language and adjusting routines based on each dog’s temperament and comfort level. ⸻ 🚶 Adventure Walks & Enrichment We are fortunate to live near beautiful trails, including scenic adventure walks around Bell Lake 🌲💧 Walks typically range from 1–2 hours depending on your dog’s energy level and include: • Structured leash walking • Sniffing and mental enrichment • Lakeside and wooded trail exploration Adventure walks are always tailored to your dog’s energy level, personality, and confidence. In addition, dogs enjoy: • Supervised backyard play • Evening neighborhood walks • Calm indoor enrichment and rest time ⸻ 🏡 Home Environment My home is designed with dogs in mind: • Three-level home with ample indoor space • Six dog beds throughout the house • Sofas and blankets available for comfort • Flowing water fountains on multiple levels (filters cleaned and replaced regularly) • Heated home during winter months • Dehumidifier for clean, comfortable air Dogs are welcome throughout my home. ⸻ ❤️ Rescue & Anxiety Experience I have extensive experience caring for rescue dogs and managing anxiety, including separation anxiety. Growing up, my mother rescued and fostered dogs on our family farm. I was actively involved in their daily care and learned early how to nurture nervous or sensitive dogs with patience and structure. Today, I continue that experience with my own three rescues. ⸻ 💬 Communication I understand how difficult it can be to leave your dog. You will receive structured updates four times daily: ✅ Morning ✅ Afternoon ✅ Evening ✅ Before bed Each update includes photos, videos, and a brief summary so you always feel informed and at ease. ⸻ 📅 Meet & Greets I prefer to schedule a meet & greet before every first booking. This allows us to ensure a comfortable fit and gives your pup the opportunity to explore my fenced garden and interact calmly with my dogs. ⸻ 🌟 Final Note Providing a safe, structured, and loving environment is something I take seriously. I understand that trusting someone with your dog is a significant decision — and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. My goal is for you to feel completely confident in your decision, knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. ❤️
Cat care experience
Ben also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Our 1 year old spaniel has spent lots of time with Ben and his pups, and seems right at home when he’s there. Ben’s love for pets is evident and my boy comes home happy and well taken care of ☺️
Ben is wonderful with my two dogs! He takes excellent care of them, makes sure they go out for regular potty breaks, and provides photo updates throughout the day. I can tell that he loves dogs and they really enjoy spending time at his house. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
Ben was amazing! We got daily updates, and could tell he was really caring for our kitty!
Ben took great care of our Chocolate Lab, Willa! He sent us plenty of pictures of their daily adventures, and made sure she got lots of attention and activity. Ben was very communicative before our booking and throughout Willa's stay with him.
About Ben C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
🛡️ Safety & Wellbeing My home is a safe, structured environment, and the safety and wellbeing of both your dog and my own dogs is my highest priority. Because I work from home, your dog will never be left alone. I am present throughout the day to supervise, monitor, and ensure everyone remains comfortable and secure. My property is fully fenced, and all outdoor time is supervised to maintain a safe and controlled environment.
Home
Information Ben C. would like to know about your pet
📝 Before Your Stay To ensure your dog has the best possible experience, I kindly ask the following: Allergies & Medical Needs • Does your dog have any allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions I should be aware of? Anxiety & Behaviour • Does your dog experience anxiety or separation anxiety? • If so, how do you currently manage it? (Crate, calming routines, medication, etc.) Sleeping Preferences • Where does your dog typically sleep at night? (Dog bed, crate, sofa, bedroom, etc.) Play Style • Does your dog enjoy fetch or interactive play? Communication Preferences • How often would you like updates while you’re away? – Once daily – Twice daily – Structured updates throughout the day My goal is to mirror your dog’s routine as closely as possible so they feel comfortable and secure.
A typical day
🌲 Exercise & Enrichment Depending on your dog’s energy level and preferences, I take dogs to the nearby lake, local parks, or forested trail areas for structured walks and exploration. In my fully fenced garden, I also play fetch and other interactive games — always supervised — so dogs can safely burn off energy and enjoy themselves. My home is stocked with a variety of plush and enrichment toys, providing both physical activity and mental stimulation throughout the day.
Ben C.
Halifax / Dartmouth, NS