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Ben J.

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Good with large & aggressive dogs!

Pet care experience

Hello! I am a very active individual who loves to engage and play with pets. I consider myself an avid runner, and have never shied away from taking pets with me. I am very used to walking and caring for dogs of all shapes and sizes. For daycare, I work from home full time and have a large fenced in yard that all dogs love! I currently have two pets, a 1 year old pup named Vasher and a orange tabby cat named Locke. Vasher is a golden retriever / German shepherd mix who is the best boy. He already weighs over 70 lb! He loves to play, run around, and talk to us with his buttons. He is extremely friendly and loves to make new friends, both human and dog alike. Locke will make friends with any person he meets. I also helped raised my parents dog Leine, who is a 90lb tree walker cooonhound. She is the sweetest pup at 10 years old. I have watched and cared for dogs of all sizes and energy levels, but you can probably tell I have a special place for large playful dogs. If you're looking for somewhere to drop off your dog for the day where they will have a huge yard and a playmate, I'm your guy. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Reviews

Yvette W.
Dog Walking • Feb 22, 2024
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Our initial appointment with Ben J was for a meet and greet with our dog. Everything went very well, our dog liked Ben alot. Ben seems quite comfortable with our hyperactive 80 pounder! The second meeting was a walk with my husband. When they returned, they were laughing it up and the dog was smiling. I was pleased to know that all went well. We have booked several more walks and hope the relationship continues.

Paul B.
Dog Boarding • Jan 11, 2024
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We were impressed with how Ben interacted with our dog (Murphy). His dog experience really showed through. He seemed to understand Murphy's needs and personality. Ben has a wonderful, fenced in backyard - there is lots of room for dogs to sniff and exercise. We also appreciated the updates on how Murphy was doing. We haven't left him much and that gave us such peace of mind. When the time came to pick Murphy up, Murphy was happy to see us, but not desperate to leave! We look forward to having Ben watch him in the future.

Lois A.
House Sitting • Aug 08, 2021
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Ben was wonderful! We would definitely hire him again. Our dog was well cared for, everything we asked Ben to take care was done exactly as asked. Our house was even clean when we came home. It was like we were home the whole time instead of being on the beach. Thanks Ben!

Stephanie H.
Dog Walking • Aug 15, 2020
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He was great with Cali! He’s a great guy to take your dog out!!!

About Ben J.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your pet by paying attention to their needs, whether it be playing, cuddling, or feeding. I will keep them as active as possible, and would be happy to run them around the yard or neighborhood. I am very willing to follow whatever instructions you have for your pet.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ben J. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know the size and energy level! I am not afraid of dogs that tend to be more on the aggressive side and know how to handle them.

A typical day

I will try my best to research local trails in your area to walk your pet! Any recommendations would be welcome. If you are interested in having your dog exercised more, I am happy to discuss taking them on a run for any amount of mileage.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Ben can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Ben can watch in your home

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

Availability

I currently work remotely! My schedule is entirely flexible, so I will be able to take care of your pet at any time of the day. If you have a set schedule for walking/feeding/playing, I'll be able to stick to it without any issues.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ben J.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your pet by paying attention to their needs, whether it be playing, cuddling, or feeding. I will keep them as active as possible, and would be happy to run them around the yard or neighborhood. I am very willing to follow whatever instructions you have for your pet.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ben J. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know the size and energy level! I am not afraid of dogs that tend to be more on the aggressive side and know how to handle them.

A typical day

I will try my best to research local trails in your area to walk your pet! Any recommendations would be welcome. If you are interested in having your dog exercised more, I am happy to discuss taking them on a run for any amount of mileage.

Location

Lake in the Hills, IL

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Pets

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Ben J.

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews