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Ben K.

Tampa, FL

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Im as energetic as the dogs I watch

Pet care experience

While I've never been a professional dog watcher/sitter I have owned/loved dogs all of my life. When living with my parents we had 3 dogs at once of all different sizes and breeds. I have cared for dogs with medical conditions including diabetes, blindness, deafness, as well as seizures. I am in the medical field which allows me to think quickly on my feet and I do not panic in any emergencies. Also, I am very energetic and I can keep up with the most lively of dogs. My wife and I currently have 1 dog and are looking to get a second within the next few years. Our dog gets along with other animals very well and loves when we take her to play with other pups! But overall, I just love dogs and would love to help take care of yours!

Reviews

Amanda C.
feb 01, 2017

Ben loves dogs! He has taken care of dogs his whole life, and has a corgi of his own. He is very patient, and an extremely caring person. Ben is a responsible, reliable, and trustworthy person. He is a medical professional that enjoys playing with and having fun with dogs of all kinds! He currently works from home, so he is essentially always available to take care of the animals and give them attention and love. I would recommend Ben to anyone looking for someone to care for their furry family member any day!

About Ben K.

Communication

71% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ben K. would like to know about your pet

Basically I need to know if they have any medical concerns, if they interact with small dogs well (I have a corgi), what their meal schedule is, and what their temperament is like. Also, all dogs must be spayed/neutered and have all shots up to date.

A typical day

I live in an apartment and technically do not have a fenced in yard as I mentioned in my profile but there is a large-sized dog park literally directly behind my apartment that is fenced in. It actually has two separate zones where you can separate smaller and larger dogs as well as dogs who do not want to readily interact with other dogs. Here's where we'll take our walks: I usually walk my dog around the apartment complex or let her play in the fenced in dog park. The complex is very dog friendly and has clean-up stations all around. Your dog's sleeping arrangement They can sleep in their crate or in a dog bed. We allow our dog to sleep in our bed so dependent upon the dog's personality and size this is also possible. I can put the crate/dog bed in any area of the house dependent upon how the dog reacts. For dogs with separation anxiety they can stay in the room with us. Time I'll spend with your dog As much as possible! I am currently home all day as I work from home and I am able to spend the whole day with your dogs. There are times I will of course leave the apartment to run errands but I am usually not gone for more than an hour or so. I usually take my pup out to play in the dog park 2-3 times per day depending on the heat as she wears out quickly when it gets hot. Also, my wife is a nurse so she is home 4 days per week and also loves dogs and will be able to assist me in caring for your furry friend!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Ben can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Ben can watch in your home

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

About Ben K.

Communication

71% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ben K. would like to know about your pet

Basically I need to know if they have any medical concerns, if they interact with small dogs well (I have a corgi), what their meal schedule is, and what their temperament is like. Also, all dogs must be spayed/neutered and have all shots up to date.

A typical day

I live in an apartment and technically do not have a fenced in yard as I mentioned in my profile but there is a large-sized dog park literally directly behind my apartment that is fenced in. It actually has two separate zones where you can separate smaller and larger dogs as well as dogs who do not want to readily interact with other dogs. Here's where we'll take our walks: I usually walk my dog around the apartment complex or let her play in the fenced in dog park. The complex is very dog friendly and has clean-up stations all around. Your dog's sleeping arrangement They can sleep in their crate or in a dog bed. We allow our dog to sleep in our bed so dependent upon the dog's personality and size this is also possible. I can put the crate/dog bed in any area of the house dependent upon how the dog reacts. For dogs with separation anxiety they can stay in the room with us. Time I'll spend with your dog As much as possible! I am currently home all day as I work from home and I am able to spend the whole day with your dogs. There are times I will of course leave the apartment to run errands but I am usually not gone for more than an hour or so. I usually take my pup out to play in the dog park 2-3 times per day depending on the heat as she wears out quickly when it gets hot. Also, my wife is a nurse so she is home 4 days per week and also loves dogs and will be able to assist me in caring for your furry friend!

Location

Tampa, FL

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Ben K.

Tampa, FL

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