Ben P.
Ben P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Positive reinforcement only
I grew up with cats and started walking dogs ~23 years ago in elementary school after my family got a dog. Since middle school I have boarded and house sat for dogs as well as some check-ins for cats, hamsters, birds, turtles and fish. I’m most comfortable working with dogs and have experience with dogs of all sizes and ages as well as reactive dogs. While I was taught differently growing up, I have been using solely positive reinforcement training for around 8 years. While I am not a trainer I have studied under professional trainers and try to stay up to date on current training techniques
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In my home my pets can free roam and are allowed on the furniture and bed. In client’s home I respect their rules. I do not accept clients without a meet and greet. I live 2 blocks from Allegheny Commons Park. I frequently walk there and the river trail as well. I use the Allegheny Common’s dog park as well but as it’s not fenced in I have no intentions of taking client’s dogs there
Ratings and reviews
Went above and beyond for our kitties! Was very responsive and made me feel extremely comfortable. My cats were even happy with him and they can be shy!!!
Ben is great ! Hes very punctual and accomodating. His notes are really great and provides detailed upates.
Ben was great. He provided pictures, details about his visit and was very tidy. Would highly recommend him!
Ben was very patient with my shy kitties. He sent lots of pictures and updates which I appreciated.
Ben is the best. He's attentive, thorough, and the first person we think of when we must travel without our furry family members.
Ben is great! We get lots of pictures and updates and know our cats are in good hands with him.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I currently take care of my father and have a flexible schedule. Possible for me to adjust depending on the needs of the client but I typically walk my dogs when the sun is out adjusting for sun rise/set during the year. As an owner of a high energy breed, I understand the importance of still getting a good walk in even when the weather is horrible
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsBen can host up to 5 drop-ins per day