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Ben R.

Sunset Park, NY

1 review
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I miss my dog (back in michigan)

Pet care experience

I'm a recent transplant to NYC, and I'm a musician so my life is pretty damn flexible right now -- that means an easy time scheduling dog care! My dog at home, Tigger, is pretty old now -- so I particularly like the idea of getting to play with dogs interested in running, playful roughhousing, or really any activities other than sleeping. We've had Tigger for 13 years so I'm well versed in dog etiquette -- signs that they need a walk, picking up poop, keeping an eye on interaction with other dogs while out and about, etc. Tigger is a black lab, and weighs around 90lbs so I'm very comfortable with dogs in that size range, furthermore since I'm 6'2" I feel quite comfortable handling dogs even larger than that.

Reviews

Frances R.
Oct 15, 2017

Ben is a dream. I was nervous to leave Pickle with a stranger, but upon introducing her to Ben, we were both completely won over. Ben’s warm personality and genuine love of dogs became apparent immediately, and Pickle (who is usually a bit shy of new people) took to him like they were old friends. Ben’s approach to petsitting is hands-on and personalized. He goes beyond just watching your dog. He takes them for walks, playdates in the puppy park (with permission of course), and is sensitive to all special dietary needs and personality quirks. To ease my worries about Pickle, Ben texted me lots of pictures of her fun adventures over the weekend too, along with ones of her sleepily plopped atop blankets later on. I would recommend Ben to puppysit in a heartbeat (although he’s so good, I wish I didn’t have to share.)

About Ben R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Ben R. would like to know about your pet

Generally is the dog friendly to other dogs? Any naughty habits? Any words to avoid or specifically use when communicating?

A typical day

Various parks. I live near Sunset park and Greenwood cemetery, but I'm happy to go to what ever park is closest. Also I'm interested in exploring the dog only areas (where humans without dogs are forbidden). Activities might include running, playing fetch, gentle rope pulling -- I also particularly like playing hide and seek with food.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Ben can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

About Ben R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Ben R. would like to know about your pet

Generally is the dog friendly to other dogs? Any naughty habits? Any words to avoid or specifically use when communicating?

A typical day

Various parks. I live near Sunset park and Greenwood cemetery, but I'm happy to go to what ever park is closest. Also I'm interested in exploring the dog only areas (where humans without dogs are forbidden). Activities might include running, playing fetch, gentle rope pulling -- I also particularly like playing hide and seek with food.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

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Ben R.

Sunset Park, NY

1 review