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Ben W.

Gainesville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Dog lover here, how can I help?

Pet care experience

Lover of all animals 2, 3 or 4 legged :) I have a calm yet assertive demeanor that allows care for any and all personalities and sizes!

Reviews

Aneta N.
Dog Boarding • Jun 22, 2023
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We are truly grateful to Ben and Ashley for the perfect care for our kids. From start to finish, their exceptional service, great attitude, and unwavering kindness surpassed all our expectations. From the very first interaction, it was evident that they genuinely care and want to provide the best help for our pups. They took the time to listen attentively and learn more about the dogs. Being knowledgeable and mature in their approach they quickly put us at ease, and we knew that our kids were going to be in the best hands possible. Throughout the entire duration of our dogs’ stay, the level of care and attention provided was nothing short of extraordinary. Ben and Ashley demonstrated an incredible dedication, going above and beyond to create a comfortable and nurturing environment. They exuded a deep understanding of canine behavior, ensuring that every interaction was tailored to our dogs' personalities. They also maintained excellent communication throughout, providing daily video calls, photos, and updates. What is more important, the pups felt safe and loved, and we could tell that a bond was formed between them, which is a testament to the exceptional care they received. We highly appreciate Ben and Ashley’s outstanding care, communication, remarkable professionalism, and expertise, which have set a new standard in dog sitting services. Without a doubt, we highly recommend them to any pet owner seeking a safe and loving environment for their pups.

Laura S.
Doggy Day Care • May 27, 2023
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Ben confirmed, I paid, arrived at his house 45 minutes later and his phone was off and no one answered the door. Thanks Ben!!!

Krysti H.
Dog Boarding • Oct 02, 2022
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Ben was great with Molly. We were displaced from hurricane Ian and Molly was stressed. Ben made her feel comfortable. He was very flexible when I wanted to pick her up early and come home. Would highly recommend.

Vanessa A.
Dog Boarding • Sep 30, 2022
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Ben is the best, he gave so much love to our dog. We highly recommend him.

About Ben W.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I like to walk dogs in my care at least once a day depending on energy levels. With owner’s consent I’ll play fetch with them in the large field beside my house. Otherwise I have a medium sized backyard that’s completely fenced in for easy care and exercise.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ben W. would like to know about your pet

It’s important for me to know how your dog truly behaves, around new people, dogs, alone and to commands. I need to know if your dog is house broken or not, how often they like to go outside and any common signs for need there of. It’s helpful to know favorite activities and itchy spots, tho those I can find out on my own :) if your dog has any medical conditions it is imperative you let me know up front. Hopefully we can cover all this information in our meet and greet :)

A typical day

I love to play fetch and have a large field just 15 steps from my front door to do so. For all dogs I’ll first ask for the owners approval then based on their dogs obedience, which I’ll test in my back yard with smaller games, I’ll move on to the big park if they seem up to it. I live within a short walk to a fenced dog park as well which I could bring your dogs to. I love playing with their toys with them. I have a large neighborhood with little traffic to go on long walks too. I like to hike and would like to take your dog on some local trails, sweetwater, loblolly woods are a few favorites. For the more energetic dogs We can go to San felasco or for a run.

Services

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

Ben can host

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

Ben can watch in your home

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

Availability

Early riser and often walker, I come home for lunch during the week every afternoon. Tend to be away no more than 4 hours at a time.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 4 months ago
Ben can host up to 4 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Ben W.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I like to walk dogs in my care at least once a day depending on energy levels. With owner’s consent I’ll play fetch with them in the large field beside my house. Otherwise I have a medium sized backyard that’s completely fenced in for easy care and exercise.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ben W. would like to know about your pet

It’s important for me to know how your dog truly behaves, around new people, dogs, alone and to commands. I need to know if your dog is house broken or not, how often they like to go outside and any common signs for need there of. It’s helpful to know favorite activities and itchy spots, tho those I can find out on my own :) if your dog has any medical conditions it is imperative you let me know up front. Hopefully we can cover all this information in our meet and greet :)

A typical day

I love to play fetch and have a large field just 15 steps from my front door to do so. For all dogs I’ll first ask for the owners approval then based on their dogs obedience, which I’ll test in my back yard with smaller games, I’ll move on to the big park if they seem up to it. I live within a short walk to a fenced dog park as well which I could bring your dogs to. I love playing with their toys with them. I have a large neighborhood with little traffic to go on long walks too. I like to hike and would like to take your dog on some local trails, sweetwater, loblolly woods are a few favorites. For the more energetic dogs We can go to San felasco or for a run.

Location

Gainesville, FL

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Ben W.

Gainesville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews