Benjamin D.
Benjamin D.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog obsessed and loving caretaker!
I’ve been dog-obsessed since I was eight years old, when I would paper-clip the pages of my favorite breeds in a Westminster guide to dogs. Since then, I’ve helped raise, care for, and train at least five dogs of my own and within my family. I also volunteer with Austin Pets Alive! and have completed training in animal safety, dog handling, breed-specific care, behavior, and socialization. For more than a decade, I have cared for and walked dogs in Los Angeles, New York, and Austin. I believe pets are family, and I treat every animal I meet with the love, dignity, and respect they deserve. My experience as a yoga teacher also shapes the calm, patient, and compassionate approach I bring to caring for each pet. I follow each pet’s established routine and provide regular updates so you can relax while away. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my highest priorities.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
He is truly the best pet sitter and dog walker you could ask for! I have two dogs and two cats, and he has cared for all four of them multiple times. They absolutely adore him and get so excited whenever he arrives, which says everything. He is kind, trustworthy, dependable, and genuinely loves animals. He takes exceptional care of my pets, keeps me updated, and gives me complete peace of mind while I’m away. I also feel entirely safe and comfortable having him in my home when I’m not there. He’s a wonderful person with a kind soul, and he’s funny to boot! I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
We love Ben! He has been a consistent source of support for my senior dog. Whether taking her on short walks, or dropping by to let her out, give her food and attention; he is great at communication and relaying how she’s doing. I couldn’t recommend him more!
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Schedule
I currently teach yoga and study for school part-time so I have a very flexible schedule and open availability to accept dog care opportunities. It’s just simply something I enjoy doing and it’s going to help pay for my masters degree in social work. :)
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My own dogs are part of the family and spend every evening sleeping in my bed. Attention love and care are central to a dog’s happiness, and I am constantly engaged with my dogs every day whether it be through various activities like fetch going for walks or at home to play, enrichment, socialization, and interaction is essential to building a healthy bond and supporting a healthy dog.
Pets
A typical day
I love walks when it’s not too hot or trips to park, fetch, and treats when owners allow! I take great photos of dogs too and love sharing details of our adventures!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatBenjamin can host up to 2 pets per night
- What are any behavioral concerns I should know about? Any dietary restrictions? Any health concerns I should be aware of? Does your pet(s) require any special needs or medication? How does/do your pet(s) interact with other animals?
