Benjamin D.
San Gabriel, CA
Long-time, friendly dog lover
Pet care experience
I've long been a caretaker for my family, whether pets, relatives, homes, or chores. My family and friends have trusted me with their dogs, houses, and care since I was a young age. I now live away from them (most of my relatives are in New Hampshire) but I miss the 'work'.
Reviews
Ben is one of my dog Selma’s favorite people in the world!! He has taken care of her when I’ve been out of town several times and he’s incredibly patient, careful, caring, and loving. He is very empathetic and has great attention to detail. There’s no one I trust more to look after her!
Ben is an extremely caring and diligent dogsitter. We trust him with our anxious/dog reactive dog all the time, and Ben provides her with the love, affection, attention, and specialized care that she needs. Ben is communicative and sensitive to her behavioral quirks - we know she is in great hands. Our dog always loves spending time with Ben and looks forward to every visit or stay with him!
Benjamin has cared for my dog, Lego, a few times for both short check-ins and longer stays when I'm out of town. He is patient with Lego, who can take a while to warm up to new people (particularly when it comes to going for walks), and Benjamin took the time to get Lego to trust him. I'm always happy when Benjamin is available to drop-in and give my pup some love!
About Benjamin D.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm very attentive when it comes to both pets and places. With dogs, I love playing and feeding, but am not shy to simply sit alongside them, read or write next to them. Same with homes -- I get comfortable fast, and am attentive to environmental cleanliness and 'order'.
Information Benjamin D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs or characteristics your dogs may have. I can accommodate almost everything, but would like to be known prior about specificities (behavioral, physical, day-to-day) and methods you've developed!
A typical day
I'm familiar with many parks, hikes, and neighborhoods, especially on the East Side. I love walking, running, and pretty much all dog games (frisbee, fetch, tug of war). Generally, I just running around with them! At home, smaller games, cuddling, plenty of pets, are all necessary, of course!
Services
Benjamin can watch in your home
Availability
I'm a full-time writer, and I love any reason to get out of the house and see the world. My current living situation doesn't allow for pets, so I miss the day-to-day interaction.
About Benjamin D.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm very attentive when it comes to both pets and places. With dogs, I love playing and feeding, but am not shy to simply sit alongside them, read or write next to them. Same with homes -- I get comfortable fast, and am attentive to environmental cleanliness and 'order'.
Information Benjamin D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs or characteristics your dogs may have. I can accommodate almost everything, but would like to be known prior about specificities (behavioral, physical, day-to-day) and methods you've developed!
A typical day
I'm familiar with many parks, hikes, and neighborhoods, especially on the East Side. I love walking, running, and pretty much all dog games (frisbee, fetch, tug of war). Generally, I just running around with them! At home, smaller games, cuddling, plenty of pets, are all necessary, of course!
Location
San Gabriel, CA
Benjamin D.
San Gabriel, CA