Benn B.
Benn B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Dog Sitter & Walker
I have been taking care of dogs, both big and small, for years. I have been a sitter & walker for friends, family members, & neighbors; anyone who knows how much I love dogs has always been eager to let me care for them whenever they cannot. I suppose my genuine love for dogs is simply that obvious that others have taken note and decided they could trust me with their furry friends. I truly enjoy the work and while growing-up I often did it without charge for friends and family. All dogs are good dogs in my opinion and I just know I will get along with yours just as well.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I have plenty of experience handling large dogs on leash as well as dogs others would consider 'unruly'. It requires loads of patience and compassion to form trusting bonds with dogs, and that's what I try to focus on first & foremost when starting a relationship with dogs to whom I'm a stranger. With a bit of love & patience they usually warm up to me pretty quickly, but if not it simply requires more time and gentle attention to earn their trust. On walks I like to include at least one visit to a nearby park so your dog can get the necessary mental stimulation as well as exercise. With your permission I'd try to socialize them with other dogs as well; making sure to keep a watchful eye on them at all times to ensure they remain safe and continue to enjoy the experience. I try to keep my walks to one or two dogs at a time, at most three, so that I can give your pup the proper attention and make sure they stay safe while out & about. I also make sure to have plenty of treats on me during walks to keep them happy and provide positive reinforcement for good behavior. (If your dog is on a diet or has any food allergies, please let me know and I will take that into account. I can provide alternative treats for those with allergies and other forms of positive reinforcement for those on diets.)
Ratings and reviews
Benn watched our dog Ricky for a week and gave us daily pics!
Benn is very nice and easy to work with! Thank you for all your help!
Benn was fantastic. He is a natural with dogs and such a gentleman. Lumi loved him.
Our dog can be a little wary of new people, but she gets a long well with Benn! He is definitely taking the time to get to know her and has been kind and punctual for walks. Looking forward to booking a couple days of house sitting with him.
Benn is communicative, responsible, and was an incredible choice to watch our 7 month old puppy for the weekend. He stayed in our apartment and updated us with frequent photos and updates, sticking exactly to our dog’s schedule. He let us know when he was fed, walked, bathroom etc. and gave us such peace of mind. He left our apartment clean and and our dog already misses him. I would give him 10 stars.
Amazing. Thoughtful. Fabulous
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Schedule
I work primarily as a freelancer, so my schedule varies often, but mostly I have an abundance of free time because of it, and in my opinion this is a great use of that free time. I unfortunately can't have a dog in my current apartment, so this is the next best thing for me.