Bob D.
Crescent Valley, BC
Doggie Home Away From Home
Pet care experience
After 28 years of doggie parenting, my wife and I have started mixing travel with dogsitting. We have just completed a five-month trip through Europe, dogsitting about 1/2 the time. We enjoyed the fabulous company of Beau and Sox in Port Rush Northern Ireland, Muffin in Budapest, Truman in Interlaken Switzerland and Cooper in Southern Spain. My wife wasn't ready to come back to Canadian winter so is doing another three sits in California to extend her adventure another 6 weeks. I am excited to be back in the Koots for the next several months and looking forward to welcoming returning pups and new canine friends into our home and treat them like family, so you can have a worry-free vacation knowing they will be well cared for. I am recently retired and spend most of my time at home. My wife, a long-term volunteer with the BC SPCA including several years on the board of directors, works at home so 24-hour-a-day care is easy to provide if needed when she is not dog-sitting elsewhere. Last year we lost our 16-year-old lab Koda who spent the last two years of his life in a geriatric condition so are very comfortable with and well-equipped to care for seniors. We are in a rural setting with several fabulous options for walking nearby.
Reviews
Bob was amazing with our dog Berkley! Sent us lots of candid photos of their walks and cuddles! Left the house sparkling clean too. Would highly recommend Bob for your pet and housesitting needs. Everything will be in safe hands!
Bob and his wife were phenomenal with my girl. They’ve got a perfect fenced yard and out of town environment(she’s fully and outdoor dog). Meeka got so many walks and creek visits like I would do and I got updated daily with their adventures. Highly recommend booking with Bob. I definitely will.
Bob is the absolute best at keeping your dog safe and happy. He goes above and beyond, and I would recommend him to anyone. Our dog misses him! Thanks, Bob, for the pics and extra care for Diggy while we were overseas.
Bob gave our pups the loveliest day and he was super welcoming and flexible!
About Bob D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I recognize that every dog has unique needs and their own routine. I have thoroughly enjoyed caring for about 25 different pups in my first year, each with their own quirks. I do my best to understand their needs, make them happy and feel at home.
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Information Bob D. would like to know about your pet
What I would like to know about your dog so I can provide quality care: - size - age - breed - housetrained? - does he/she need to be leashed on walks? - is he/she ever aggressive with other dogs or people? - does he/she like to escape and go on self guided adventures? - does he/she bark persistently? - does he/she have any medical/mobility issues that would require special attention?
A typical day
We have a variety of doggie recreation options nearby. My fenced yard is about 1/3 acre so room to run, play fetch, may even a little squirrel chasing. There are two great dog walking trails within a few minutes walk of my house. A 3 minute drive takes us to either the Slocan Valley Rail Trail for walking, biking or XC skiing, or Crescent Valley Beach for water play or doggie socialization. I'm retired and like daily exercise so will have no problem keeping your pup active.
Services
Bob can host
Bob can watch in your home
Availability
I am retired so can easily adapt to the needs of your pup. I like to get daily exercise so can keep them as active as they want to be walking or playing in our large fenced yard.
About Bob D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I recognize that every dog has unique needs and their own routine. I have thoroughly enjoyed caring for about 25 different pups in my first year, each with their own quirks. I do my best to understand their needs, make them happy and feel at home.
Home
Information Bob D. would like to know about your pet
What I would like to know about your dog so I can provide quality care: - size - age - breed - housetrained? - does he/she need to be leashed on walks? - is he/she ever aggressive with other dogs or people? - does he/she like to escape and go on self guided adventures? - does he/she bark persistently? - does he/she have any medical/mobility issues that would require special attention?
A typical day
We have a variety of doggie recreation options nearby. My fenced yard is about 1/3 acre so room to run, play fetch, may even a little squirrel chasing. There are two great dog walking trails within a few minutes walk of my house. A 3 minute drive takes us to either the Slocan Valley Rail Trail for walking, biking or XC skiing, or Crescent Valley Beach for water play or doggie socialization. I'm retired and like daily exercise so will have no problem keeping your pup active.
Location
Crescent Valley, BC
Bob D.
Crescent Valley, BC