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Chris H.

Lake Hooatcong, NJ

4.8 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
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Chris can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work from home. So I give my little girl around the clock attention and care. You can expect the same for your special one.

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About Chris H.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and gated kitchen. The yard provides ample space to run and play. Safety is my main concern. Rest assured no one is left unattended. My Bunker is friendly with all dogs and loves to play. If crating is preferred I can accommodate.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Chris H. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has any special needs, allergies or dietary concerns, please let me know ahead of time. I will do my best to accommodate you and your furbaby

A typical day

We'll play in my fenced in yard and if it's part of their daily routine take them for walks near the lake. Bunker will keep them well exercised and tired

Location

Lake Hooatcong, NJ

Chris H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Professional-Fun Loving-Responsible

Pet care experience

I have been a dog lover my whole life. I've shared my life with a dog for the better part of the last 25 years. Come to the lake and let your your loved one have a dogcation and enjoy themselves while you are away. I have a 5 year old rescued dachshund/chihuahua/just about everything else mix named bunker.

Reviews

Lucy K.
Boarding • Apr 03, 2026
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Chris cared for our dog several times over the last month. Our dog had some minor medical issues but that didn't phase Chris at all! Now when we pull in the driveway, our dog can't wait to jump out and head into the house! Chris always responds promptly and his love for dogs is very obvious. It's very nice that he takes only one dog at a time and has a "mi casa es su casa " attitude when they are in the house. His dog Bunker is easy to get along with and the fenced yard is a plus. We plan to use Chris again....(and again...!)

Lucy K.
Boarding • Mar 27, 2026
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Chris clearly loves dogs! He was very easy to work with and took great care of Hercules. we will definitely be using him again.

Andrew S.
Boarding • Mar 19, 2026
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Chris was great with Lainey (and with us). Super communicative and easy in terms of meet up, drop off, and pick up. And did a great job with Lainey, even as she presented him with some unique challenges.

Jennie K.
Boarding • Mar 04, 2026
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My husband and I were leaving our dog Tilly for the first time with someone other than family. We were feeling very apprehensive about it. There was no need. Chris was wonderful! He was very accommodating and made us feel at ease. He and his dog Bunker were very welcoming towards Tilly. Chris gave us daily updates about how things were going. We really appreciated that. We would not hesitate to leave Tilly with him again. It is such a relief knowing that Chris will take as good of care of Tilly as we do. Definitely 5 out of 5 stars!

About Chris H.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and gated kitchen. The yard provides ample space to run and play. Safety is my main concern. Rest assured no one is left unattended. My Bunker is friendly with all dogs and loves to play. If crating is preferred I can accommodate.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Chris H. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has any special needs, allergies or dietary concerns, please let me know ahead of time. I will do my best to accommodate you and your furbaby

A typical day

We'll play in my fenced in yard and if it's part of their daily routine take them for walks near the lake. Bunker will keep them well exercised and tired

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Chris H.

Lake Hooatcong, NJ

4.8 out of 5 stars
37 reviews