Cody H.
Cody H.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gonna have a dog gone good time!
I grew up on a farm in Northeast PA & throughout my life have cared for hundreds, if not thousands of different animals, everything from horses & cows to orphaned opossums, chickens & ducks, indoor and outdoor cats, more dogs than I can count & even a baby fox. I currently have one cat, Annie, sometimes I’ll go several days without seeing her, so she doesn’t really have any effect on boarding cats or dogs, if you’re concerned about them getting along, I can promise it won’t be an issue. Depending on the cat or dog, they’ll either get along, or just completely ignore each other. My family bred German Shepherds when I was a kid for several years, so training puppies and dogs isn’t something I’m necessarily new to. I try to make it a fun experience (shouldn’t just be the parents that get a vacation!) I’ll spoil them with walks & treats, & lots of playtime especially when I have my kids, I get them every weekend & I promise my children will have more energy than your dog and wear them out completely. They’re used to having different dogs and cats and don’t overwhelm them, they help me care for them, walks, treats, belly rubs. I’m a disabled veteran and this and refinishing furniture is what I do full-time, so other than brief outings to the pool or playground, grocery store, etc. I will be with your pet basically 24/7. My girlfriend & kids are all pet lovers & they assist me 100% with loving & spoiling your puppy dog or kitty cat. Here's the deal, I'm not claiming to be the dog whispering Caesar Milan, but I do possess the knowledge & skills to not only watch your furry friend but to actually care for them. Every animal is different & I will alter my approach in different ways. If your dog loves to play with other dogs, then they can play until the break of dawn, or if you've got yourself a bit of a lazy bones & they want to sleep on the shady balcony all day or in the screen room, well that's something we can easily accommodate. I understand that I'm not only caring for your pet, but a member of your family. I appreciate that some pet parents love & care for them as if they are their children. In fact, some may secretly like their pets more than their children, if that's the case that's fine I don’t judge. (Either you've got some exceptionally awesome pets or some exceptionally terrible children) I understand how important taking responsibility of your pet is & how important they are to you. I will not take charge of your four legged companion without all parties, including your pet, being as happy & content as paws-ible because let's face it, there's nothing I can do to make them as happy as they are then when they are with you. I’m extremely flexible because I realize that plans and situations change & I will do my best to accommodate your requests. I do not require meet & greets, especially for the shorter stays, however I’m available to meet throughout the week and on the weekends. Please let me know what I can do to help alleviate any concerns or questions you may have & thank you for your interest.
Cat care experience
Cody also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Cody was great with Spud!
Cody did an excellent job with my diva. There was constant communication and lots of fun pics. Ava slept the entire next day! I think it was the new/different place and lots of fun with dogs and little humans but she had a great time!
Rover Review We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Cody! They were incredibly kind, attentive, and trustworthy, and I could tell right away that my dog was in great hands. They kept me updated throughout the stay with pictures, videos, and messages, which gave me complete peace of mind. My dog was happy, comfortable, and clearly had a great time. (I think my dog is disappointed I picked him up). I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone who will treat their dog like family. We’ll definitely be booking with Cody again and cannot recommend him enough.
Superb just the best
Great communication and care for my pup!
The best review is from dog, Jessica. When I picked her, she was calm and happy. When I have boarded her before, she whined and couldn’t get enough cuddles from me at pick up. Her calm demeanor at pick up showed me that she was well taken care of and happy during her stay with Cody. I appreciated the photos he sent me during her stay and his updates on her activities. I highly recommend him.
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Schedule
As I stated I’m a disabled veteran, and boarding dogs affords me the opportunity to make my own schedules especially regarding my children. I’m able to provide frequent potty breaks and usually take two long walks a day, depending on the size & age of the dog. I’ve owned German Shepherds, Great Danes, Pit bulls, Cocker Spaniels, & the lovable typical mixed pup. I spend a lot of time at my girlfriends house and she has a nice big fenced in back yard so normally I board dogs between her house and my apartment, she loves dogs as much as I do & regularly hosts the dogs in her house. She has a wonderful dog, Kona, who is quite used to having multiple dogs around at all times. She loves to share her toys, especially if you play tug-of-war, she’ll do it for 15-20 minutes at a time. We like to take them to dog parks or restaurants that have nice outdoor spaces & let them mingle and socialize. I’ve taken clients dogs to Bark in the Park at the Charlotte Knights stadium as well as the White Water Center, it depends entirely on the dog and their temperament, I will notify you if I’m taking them anywhere. When I have my kids, my son especially, loves to cuddle & play with all the dogs, & they tend to always sleep on the floor in front of the kids bunk beds or literally in the bed with him. I only crate dogs if they’re crate trained used to sleep overnight or to leave the house. Your dog will NOT be kept in a crate for the stay, For the most part they will be playing and exploring on their own usually with at least one other dog & I’m almost always with them. I do not take aggressive dogs, & have specific ways of introducing dogs to one another. If you’re dog has never been boarded before or had the opportunity to really meet other dogs in a social environment, this is something important I need to know to prepare them for their stay.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
As I previously stated I will tailor my approach to your pet by taking cues from them & their behavior as to what they may want or need. Some animals are so easy & take separation from their owners as if they were never there. While some however do not take the initial separation well. Some dogs become more “aggressive” or anxious when coming into contact with other dogs, my girlfriends dog for example. However, I do possess the adequate knowledge, skills, & experience to help lessen those puppy cries, to introduce them to other dogs calmly and peacefully, to let them figure out what a cat is in a safe way. I’ve had dogs in many different capacities throughout my life, whether my own dog(s), assisting dog handlers while in Afghanistan, rescuing lost dogs on the farm out in the country in PA, or with the dozens upon dozens of dogs I’ve boarded through Rover. I will go above & beyond and do my best to continually update you & provide at least 2x daily pictures or videos, they are for the most part just updates, some will be quick videos of us on a walk while others will be playtime with other dogs or the kids, you do not have to respond, it’s simply my way of keeping you updated on what’s going on, I will ask questions if I have them. One thing I consistently hear is that I’m quick to respond and that I provide constant updates and photos/videos. I realize & understand that plans change. It’s not uncommon to modify a booking either shorter or longer depending on the circumstances, don’t stress if your flight gets delayed or cancelled altogether, it’s more common then you might think, that’s why I ask for extra food. Some owners aren’t sure how their pet reacts with other dogs, bigger dogs, multiple dogs, kids, cats, etc. if that’s the case I recommend a meet & greet, figure out if I’m the right sitter for you & your family.
Pets
A typical day
We always take long walks, again depending on the size of the dog & their health & age, will ultimately determine the length of the walk. There’s a dog park in my complex I usually take the dogs there during the day. Depending on the length of the stay, I may take them to a different dog park, a dog bar or restaurant with outdoor seating obviously as long as the owner is okay with it, I often spend a good part of the week at my girlfriends house with her fenced in yard and screen room (the overhead fan stays on at all times). My kids love to play fetch and basically play tag and run around & will absolutely wear them down, they like to pretend the dogs are chasing them when really they’re just following them. Good for your pup & good for me to wear my kids out.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsCody can host up to 5 pets per night
- I prefer to use harness's especially with smaller dogs or perhaps a prong collar basically something more secure so they cannot easily pull out from, if they’re crate trained please provide the crate as well as enough food for the intended stay & some extra just in case we have to extend the stay especially if you have flights to catch, bring their dog bed if they have one or any blankets/pillows they may use, their favorite toys, treats or bones(I like to give lots of rewards), also their food bowls, the water bowl isn’t necessary & anything else you can think of. I have a label maker so I will attempt to label everything, however if you do that beforehand it is appreciated.