Dante L.
Billings, MT
Dependable Dog Pal
Pet care experience
Our family dog lived to be 15. I helped a lot with the last year of her life by administering medications according to her schedule, taking her on short gentile walks around the neighborhood, feeding her, and giving gentle back massage (for her arthritis). I have also watched my roommate's (2 year old) dog while he was at work. I fed, played, walked and rubbed her belly. I'm low key yet assertive when am in the company of dogs.
Reviews
Dante is amazing with dogs. He has watched my husky Riot multiple times. Dante loves dogs (maybe more than people). He brushes my husky (not an easy task) and loves doing it. Belly rubs are his favorite to give and Riots favorite to get. If you are going to leave your dog with anyone, leave your beloved beast with Dante.
Here's how Dante interacted with our family dog: he would greet her with a hearty voice "Hey, Flow" and then kneel down to get to her level to pet her face, scratch her ears and talk to her like they were long lost friends. During 2020 and when COVID hit hard, Dante spent more time at home and he became the regular dog-walker. He and Flow would go out twice a day like clock-work for a neighborhood walk, bathroom break and sniffing-time. During Flow's younger years, they would play fetch and frisbee games. Dante firmly enforced basic rules with Flow: sit, stay, come and rewarded her with treats. They often would hang out together on the dog-approved furniture. Dante had been reliable in taking care of Flow's needs when the parents went out of town. Flow seemed rested, happy and adequately exercised when we returned home to her. I'd recommend Dante if you're looking for a dog-walker or care-taker.
About Dante L.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I take care of the animals' necessities by following the owner's detailed instructions, as well as by looking for auditory and body language cues from the dog, such as, if the dog is waiting at the door, it seems, he needs to go outside. I like to know what other dogs in the neighborhood are friendly or aggressive, and plan the walk accordingly. I pay attention to details such as making sure that the leash is securely attached as well as picking up waste and locking the door before leaving.
Services
Dante can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is currently flexible and open. I am available on week days as well as weekends at just about any time of day, preferably not early in the morning but I am not apposed to it.
About Dante L.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I take care of the animals' necessities by following the owner's detailed instructions, as well as by looking for auditory and body language cues from the dog, such as, if the dog is waiting at the door, it seems, he needs to go outside. I like to know what other dogs in the neighborhood are friendly or aggressive, and plan the walk accordingly. I pay attention to details such as making sure that the leash is securely attached as well as picking up waste and locking the door before leaving.
Location
Billings, MT
Dante L.
Billings, MT