Dennis L.
Dennis L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
All dogs welcome
As long as I can remember I always wanted to work with dogs. Growing up we always had Labs. Jibby, a black Lab, was there for the first 12 years of my life. In fact, my earliest memories are of Jibby. Next was Coco, a chocolate Lab, who for 15 years owned my heart. I took her everywhere. Finally there was Jack, a black Lab who despite unfortunate medical issues, remained a puppy his entire 10 years with us. I was in charge of walking, feeding, and caring for these dogs everyday since I was able. Currently, I have a Boston Terrier named Brodie. Anyone who knows me knows how much of a dog person I am, as I treat their dogs as I would my own. With that, I have regular dog sitting, walking and drop-in experience with some of their dogs ranging from Cockapoos to Rottweilers and everything in between. Aside from my own 40+ years experience as a dog owner and caring for the dogs of my friends, I also have schooling. In 2017, I completed a dog grooming course in London Ontario, and ever since I have been bathing and deShedding dogs in a busy professional grooming shop. In my 6+ years at this shop, I have dealt with several different breeds and dogs of all sizes, ages, needs and temperaments. While I have a penchant for larger breeds, there is no dog I can say no to. Currently, I'm available for walks and drop-ins at all times after 11am every day of the week. I do try and keep my rover calendar up to date for any possible changes.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I will always abide by what the client wants me to do for their pets. Taking pets into my home isn't really a viable option right now, though I might make exceptions, based on the pet in question. When I am in someone's home to care for their pet, I always abide by the owners instructions, catering to the needs of their pet, of course. Experience, respect and basic common sense go a long way.
Ratings and reviews
Dennis was very communicative and spent time playing with and training our puppy!!! Will definitely use him again😊
Dennis is a reliable, mature, kind and attentive gentleman. Our cat developed a deep bond with Dennis, even though normally our cat prefers girls. We will certainly hire Dennis in the future for all our trips!
Dennis is like a family member - took initiative in solving our small problems, was caring for our cat and even the house. Will hire him again!
Dennis is very professional and took excellent care of Clovis.
Dennis was perfect and took initiative when we had a complicating factor in our house. Will hire him again, he is a superstar!
Dennis loves our cats and takes great care of them. We have rebooked him several times. He is always available and open to communication. He is also very accommodating.
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Schedule
Schedule: UPDATE (as of March 2025) I am available for walks and drop-ins every day of the week after 11am. Occasionally, I work at a dog grooming salon in the mornings when needed (from 8am to 11am, sort of an on-call basis), bathing and DeShedding many different breeds.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDennis can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
- Whether or not they have any specific needs or instructions I need to follow. How are they around other dogs, or people, we might encounter on a walk. Their age is usually important. A good idea of breed specific traits is often very good information, I always read up on breeds that are new to me. Any helpful commands they might know can come in handy. Whether they're leash trained or not, as well as seeing the equipment I will be using, like harnesses for example. Special dietary needs might come into it if they get treats, or if I need to feed them.