Dustin B.
Zionsville, IN
Dog's Best Friend
Pet care experience
Hey there I'm Dustin. I love dogs and ALL animals, and have had pets, cared for them, and cared for others' pets since I was a youngin'. I host my pup-clients in a comfy, pup-centric home in Zionsville with a nice-sized yard, securely fenced with interesting things that's great for playing & exploring. I love relating with dogs & bringing out the best in them 🐶🤗🐕 I have a lot of experience as a pup-sitter/-boarder and can guarantee a happy, VERY comfortable stay for your pup. Look thru my photos and SEE all the happy pups! 😄 As you can see from my photos I'm one who loves & welcomes all breeds & sizes. As a practice, I provide an official quote only after a meet & greet, at minimum, and sometimes require a trial overnight in addition if/when a longer stay is the aim. My final quote will factor in your pup's size, energy-level and general care needs, and may likely be higher than the estimate generated after you submit your request. Ultimately, I like to help out great pup-parents who are committed to giving their pups the very best. I want you to have peace of mind when you're away from your pup, and I want your pup to have the very best care, comfort & fun during his/her time with me & the other pups here 🙂 We can usually make budget work assuming everything else is a fit. After receiving your request I will reply, we can jump on the phone & talk, schedule our meet & greet and go from there. I look forward to hearing from you & hopefully hosting your pup! 🙂
Reviews
Cami and Tristan had a great stay at Dustin's and came home tired and happy. Thank you for the hospitality!
Dustin is great, our pups had the best time, they played so hard and came home very tired! I would definitely use Dustin again, great communicator as well. Thank you, Dustin!
Dustin was great getting us in when our previous sitter had an emergency. Our dog had a trial visit and then spent a week with Dustin. He was great at giving us updates and sending videos. His yard is fantastic and something our little guy who lives in a condo really appreciated. There were a lot of dogs and my little fella prefers a quieter experience but Dustin made sure that he felt right at home.
Dustin is very responsive and went out of his way to ensure my pups had a wonderful experience staying at his place. He understands my dogs and makes keen observations about their temperament and what they need. He sent me many photos and videos throughout the stay, and my dogs had a blast!
About Dustin B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pup will be in great care. They'll receive lots of one-on-one attention. The other pups I care for and my own pups enjoy engaging with each other but also are good readers of other dogs and respect their space & social preferences. Whether your pup is real social or likes to keep more low-key & to themselves, they'll find the right mix & balance here. I am "the regulator" 😉 I'm great at knowing which pups need/want what, and ensuring each gets EXACTLY what they need/want. I think that shows in my photos? 🙂
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Information Dustin B. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to receive a current record of your pup’s vaccinations, including Bordatella & flu. In most cases vet offices can easily email those to petcare providers like me. I also like to ensure your pup is current with flea, tick & heartworm meds. I recommend you go with your vet's recommendations as far as brands. Please ensure you’re current with these important meds. When I’m boarding/sitting for your pup(s) you may also wish to let your vet know you’ll be away and that your baby is under my care so they can note your file. I'll always strive to keep you abreast of any health or well-being concern. Of course, if your pup needs medical care of some kind your vet & I will strive to both keep you in the loop & request you make all necessary medical care decisions. If/when by chance you are unable to be reached & a medical intervention of some kind is needed, you'll want to either give your vet authorization, up front, to implement whatever intervention they feel is best, or give them notice that I have that decision-making authorization. I ask that you provide me this health directive authorization in writing via email with both your vet & me before your longer stay, to ensure we are all on the same page. I love and care for all breeds of dogs, so no restrictions, there. The key is chemistry. I like to maintain a nice balance, temperament-wise, amongst the pups here. I've been doing this a long time & know when a pup will likely drop in smoothly or if/when there may be a concern. I normally ask for at least one trial overnight stay before accepting a sit that is longer than that. That allows us all to test one 'full cycle' out and see how everything goes.
A typical day
They'll be lots of fun time in the interesting yard. Our living room is furnished with big couches & dog beds placed adjacently on the floor which sets a good context for light indoor play & romps if/when the pups are so moved. It never gets too crazy but if/when two or a few pups feel the pull to do a little indoor 'rustling' I'm more than comfortable letting that happen AS LONG AS it's not upsetting or disturbing another pup. If/when that occurs I simply put on my pack leader hat and the indoor play stops. The KEY is keeping things balanced ⚖️ ?
Services
Dustin can host
Dustin can watch in your home
Availability
I'm pretty much with the pups 24/7. If/when I run out for errands and/or pup pickups & drop-offs I usually bring the pups with me for "doggie-fun-rides". If that's not your pup's thing they can hang back at the house, but that will never be for long. If/when this scenario is preferred I can leave my pups Louie & Dolly at home, at minimum, with them so they have canine company. As your pup's parent you can let me know up front whether you think your pup would like the doggie-fun-rides or would prefer being more of a homebody. I'll accommodate accordingly.
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About Dustin B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pup will be in great care. They'll receive lots of one-on-one attention. The other pups I care for and my own pups enjoy engaging with each other but also are good readers of other dogs and respect their space & social preferences. Whether your pup is real social or likes to keep more low-key & to themselves, they'll find the right mix & balance here. I am "the regulator" 😉 I'm great at knowing which pups need/want what, and ensuring each gets EXACTLY what they need/want. I think that shows in my photos? 🙂
Home
Information Dustin B. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to receive a current record of your pup’s vaccinations, including Bordatella & flu. In most cases vet offices can easily email those to petcare providers like me. I also like to ensure your pup is current with flea, tick & heartworm meds. I recommend you go with your vet's recommendations as far as brands. Please ensure you’re current with these important meds. When I’m boarding/sitting for your pup(s) you may also wish to let your vet know you’ll be away and that your baby is under my care so they can note your file. I'll always strive to keep you abreast of any health or well-being concern. Of course, if your pup needs medical care of some kind your vet & I will strive to both keep you in the loop & request you make all necessary medical care decisions. If/when by chance you are unable to be reached & a medical intervention of some kind is needed, you'll want to either give your vet authorization, up front, to implement whatever intervention they feel is best, or give them notice that I have that decision-making authorization. I ask that you provide me this health directive authorization in writing via email with both your vet & me before your longer stay, to ensure we are all on the same page. I love and care for all breeds of dogs, so no restrictions, there. The key is chemistry. I like to maintain a nice balance, temperament-wise, amongst the pups here. I've been doing this a long time & know when a pup will likely drop in smoothly or if/when there may be a concern. I normally ask for at least one trial overnight stay before accepting a sit that is longer than that. That allows us all to test one 'full cycle' out and see how everything goes.
A typical day
They'll be lots of fun time in the interesting yard. Our living room is furnished with big couches & dog beds placed adjacently on the floor which sets a good context for light indoor play & romps if/when the pups are so moved. It never gets too crazy but if/when two or a few pups feel the pull to do a little indoor 'rustling' I'm more than comfortable letting that happen AS LONG AS it's not upsetting or disturbing another pup. If/when that occurs I simply put on my pack leader hat and the indoor play stops. The KEY is keeping things balanced ⚖️ ?
Location
Zionsville, IN
Pets
Dustin B.
Zionsville, IN