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Ellen G.

Oak park, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Dog Lovers with Years of Experience

Pet care experience

Hello! My husband JD and I love hosting dogs to play with and help wear out our collie! JD consults for and is friends with a local Veterinarian, so your dog isn't just in my good hands. We have a close and reliable veterinary resource! We enjoy checking out new places and parks, walking the dog(s), sitting on the porch in the rain, and pointlessly trying to teach my dog Lady new tricks. We have intermittent schedules that allow for someone to almost always be home! Due to our complimentary schedules, we rarely leave our dog for longer than 3 hours. No two weeks look exactly the same, inquire for what hours we will be around. We have an extra bed if needed, but also have room if you'd prefer to bring their own for their comfort. We have a large couch for your pup to snuggle up and catch up on his/her favorite Netflix series, as well. We can also offer a private place for your dog to be fed, and we are both experienced in administering any medications, etc. within reason. We love meeting new pets and their owners, so don't hesitate to contact us for a Meet 'n Greet!

Reviews

Raun Y.
Dog Boarding • Feb 06, 2024
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Ellen and her family were great caretakers for our Golden Retriever. Our meet and greet was easy, they were flexible with our travel plans and kept us informed with text updates and pictures throughout the stay. Hope to book with them again.

Olivia L.
Dog Boarding • Oct 10, 2023
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Hems had the best stay with Ellen and her family. She had a blast with their cute pup, Lady, and has been napping ever since she came home. Great communication and super easy scheduling drop offs and pick ups. Both Ellen and JD we’re so nice and welcoming, we felt great leaving Hems in their care. Will be back and would absolutely recommend!

Danielle E.
Dog Boarding • May 24, 2023
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Great sitter. Our pup seemed to enjoy himself

Tamara S.
Dog Boarding • Feb 20, 2023
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Ellen and JD as well as little Connie were amazing with Josie. I was a bit concerned at the beginning because Josie is big and Connie is little. But they were all fine with Josie giving kisses that knocked Connie over or coming over for pets that caused her to plop down. Got pictures of Connie on the floor hugging Josie. They should charge extra for toddler-training Josie. Highly recommend this lovely family. Got lots of pictures and texts that kept me connected!!!

About Ellen G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard, an extra crate, and extra beds to keep your dog comfortable. We do require that your dog is good with children.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ellen G. would like to know about your pet

We are happy to do a brief meet and greet to ensure the dogs get along with one another! We love all sizes and breeds!

A typical day

We play a lot of fetch with our do, so we have plenty of balls to share. We can go for walks in the neighborhood or run around at the parks nearby.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$49per night
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Ellen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ellen can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Jd works from home and I have a flexible schedule. Typically, Lady eats twice a day and goes outside 3-4 times a day depending on the weather.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ellen G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard, an extra crate, and extra beds to keep your dog comfortable. We do require that your dog is good with children.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Ellen G. would like to know about your pet

We are happy to do a brief meet and greet to ensure the dogs get along with one another! We love all sizes and breeds!

A typical day

We play a lot of fetch with our do, so we have plenty of balls to share. We can go for walks in the neighborhood or run around at the parks nearby.

Location

Oak park, IL

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Ellen G.

Oak park, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews