Geoffrey O.
Geoffrey O.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Give me a dog over human any day!
I've taken care of all types of dogs for over 21 years. I'll treat any dog as if it was my own. I have a large backyard in the country on a private road that is a self contained peninsula right on the banks of the West Canada Creek. With miles of well maintained walking paths through the woods and on the Creek's bank, there is no shortage of places to go on adventures, all without having to worry about anyone else. If I ever need to leave, you can rest assured that you're pup won't be lonely, as my retired parents also live just a quarter mile away. My dad, Steve, is especially helpful, and is always there to come down and stay with your pet, let the them out/walk them. He's happy to meet you and your dog(s) during a meet and greet beforehand as well.
Cat care experience
Geoffrey also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Geoffrey is a great pet sitter. He kept me informed with texts and pictures. Diamond really enjoyed her day with 2 new friends, and new places to explore. Thank you for making Diamond part of your family!!
Geoffrey was wonderful with our dog. Communication was great and he took him for walks and play time. We will definitely bring our little guy back when we need a dog sitter.
My pup always loves to go to Geoffrey’s house! It’s like a pup party where he is pampered every day. He has been several times and each time he runs right into Geoffrey’s yard to explore. He’s always very happy when he’s there. Geoffrey sends videos all the time so I can see him having a blast! Highly recommend Geoffrey!
Geoffrey took incredible care of our golden retriever, Charlie, for seven days. We received multiple photos, videos, and thoughtful updates every day, showing Charlie enjoying long walks on his beautiful trails, swimming in the creek, and making new friends. It was obvious Charlie wasn’t just being watched—he was having the time of his life. What impressed us most was Geoffrey’s attention to every detail. During the heat wave, he kept Charlie cool and comfortable, communicated any concerns right away, and shared thoughtful suggestions like adding chicken and eggs to his kibble or bringing a shirt that smelled like us to help Charlie settle in. Our dog normally eats less when we’re away, but with Geoffrey, he thrived. Seeing Charlie walk in the Fourth of July parade was just the icing on the cake. Geoffrey is truly a dog whisperer. For the first time, our family enjoyed our vacation without worrying about Charlie because we knew he was happy, loved, and incredibly well cared for. Charlie had the best vacation ever, and we’re pretty sure he’ll be just as excited to see Geoffrey again next month as we are to book with him.
Great stay for our 4 month old pup. Geoffrey was very attentive to his needs as a energetic pup and provided updates and photos! We'll definitely book again!
He is so kind and attentive. I got updates on my girl regularly. It was nice to see that she was happy, being played with and snuggled.
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Schedule
I recently was 100% working from home. However, my jobs now requires me to be in office Mon-Fri from 7:30-4:00. My dad, Steve, will step in and make sure your dog gets one-on-one special care while I'm away. He's retired and lives just 1/4 mile away. He's a character himself, and has been my second hand man from the start. Sleep well knowing that his animal experience, and understanding of dogs is just as good as mine. If needed, I have indoor cameras to monitor, and even speak with both your pup if both me my dad happen to be away. So nothings ever going to catch me off guard.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
All dogs have their own unique needs, so I'm going to rely on you and I will ask you for any specifics your pet(s) might need. I will tailor my care based on your input. Just to illustrate both ends of the spectrum , if you want me to crate your dog, I can do that. I'm also totally fine giving free reign to my house if your dog is trustworthy not to do any damage. If their are worries about your pet getting into anything and doing any property damage, I'm very diligent in making sure I remove anything that could cause an issue (including putting up gates, providing stimulation toys, and making sure there is nothing he/she can get into food wise). If you want to board your pet with me, typically I'll do a meet and greet at my place to introduce myself to you and your pet(s), as well as show you my property both inside my house as well as my large countryside property. If your not boarding at my house, depending on where you live, I can meet at your place to meet you and your dogs. I know what a dog with separation anxiety can do, and know how expensive the damages can be. Thankfully, my retired parents live just up the road and can make sure your pup isn't alone for anymore than a few hours at most during the workweek. My dad is still very active and great with dog walks. So if for some reason I am stuck at work that day, my dad can come down to visit your pet, take her for a walk, or just keep company. Lastly, I have an 15 year old female Terrier mix that stays with my retired parents just up the road, she's very sweet with other dogs and cats, and is only 18 lbs. If I have to leave your pup alone for a few hours, she can provide company to your dog as well, supervised by my dad, if wanted. This is totally up to you, though.
A typical day
I love to take dogs for nice long walks. I have a large network of well manicured walking paths that weave through the countryside. With that said, I also understand that all breeds and individual dogs are different and I've learned to respect each dog individually. My girlfriends Shiba Inu, who is more cat like than dog like absolutely loves me because I'm able to read her body language and understand her. I use her as an example because she really doesn't like anyone else.