Harsh L.
South Beach, NY
Your dog(s) will have a great time!
Pet care experience
An owner and dog walker for over 16 years, I have been involved with rescuing dogs, fostering dogs, and dogsitting. Have probably given loving care and my heart to over 15 different dogs who were adopted out at some point. I consistently cared for 4 dogs and have the ability to cultivate greatly caring relationships with your dog(s). With that experience, the level of care has so much more detail and nuance. Have even accidentally saved a dogs life once so my dog karma is really good! Basic training skills as well in a positive reinforcement methodology, but this is not something I specialize in. A well-grounded yet business approach to caregiving for a dog, a client would be definitely satisfied with my command of a dog's wellbeing.
Reviews
I highly recommend Harsh as a pet sitter! I have known him, and he has watched my dogs for the past six years. He is very responsible, incredibly trustworthy and, overall, is a loving and kind person particularly to animals. I foster dogs regularly, so he has often been the caretaker in my home for both of my fur babies as well as a broad mix of other dogs -- all with their own unique quirks. He has helped me when I was caring for a terminally ill dog who, luckily, lasted longer than her prognosis suggested. And he is the pet sitter for several of my friends. So he is well acquainted with caring for dogs with a variety of needs as well as those who's need is only a warm lap to sit on. My dogs absolutely adore him! My dogs are both rescues and are reticent around new people. But they immediately warmed up to Harsh. Now, one of them acts like a teenage girl who is meeting Justin Beiber in person every time he walks through the door, and the other turns into a pogo stick of excitement. And, I've seen this type of reaction from other dogs he has cared for. As a sitter, he is incredibly focused on the fur babies in his care. He spends almost all his time with the pets, takes them on long walks and will stop whatever he is doing to pet a puppy who is nudging him with a wet nose. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a loving, trustworthy pet sitter, and my dogs would, too.
Harsh has taken care of my dog on several occasions and has always done a wonderful job, sending photos of the dog to me, letting me know that everything is fine when it is, and asking questions when my dog does something unexpected (always minor behavioral quirks that have been easily solved). I've always trusted Harsh implicitly with my dog, haven't been worried or felt the need to check up on him or the dog. My dog always seems happy when I pick him up, sometimes seeming a bit torn between staying with Harsh or coming home with me, which shows how well Harsh has been treating him.
About Harsh L.
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Information Harsh L. would like to know about your pet
Agression level. Towards me/people is a no-no. I have had extensive experience with small dogs - Pomeranians, Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers but love Bulldogs, Papillons, and have a daughter that is a Bichon mix.
A typical day
A walk with me is 15 - 20 minutes guaranteed. I like just playing with them using chew toys (pulling to provide them a thrilling challenge), fetching and lots of hugs (based on size).
Services
Harsh can host
Harsh can watch in your home
About Harsh L.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Harsh L. would like to know about your pet
Agression level. Towards me/people is a no-no. I have had extensive experience with small dogs - Pomeranians, Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers but love Bulldogs, Papillons, and have a daughter that is a Bichon mix.
A typical day
A walk with me is 15 - 20 minutes guaranteed. I like just playing with them using chew toys (pulling to provide them a thrilling challenge), fetching and lots of hugs (based on size).
Location
Staten Island, NY
Harsh L.
South Beach, NY