Ivan T.
Ivan T.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Engineer/Photographer/Trainer!
I currently own a Boxer mix; he’s my best friend and service animal! I spend my time at home with him and my girlfriends 4 cats. When Rex isn’t chasing a laser throughout the house, I love to go on runs, hike, and watch Netflix in the hammock with him. I grew up in Kentucky and lived around a fair number of animals - ranging from rabbits and chickens to horses and alpacas. I lived with dogs for most of my life, and have experience with Golden Retrievers, a couple Labs, Belgian Malinois, and others. I spent extensive time caring for (and training) dogs after I was 14, but I’ve always loved them. I got my Industrial and Systems Engineer degree at UF. I spend my free time camping, taking pictures, riding my motorcycle (I’ve toured the United States), or working!
Cat care experience
Ivan also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Ivan was very professional, upfront, reliable and knowledgeable! He worked with my little Ghoul to help him be a better behaved little guy when visiting new places. Highly recommend him for any pet needs, training, sittings, walkings!! Very dedicated and detailed sitter!
Can’t say enough positive things about our experience with Ivan! My pup had the best visit with him & Rex. We’re so grateful we came across him, he’s already helped us in so many ways! Great with updates and communication!
Ivan and Rex were excellent dog and house sitters. Ivan was very attentive to Meg, who is very sweet but can sometimes be a handful. After a brief intro and then spending 24 hours with her at the house, you can see the bond and respect. It is clear that Ivan cares about animals deeply. House was also all in order and very clean. We will definitely outreach Ivan and his pup, Rex, again.
Super nice! Definitely recommend!
My wife and I rely on Ivan for walking our two dogs every week. He’s been such a big help for us and our two playful girls. It can be a bit unsettling sometimes having someone else take care of your pets, but Ivan has shown us that he’s someone I can trust with taking care of our furry girls. He is VERY reliable, quick to respond to texts/calls, and really does show how much he cares about who he’s taking care of by sending us brief updates on how things went and making sure everything’s okay before he leaves. Would highly recommend! Thanks so much for all your help, Ivan!
Ivan is a wonderful house and pet sitter! He took care of our home and more importantly, our three furkids. He sent photos, videos and updates and even trained our skidding pup to walk together with her fur brother! One of our pups wasn’t feeling well. Ivan went above and beyond to care for her. I highly recommend Ivan and will book him to care for our crew again soon!
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Schedule
I’m currently working from home, so I’ll have plenty of time to play and take care of your pet(s)! Always enjoy taking a break to spend time with a pup
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I can adapt my services and techniques to your pets needs, but at my home, my pup has a few beds to relax in and gets a 45 minute bike ride everyday!
Pets
A typical day
I’ve always enjoyed walking/playing with dogs - especially near nature trails. I used to run with my Malinois to Keenland (where the Kentucky Derby is held), and let her loose in the empty cattle fields behind the track.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeIvan can host up to 1 pet per night
- Temperament and special care needs. I’ve dealt with some aggressive dogs before, but most of those issues are easy fixed with time and R+ training!