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Jake H.

Aurora, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Full-Time Care from a Vet Tech

Pet care experience

I've been around animals my entire life, including owning a German Shepherd for 13 years, fostering cats, and caring for an assortment of reptiles, rodents and birds. I attended Columbia College Chicago for Piano Performance but went back to school at Penn Foster to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. I have almost half a decade of experience in Veterinary Medicine, from monitoring pets during surgical procedures, administering medication, performing blood work and vaccines, to being promoted to Lead Veterinary Technician and Head of Canine and Feline Nutrition, topics I'm extremely passionate about. I also run a small business baking high-quality, low-ingredient healthy dog and cat treats, to make sure our furry friends are receiving only the highest quality of food! I'm actively volunteering at PAWS Chicago, so my love for animals goes beyond just dogs. I also have managed a luxury dog hotel, so providing amazing care for your fur babies is second nature! I absolutely would love to stay with your pet, or drop by and play with them for a while! I've been dogsitting and walking dogs for over 15 years, starting when I was a teenager with my family's dogs, then branching out towards friend's and neighbor's dogs as well. I've walked fit-in-your-purse-sized dogs to dogs that look like polar bears! I have taken care of dogs, cats, fish and horses, along with a plethora of rodents and exotics. too, and can care for them while you are away confidently. I currently have two Amazon Parrots, two turtles, two dogs, and a kitten. Caring for animals has been an extremely strong passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I am extremely passionate about the work that I do on a daily basis, and try to share that passion in the work environment, whether that’s with other co-workers or clients. My strong sense of loyalty, organization, calm under duress and compassion are all traits that I truly believe are necessary to work in this field, and I sincerely hope you agree! I have extreme flexibility in my work! I am fortunate that I can easily check on and spend a ton of time with your pets! While working in the veterinary hospital, I have become extremely knowledgeable and comfortable with all pets, from the over-friendly to shy! This is important because a stressful event like a pet's caregivers leaving town can make them very confused and sometimes afraid/aggressive when a stranger enters their home. I am very in tune to that and am also certified in fear-free training methods to help ease any pet's uneasiness! I cannot wait to meet your pet!

Reviews

Jeffrey H.
House Sitting • Aug 20, 2018
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We travel occasionally for work and vacation, and are thankful Jake can stay at our home to take care of our 3 dogs. He has now stayed at our home 4 separate times, and we have 5th booked. It’s comforting to know our “kids” are in good hands while we’re away!

Jeffrey H.
House Sitting • Jul 05, 2018
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We have now used Jake’s dog sitting services three times and could not be happier. We feel fortunate to have found him!

Eileen R.
Dog Boarding • Jun 16, 2018
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Jake and his family did a great job taking care of my dog Toby. Toby isn't the friendliest dog to strangers, but they took the time to make him feel comfortable in their home. I felt that Toby was secure in this home and would highly recommend Jake as a dog sitter!

Laura B.
House Sitting • Apr 30, 2018
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Jake is great! Very trustworthy and patient with our crazy puppy. Plus he takes the best pictures and sends them to you while your gone :) we will absolutely be using him again!

About Jake H.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 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

Animals run my home! If they want to walk, we will be walking, if they want to nap, then it's quiet time! I try to give them everything they need and want in order for their stress level to be as low as possible while you are away!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Jake H. would like to know about your pet

I don't have breed preferences, but I like to know one thing: does your dog like to run? If they do, we'll jog or run together, or we could just take a stroll!

A typical day

I love dog parks, the dog beach, and quiet neighborhoods. I also love to groom all of that hair on them (say goodbye to tumbleweeds across your floor!) I also love to play piano and sing to the pets (if they like it). I love to snuggle and take selfies with them too (selfies with dogs consist of the majority of my camera roll).

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$30per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$18per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$22per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Jake can host

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

Jake can watch in your home

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

Availability

Pet Care is my full-time job, so your pet is my sole focus during my work day! I can stay with them and provide all the care they need, no matter how atypical the request and requirements are!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Jake H.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

18 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

Animals run my home! If they want to walk, we will be walking, if they want to nap, then it's quiet time! I try to give them everything they need and want in order for their stress level to be as low as possible while you are away!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Jake H. would like to know about your pet

I don't have breed preferences, but I like to know one thing: does your dog like to run? If they do, we'll jog or run together, or we could just take a stroll!

A typical day

I love dog parks, the dog beach, and quiet neighborhoods. I also love to groom all of that hair on them (say goodbye to tumbleweeds across your floor!) I also love to play piano and sing to the pets (if they like it). I love to snuggle and take selfies with them too (selfies with dogs consist of the majority of my camera roll).

Location

Aurora, IL

Jake H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Jake H.

Aurora, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews