James K.
James K.
Contact for Boarding
from $50 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Land Seal Dad
Dogs have been a part of my life for more than 15 years, and caring for them is something I’ve always felt naturally connected to. I’ve raised my own dogs, supported pups with all kinds of personalities and needs, and spent several years as a dog foster — giving dogs a safe, loving place to land while they waited for their forever homes. That experience taught me how to read canine behavior, build trust quickly, and create a calm, structured environment where dogs feel secure. Whether it’s a high‑energy dog who loves adventure or a shy pup who needs patience and reassurance, I’m comfortable meeting them exactly where they are. My home is set up with ramps and steps to help small dogs and mobility‑challenged pups move around safely and comfortably along with a stroller for long neighborhood walks. My goal as a sitter is simple: keep your dog happy, safe, and relaxed while you’re away, and give you complete peace of mind knowing they’re in caring hands.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
I love that my dog West gets along with James’ dogs Fawn and Chance. He gets some social time and gets walked and I super appreciate that.
Nice, sent photos throughout, walked my dog in a pack walk, overall a good experience.
James has provided exceptional care for his dogs (and occasionally mine!) for the last 15 years. He has been actively accommodating his pets needs from food, shelter, care and affection from adoption to end of life. He has been generous with his time and money when it come to their well being and quality of life. One of the things I admire so much is that even when his dogs became immobile due to illness toward end of life, he would regularly take them for walks in baby strollers along side their companion walking on leash. He's very attuned to their needs and structures his schedule around their routines. I would not hesitate to employ his service if I needed immediate supervised pet care.
James was a caring and attentive dog sitter for my Angel and Izzy! He fed, walked and played with them and let them sleep in the bed. His dogs Fawn and Chance were great pack mates. James has a big yard with a doggy door and is home all day so the dogs were rarely without attention. He is also experiencing with giving oral medication. He is good with all ages and sizes. Book with James!
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Schedule
I work from home. Mid-day walks at lunch time everyday unless weather is hot, then early morning walks. Weekends usually allow for longer walks and the occasional hiking adventure. I like taking my pups to the Jenkins Estate. It is heavily wooded and not usually busy. Making it easy to walk with multiple dogs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in backyard that can be segmented into two if needed. A doggy door for medium sized pups for quick and easy access. If your pup is not familiar with one, I will work on some simple training to encourage and get them use to using one. Plenty of doggy toys for aggressive/heavy chewers. Nylabones, kongs, rubber toys and rope. Sorry, no fluffy/squeaky toys, my oldest can destroy the toughest in under 6 minutes. Home is air conditioned. Floors are waterproof vinyl plank flooring, and all couches and beds are covered with waterproof blankets incase of any accidents or simply messy dogs. My oldest pup likes to take dirt baths much to my chagrin. There is a small kiddie pool available for those hot days. Two crates are available for any pups that may need it. And plenty of baby gates to segment/separate as needed. My house has been puppy proofed once before, and can be if requested. And additional third-party insurance to cover any emergencies.
Pets
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.