James L.
SF, CA
Former Prof Dog Hiker
Pet care experience
Hello! My names is James, I grew up with most pet types and am a trained dog hiker taught by Workindoggz LLC from 2020 through 2021. I am not a certified trainer but I have experience working with pet owners and their trainers to work on reinforcing good habits and disuading undesirable ones. I also have over a year of hands on experience leading multiple dogs on tandem for 60-80 minute adventure hikes of over 20 breeds and different levels of socialization experience! I believe in a holistic approach to pet care. In my experience I've found that the best way for pet owners and their pets to get the most out of their time and effort is to form a team with all stake holders in your pets life so they can get the best care possible. With that said I am fully okay with short and simple walks and standard sitting services.
Reviews
The best caretaker for any pet is one who has a deep affection for animals. James Lucas is very much that type of person. He lives and breathes all the qualities of a truly caring person, and has proven this many times over -- with pets as well as people. That is precisely why he would make a great pet caretaker with Rover.com. Moreover, James is a college-educated man who thinks fast on his feet, making him even more invaluable to watch and care for pets. I have no doubt that he would perform in an exemplary fashion as a dog walker and a pet caretaker for Rover.com, with an abundance of energy, dedication and savvy.
About James L.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety and trust starts with communication and intention! If things ever went wrong during my past time as a professional dog hiker, I would always communicate what happened so I could work with the owners to find a solution best for everyone. I also hope to establish a plan in case of emergency before a hike or house sit. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions 🙂
Information James L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know your dogs dos and don'ts. I want to get a feeling for myself about what works and what doesn't but there's no need to reinvent the wheel!
A typical day
I prefer building a relationship with your pet through bonding activities. During sitting this includes playing games and spending quality time with your pet to learn more about them.
Services
James can watch in your home
Availability
I work full time in downtown SF and commute within the city. Due to these limitations I am primarily free during weekend days and occasionally nights. However for the right pet / pet owners and compensation, I may be able to do a few weekday services if it fits my schedule! 📅
About James L.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety and trust starts with communication and intention! If things ever went wrong during my past time as a professional dog hiker, I would always communicate what happened so I could work with the owners to find a solution best for everyone. I also hope to establish a plan in case of emergency before a hike or house sit. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions 🙂
Information James L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know your dogs dos and don'ts. I want to get a feeling for myself about what works and what doesn't but there's no need to reinvent the wheel!
A typical day
I prefer building a relationship with your pet through bonding activities. During sitting this includes playing games and spending quality time with your pet to learn more about them.
Location
SF, CA
Pets
James L.
SF, CA