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James L.

Gulfport, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews
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Your dog will feel at home with me.

Pet care experience

My name is James and I live in Gulfport Florida. I own this home. I have cared for my neighbors two dogs (Jazzy, a Bichon, 12 yeas old and Suzy a Lassa mix ,13 years old) For as little as 3 days and an long as 2 weeks. They became part of the family and my 2 dogs accepted them as such. Jazzy and Suzy were walked twice a day once in the morning and once in the evening. My day would go like this. I would get up at 7:00 AM and have coffee then take Jazzy and Suzy across the street to their home and feed them there. It was my intention that they should never feel abandoned. We would take a long walk and arrive back at my house at the end of the walk. Then I would feed my two dogs (Billy and Fritz) and after they finished their meals I would take them for their walk. Gulfport has a park right down town called the Veterans Park. This is a favorite destination for the dogs. It is a far enough walk to exercise the dogs but not so far as to tire them out for the rest of the day. I have also cared for another neighbor’s dogs when she had to be away for a week. She has 2 shelties and 4 Portuguese Water Dogs puppies. The puppies were 8 weeks old and required extended care compared to the Shelties. The puppies were kenneled in the Kitchen and as with all puppies they require constant cleanup and attention. I would steam washed the floor twice a day. The two Shelties had infrequently been taken for walks so I gave them a treat and walked them just around the block so as not to tire them out. We have over the years enclosed the back yard with a 6’fence on which we added lattice to the top, making the fence 10’ tall. The other side of the yard encompasses the front yard and the south side of the house. This side is also enclosed with a 6’ fence on the side and a 4’ fence on the front. Dogs are completely enclosed on either side of the house. The dogs have access to the back yard 24/7 through doggy doors, one to get them from the TV room into the Sun room and then from the Sun Room to the outside. Both sides of the yards have fish ponds, The back yard has goldfish and the south side has Koi. My dogs are familiar with the ponds and pay no attention to them. I would have to see the reaction of a setting dog to the ponds before I would let them out in the back yard. The day progresses with the dogs doing what they want. They can run in the house and run outside whichever they prefer. If they chase balls, I can play with them on the south side yard as it has a sidewalk run of about 100’. At 4:00 PM I take my dogs to the Gulfport dog park. There can be up to 20 dogs at the park, and they all get along. Since Fritz is only 3 years old he has lots of energy so I like to have lots of running when we are at the dog park and he surely gets it. I would take my sitting dog to the dog park but only with the approval of the guardian. The James Gulfport Dog Boarding has much to offer setting dogs. We have a house with a living room, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen (remodeled), TV room, sun porch and 2 side yards. All these areas are available to the dogs. We have an area to play ball and Gulfport is a fun town for dog walks.

Reviews

Cheryl G.
Dog Boarding • Dec 06, 2019
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James is awesome. Oreo had a blast playing with Billy and Fritz, he came home exhausted and in good spirits Will be bringing Oreo anytime I have to travel ..

Randy O.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 02, 2019
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James took our last minute booking and provided a great day of care. She got along with his two other small dogs and they let her play with their toys. Our dog was happily tired when we picked her up.

Tara Ann C.
Dog Boarding • Oct 22, 2019
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Excellent communication, extra love and attention. Overall a great visit. :)

Dana W.
Dog Boarding • Sep 01, 2019
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James gave my dog Noodles so much love while he was staying at his house for a week that Noodles didn’t even want to leave when I picked him up. He took him on multiple walks a day to beautiful areas, sent me pictures, and kept me updated during my entire trip. James also has other small dogs that Noodles could play with and became very close to. I will be using James as my main dog sitter from now on.

About James L.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

A typical day

Our walks will be around Gulfport, unless the Guardian prefers the walk to take place around their home. I consider the walk to be the dogs so we stop when the dog wants to stop and sniff or do its business. I am there merely to select the ROUT and keep the dog SAFE. Gulfport has a wonderful small dog park. There is grass and water and it is large enough for the dog to run and play catch the ball. I take by dogs there and they love it. They interact with the outer dogs and have a great time. T

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

James can host

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

James can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

About James L.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

A typical day

Our walks will be around Gulfport, unless the Guardian prefers the walk to take place around their home. I consider the walk to be the dogs so we stop when the dog wants to stop and sniff or do its business. I am there merely to select the ROUT and keep the dog SAFE. Gulfport has a wonderful small dog park. There is grass and water and it is large enough for the dog to run and play catch the ball. I take by dogs there and they love it. They interact with the outer dogs and have a great time. T

Location

Gulfport, FL

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James L.

Gulfport, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews