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James O.

Sauget, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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Services

James can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

James can care for

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

Availability

I am a circus artist and entertainer by nights and weekends when the work is available. I spend most week days free at home honing my skill set and arranging bookings. Therefore plenty of time to head out for walks, or break and enrich a dog's day with playtime.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About James O.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and large living room. 1 dog, 8 month 40lb siberian husky girl who loves company and playtime. Also have a large crate if separation is needed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information James O. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know if your dog has any special needs, meds, dietary needs to keep up with or monitor! I'll do my best to accommodate or be honest if I can not.

A typical day

1 mile walks immediately in the morning with my coffee, followed by some treat reward and training if they're feeling it, and additionally/alternatively some toy play and enrichment. I live 4 blocks from Jefferson barracks Park and it's disc golf courses. On nice days with an obedient doggo we'll head there in the afternoon for some wooded trail exploring. And evening walk is also typical with active dogs.

Location

Sauget, IL

James O.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Pets love me I enrich their lives!

Pet care experience

I run a 5k every day and can handle large or small dogs. For boarding I have 2 acres of fenced in grass nearby where I run by husky at daily. My experience : I've had dogs in my home since I was 7 and was tasked with their walks and training. I now have a 2yo siberian Husky, Shryko, who I have off-leash trained for hikes and river adventures. So I'm very active, and my dogs have a lot of enriched exploring and exercise. All this with only treats, praise and regular patient consistency.

Reviews

Kassie W.
Dog Walking • Jun 19, 2026
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If you're looking for a professional review for an excellent dog walker, you could write: > **⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended Dog Walker** > > I am extremely pleased with the care and professionalism provided by this dog walker. They are reliable, punctual, and genuinely passionate about animals. My dog is always excited to see them and returns home happy, well-exercised, and relaxed after each walk. Communication is excellent, with regular updates and photos that give me peace of mind while I'm away. Their attention to detail, patience, and caring attitude make them someone I trust completely with my pet. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a dependable and compassionate dog walker. For a shorter review: **Excellent dog walker!** Reliable, professional, and caring. My dog loves every walk, and I appreciate the regular updates and attention given to my pet. Highly recommended!

Daniel H.
House Sitting • Mar 19, 2026
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James was amazing with our dogs. We can’t say enough good things about him. He was very accommodating and both our dogs were mad at us when we had to leave. I would highly recommend James and we will definitely use his services again when we are back in the area.

Thomas D.
Drop-In Visits • May 16, 2023
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James was amazing again! My dogs love him!

Thomas D.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 18, 2023
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James was amazing! My dogs loved him and he went out of his way to make sure they were safe. We actually had tornadoes here in STL while he was checking in on them. He waited till the weather had passed and then went over late at night to make sure they were ok. I will definitly use James again!

About James O.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and large living room. 1 dog, 8 month 40lb siberian husky girl who loves company and playtime. Also have a large crate if separation is needed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information James O. would like to know about your pet

Just let me know if your dog has any special needs, meds, dietary needs to keep up with or monitor! I'll do my best to accommodate or be honest if I can not.

A typical day

1 mile walks immediately in the morning with my coffee, followed by some treat reward and training if they're feeling it, and additionally/alternatively some toy play and enrichment. I live 4 blocks from Jefferson barracks Park and it's disc golf courses. On nice days with an obedient doggo we'll head there in the afternoon for some wooded trail exploring. And evening walk is also typical with active dogs.

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James O.

Sauget, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews