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James R.

Surprise, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•26 reviews
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Stay at home Dad!

Pet care experience

Growing up my family always had animals in our household from dogs and cats to birds and tortoises. I love all animals but dogs have always held a special place in my heart. I had a dog named Charlie, up until very recently, who was my best friend and companion. He was by my side every day since I found him wondering the streets roughly 12 years ago up until he sadly passed away earlier this year. My wife and I decided to hold off on getting a new dog until our kids get a little older and can be responsible for all aspect of care for a dog but in the meantime I’ve been missing having a pup around. I’ve been a stay at home dad for the past 6 years and now that both my kids are in school all day I have extra time in my day to spend with a pup or two! I currently take my kids to school M-F at 8:30am and pick them up at 3pm. I am completely free from roughly 9am-2:15pm but if someone needed their pet watched later than 2:15pm I would gladly take their pup along with me to pick up the kids. I have a harness with seat belt loop I used to take Charlie with me before and it worked perfectly. Weekends are usually wide open and there would be 2 kiddos to gladly play and help me care for your dog. I have a fenced in yard with a latched gate as well as a doggie door big enough for a roughly 20lb dog, maybe bigger. My house is very dog friendly and has plenty of room to run around,

Reviews

Doggy Day Care • Feb 13, 2024

James R. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Bryan G.
Dog Boarding • Oct 11, 2023
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Awesome as always! Great communication and flexibility.

David L.
Dog Boarding • Sep 08, 2023
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James is always great with Presto. His kids are wonderful and love to play with their visitor. Always reliable and helpful.

David L.
Dog Boarding • Jun 06, 2023
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Presto always loves to stay with James. He gets excited as soon as we turn onto the street. He enjoys playing with the kids, has all his needs taken care of, and I know there is nothing to worry about while he is with James and family.

About James R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral 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 no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information James R. would like to know about your pet

I think it’s always important to describe your dogs personality and of course what they like too do. If your pup wants to go play we will play and if they’re hungry we’ll eat. I personally believe in a more reactive approach to dog watching and won’t push them to do anything they might not want to do.

A typical day

My neighborhood has a very large green belt which is perfect to take dogs for a run if it’s not too hot, I also have a good sized back yard with grass for some more play or lounge time and a living room and family room perfect for playing with some toys.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$30per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day

James can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
James can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About James R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral 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 no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information James R. would like to know about your pet

I think it’s always important to describe your dogs personality and of course what they like too do. If your pup wants to go play we will play and if they’re hungry we’ll eat. I personally believe in a more reactive approach to dog watching and won’t push them to do anything they might not want to do.

A typical day

My neighborhood has a very large green belt which is perfect to take dogs for a run if it’s not too hot, I also have a good sized back yard with grass for some more play or lounge time and a living room and family room perfect for playing with some toys.

Location

Surprise, AZ

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James R.

Surprise, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•26 reviews