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james S.

Hodgin, Albuquerque, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

james can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

james can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I'm retired and have plenty of time to care for and play with your pet. I miss walking my own dog twice a day, and your dog will always be walked often.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About james S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a nice sized fenced yard, and a home that housed a dog for many years. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, and the house is safe for dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information james S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I enjoy the challenge of dealing with dogs that have special needs, but I really must know details prior to the appointment.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. I will usually go with what the dog wants to do, but I also enjoy challenging a dog to solve puzzles. I personally like to take walks and have always enjoyed walking with a dog.

Location

Albuquerque, NM

james S.'s Neighborhood

Dog lover looking for pets

Pet care experience

I have been with dogs since my earliest years and had my own dog for many of the last 40 years. I have trained many of those dogs from puppyhood and look forward to training any dog that the owners feel comfortable with.

Reviews

Mary Jane P.
Doggy Day Care • Nov. 23, 2025
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Great stay. Security loves hanging out with Mr. James.

Marie L.
Boarding • Nov. 13, 2025
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Jim was wonderful with our senior dog. He didn’t mind giving him medicine, and he had a nice yard for our dog to enjoy. Our pup came back to us in great shape, and we’re so thankful for all the kindness and care he received from Jim!

Miriam V.
Boarding • Aug. 14, 2025
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We are sincerely so at ease leaving our old boy Dimitri (almost 13 yo!) with James. We can always trust that James will be extremely attentive while giving Dimitri the relaxing home environment that he needs. Consistently walked him twice a day, even when it was hot. Dimitri has now stayed with James two times, and when arriving the second time, he howled for joy 😊 James will absolutely be our go-to if we take another trip!

Kelly O.
Boarding • Juli 20, 2025
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Jim took great care of our Coco. He really got to know her, letting her indulge in her favorite activities. Coco had a wonderful visit with lots of fun.

About james S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a nice sized fenced yard, and a home that housed a dog for many years. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, and the house is safe for dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information james S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I enjoy the challenge of dealing with dogs that have special needs, but I really must know details prior to the appointment.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. I will usually go with what the dog wants to do, but I also enjoy challenging a dog to solve puzzles. I personally like to take walks and have always enjoyed walking with a dog.

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james S.

Hodgin, Albuquerque, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews