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Jay G.

South Orange, NJ

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

Jay can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Jay can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

My schedule is flexible and available most week days unless I am working on a mural project or traveling. Weekends are typically open as well.

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Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Jay G.

Communication

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

Dog skills

10 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

My dog Benji is friendly and gets along with most dogs, we also have a backyard where the dogs can play and roam if needed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

South Orange, NJ

Jay G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog lover, Artist and Traveler!

Pet care experience

My name is Jay Golding, and I am a Fine Artist doing freelance work in the form of portrait commissions and murals occasionally. I majored in Studio Arts at Kean University with a concentration in Illustration. I graduated with a Bachelors in 2015. I have loved and lived with dogs my entire life since growing up in Jamaica throughout my years living in the US after immigrating as a child. Some dog breeds I have owned include a beagle during my high school years, also a beagle/daschund mix named Cyrus who sadly passed away last year. My current family dog is Benji, a Cairn terrier, Lilly who's breed I don't know from memory and a morkie, Taylor who I dog sit on a consistent basis. It would be my pleasure to walk and/or sit your pet while you are away for work or travel.

Reviews

Carrie T.
House Sitting • Feb 16, 2026
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Jay took excellent care of our dog Winnie. He asked great questions and she was well loved.

Eli A.
Boarding • Dec 30, 2025
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Very good and responsible. Would hire him again

Laura K.
Boarding • Sep 08, 2025
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Great!

Monique G.
House Sitting • Aug 21, 2025
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Jay is the best. My Thunder who is a 75lb American Pitbull loves him and for anyone with this breed that once they trust you there is no such thing as personal space. This breed gets a bad reputation but they are cuddle buddies. Book him now and often you will not regret it!

About Jay G.

Communication

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

Dog skills

10 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

My dog Benji is friendly and gets along with most dogs, we also have a backyard where the dogs can play and roam if needed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours
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Jay G.

South Orange, NJ

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews