Jill & Aaron F.
Jill & Aaron F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Extra Love for Your Sensitive Pup ❤
Pet-sitting was my (Jill's) first business venture at the age of 7, when I would care for neighbors' dogs while they were away. Later I volunteered at the animal shelter, socializing nervous dogs and cats to prepare them for loving homes. Meanwhile, Aaron was finding his own connection with animals, never meeting a pup who didn't gravitate to him first in a group of people. Our most intensive training, however, came more recently with our own beloved dog-child Friday, who was smart, stubborn, and absolutely hilarious. He was the light of our lives and the explanation for the 7-year gap in our sitter profile, giving us quite the crash course in intensive dog parenting between his strong personality and special health needs ... and we would do it all again. (He's the handsome black & silver miniature schnauzer in our profile pics.) From that experience, we completely empathize with being anxious about leaving your baby for a few days and wondering if your detailed instructions will be followed. You have our word they will! 🙏🏻 We're 100% dog people, and have an especially big place in our hearts for nervous or rescue dogs who are wary of strangers – as well as Velcro dogs who need extra assurance and love while away from family. You can be confident we'll carefully read your fur-baby for all communicative signals, and send frequent updates & pictures of your happy puppy.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jill and Aaron are absolutely stellar:) They provided amazing care for our dog Rufio, no easy feat when he has several medical conditions and numerous medications to keep track of, but they were completely detail oriented and on top of each finer point. They sent all the sweetest updates and photos which was best reassurance during our family's trip We were so worried to leave our dog after he had all these medical concerns crop up in the spring, Jill and Aaron really just removed the stress and gave us the peace of mind that not only was he receiving expert care but more snuggles and extra perks then he would have imagined. It was basically a spa vacation for him! When we picked Rufio up, we could tell how happy and content he was from the stay ❤️
Penny had an amazing week with Jill and Aaron! They were so communicative and shared daily pictures, and went above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and eat all her meals while we were away (something she usually struggles with!). We would definitely book again and would recommend to anyone who wants to make sure their pup is happy and comfortable while away. Thanks Jill and Aaron!
Jill and Aaron are fabulous! We know Axel is getting the best care and treated like family.💗
Jill and Aaron are phenomenal sitters! Since it was Socks's first time at boarding, we really wanted him to be comfortable, and they absolutely pampered him. They kept him cool, let him take his essential midday naps, and gave him all the belly rubs he could ask for. The constant photo updates of him slowly taking over their patio furniture completely made our day. Thank you both for treating our special boy like family!
I had a wonderful experience with Jill and Aaron! They took such great care of pepper and kept him happy and engaged with dog puzzles and plenty of attention. Throughout my trip, they sent regular updates and such cute photos and videos, it really put me at ease while I was away. It was clear pepper was in loving, capable hands. I truly appreciated their thoughtfulness and would absolutely trust them to watch pepper again. I highly recommend!!
Aaron is always so attentive to Coco and gives her all the love! He definitely spoils our girl! He is great with communication and consistent in care.
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Schedule
We both work from home and manage our own work schedules, so your pup will be spoiled with attention both day and night. We live in a quiet neighborhood that’s safe for walks, and if your pup likes adventures, we’d be happy to drive them to a park or to a dog-friendly business for extra sneefs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
As parents of a terrier who didn’t meet a squirrel he wouldn’t chase, we’re extremely careful about double-checking doors and fence latches. He also had quite a sensitive tummy, so we’re used to specific feeding instructions - plus always scanning the floor for anything that shouldn’t be nibbled on, and keeping things out of reach. We're also comfortable with giving medication and getting creative (with your permission) with elaborate food-delivery theater so that doses stay on schedule. We know what's needed to help dogs with IVDD and other joint conditions get around, and in general, really empathize with any special considerations you have to keep in mind for your pup. We've probably been through it, too.
A typical day
We both run businesses (Aaron has an apparel label; Jill is a sales consultant). Our self-made schedules allow us to be flexible with pups' care routines and potty breaks. Both of us have different strengths with dogs, and we'll work together to take care of your pup like we would our own. In addition to following your instructions, we use our intuition to read whatever signs your dog is giving us, whether that means they're ready to party, want belly scratches, or just feel a little 😬 about the rain and would rather get into a blanket fort. If your dog needs physical exercise, Aaron has that covered between long walks and the dog park; if they need their mind worked, Jill will set up puzzles, work on tricks, or take them on a dog-friendly field trip. At night there's always an opportunity for some solid couch time (you'll see some pretty cute pics of pups making themselves right at home here). Pups who are familiar with a WFH schedule would do better at our house than ones who wouldn't understand why we'd need to talk at a screen now and then. We do keep dog beds by our desks (plus a jar of treats, if you're ok with that) – and they're always welcome to join our Zoom calls.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeJill & Aaron can host up to 1 pet per night
- Keeping your dog happy and safe is our number one priority. Please tell us everything you'd like us to know! We will never, ever judge a multi-page instruction sheet - 100% been there 😂 We do always ask for very specific health care instructions, such as your regular vet, any diagnoses / health history we should be aware of, current medications, and preferred local after-hours and emergency hospitals. We also request a reachable emergency contact in case you're traveling or otherwise potentially out of pocket. Also, while we don’t have children or other pets in our house, we’d love to know whether your dog prefers meeting or avoiding kids / adults / other pups so we can accommodate their preferences.