Joe B.
South West, DC
Dependable Dog-Lovin' Duo!
Pet care experience
Hi there- We're reliable, experienced professionals that love pretty much all the furry friends we meet. Before you even ask, chances are that we're gonna wanna care for your dog or cat! Joe grew up with a Golden Retriever, two loveable mutts and a gang of cats. Missing that indescribable joy that only pets can bring led him to work in the pet care business throughout college and for a while after graduating. For 3 years, he worked full-time at a licensed local pet sitting/dog walking company in Northern Virginia as a manager of client services while immersed in around-the-clock pet care. That involved nearly constant overnight petsitting, cat caretaking and dog walking, along with handling some emergencies and problem-solving a few tricky situations. He since began a career in journalism, but kept those close ties with the company and its clients, still helping out whenever possible. Vanessa grew up in a family of professional breeders of show dogs, which brought with it lots of knowledge regarding handling and care of dogs, and more importantly, a lifelong obsession with every type of canine under the sun. Between the two of us, we have every aspect of petcare covered. We'll make sure we understand your dog's habits, health history and quirks to ensure your time away goes as smoothly as possible for you and your little buddy. As hosts, we have several dog parks and some really great open spaces and trails for walks nearby. We also have a dog washing station in our building - just let us know if you'd like us to wash or groom your pup and we'd be glad to! Slobber and paws are welcome anywhere in our apartment, but we can follow any existing training regimen you have in place, and can work with crates or doggy gates. We don't have pets of our own yet, which is all the more reason we want to care for yours! We mostly work on-site at our companies' offices, so that limits us from having our own four-legged companion, but we can work from home a few days or a week at a time on occasion -- especially around holidays -- leaving us open for extended stays occasionally. You can rest assured that your pet's well-being will be our main priority. We love all types of dogs and have experience handling all sizes and various breeds -- from tiny, diva Malteses to monster-sized Mastiffs. We've even cared for a few little guys that have had serious medical conditions. We are completely flexible in how we take care of your pup and will accommodate any particular habits and preferences, whether that means laying around, running around, or a good mix of both. Let us watch your dog, so we don't have to gawk in envy at other people's pets again this weekend! -Joe and Vanessa
Reviews
Our pup had a great time. Will definitely reach out to them again.
Joe was great! He was super flexible and helpful in setting up the visit. Our pugs returned healthy and happy.
Tinka had a great time! Joe was great about sending pictures and updates about my happy pup throughout her stay!
Our pup had a blast with Joe! It's been a long time since he came home so tired from playing - they even took him to a dog park! We greatly appreciated that Joe was able to meet with us before the stay so that he could meet Scout and we could discuss the stay. Joe was wonderfully accommodating with drop off and pick up. We will certainly use Joe's services again.
About Joe B.
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Information Joe B. would like to know about your pet
For dropoffs before 8AM, there is an additional $10 charge. For pickups after 6PM, there is an additional $10 charge.
Services
Joe can host
Joe can watch in your home
About Joe B.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Joe B. would like to know about your pet
For dropoffs before 8AM, there is an additional $10 charge. For pickups after 6PM, there is an additional $10 charge.
Location
Washington, DC
Joe B.
South West, DC