Joe G.
Joe G.
Contact for Boarding
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Certified Dog Trainer
🐾 About us Certified Dog Trainer (Animal Behavior College – Positive Reinforcement Based Training) I’ve been caring for dogs since I was a kid, and what started as helping family and friends turned into a true passion and profession. My wife and I both work from home, which means your dog receives consistent supervision, structure, and plenty of attention throughout the day. 📍 Located 10 minutes from O’Hare — perfect for travelers.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Joe was great! He sent many pictures, updating us on how our boy was doing. Very responsive, would rebook!!
Elmo had a fabulous stay with Joe! We joked that Joe has taken better photos of Elmo than we ever have! Joe sent frequent updates and photos, and we were delighted to see that our pup was having fun playing in the backyard, going for walks, and playing with the other pups. Joe has a great sense for dog personalities and made sure Elmo was comfortable during his stay. He also was very understanding and flexible when we were running late to pick up. Thank you, Joe!
We feel safe leaving our dog with Joe. He loves dogs and sends us great photos of what our girl is up to each day. She will be back again for our next trip!
Joe is truly the best! Our dog comes back so content, the best kind of tired and so obviously well cared for!
This was our second time having Joe watch our two dogs and they came home tired and happy so I know they had a great time. Joe is excellent about sending photos and updates which we greatly appreciate.
Joe and Jessica were able to help us with tricky last minute situation and made a stressful situation so much better. The minute we met Joe we knew our dogs were going to be well taken care of. We received regular updates and hilarious pictures throughout their stay. We would definitely strongly recommend Joe and Jessica and we wouldn't hesitate to use them again!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
🕒 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM Please select a specific 30-minute drop-off and pick-up window when booking. I ask that you arrive within that window so we can keep transitions smooth, organized, and stress-free for everyone. If anything changes, just communicate as early as possible — I completely understand that travel plans can shift.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
🏡 Our Home & Philosophy We have a fully fenced yard and a dog-friendly home designed with safety in mind. Playtime is always supervised, and dogs only interact if we’re 100% confident they get along. It’s completely okay if your dog prefers people over other dogs — we respect every dog’s personality. Each dog enjoys free roaming, walks, and one-on-one interaction with us — they’re treated like part of the home, not just part of a group. 📋 Requirements Dogs must be crate trained and comfortable resting in a crate when needed. They must also be up to date on all required vaccinations to ensure the health and safety of every dog in our care. These standards help us maintain a calm, structured, and safe environment for everyone. 📸 Updates You’ll receive daily updates with photos so you can relax knowing your best friend is in great hands. 🐾 Our biggest priorities are ❤️ Love, 🛡 Safety, 🤝 Trust, and 🏡 Comfort. Our number one rule: no dog is ever put in a position where they feel they have to defend themselves.
Pets
A typical day
The most fun we have is when it’s time to interact. There’s a park two blocks from the house that we go to. However, when we go outside, its never just to walk around purposeless and endlessly until it’s time to come back home. We go out to learn, enjoy each other’s company and have a good time.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyJoe can host up to 3 pets per night
- My dogs rest in their own crates and my cats free roam. As a Dog Trainer, I am a huge advocate for “Crate Training” especially for overnight care. Please let me know if your dog has any issues being in a crate, being around other dogs, small animals, people, or any other behavioral issues like resource guarding or separation anxiety. When requesting a booking please mention the following: Is your dog crate trained? Is your dog up-to-date on their vaccines? Does your dog have any allergies? What does a typical day look like for them? What's their favorite game to play?