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Joel B.

West Hurley, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

Joel can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Joel can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I was a solo traveler living the vanlife but am back home helping my folks in Maryland. I love dogs but owning one would radically change my lifestyle. I’m hoping that through Rover I can still have some dog time on the road and take some good boys and girls for adventures outdoors.

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About Joel B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
93% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Primarily I like to do drop-in visit for walks and short training sessions. Once we build a rapport, I’d like to do hikes and overnight adventures.

Home

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

Information Joel B. would like to know about your pet

I prefer dogs that are active and have at least some foundation of training. I do best with working dog breeds that need a stimulating outlet. I am generally able to accommodate special needs pets, I just need to know what those needs are ahead of time.

A typical day

A typical day will (depending on the pet) include walks, fetch, fun training sessions using positive reinforcement only, belly rubs and lots of care and attention.

Location

West Hurley, NY

Joel B.'s Neighborhood

Your dog’s adventure buddy

Pet care experience

Raised a well trained border collie in high school and recently fostered a puppy that became a service dog through Dogs For Better Lives. We trained it for 14 months to prepare for service training. Typically the professional training takes 4-6 months but our boy graduated in 2.5. I love short, fun training sessions and consistency.

Reviews

Amy S.
House Sitting • Feb 21, 2025
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Joel was a great sitter for our pups! Even with bad weather, he made sure they got their outdoor time/ walks and play time!

Kathleen R.
Aug 10, 2023

Joel is awesome! He took care of my dog and cat while I was out of town. He went above and beyond taking care of the animals and my apartment. When I got back my pets were absolutely in love with him. He’s so wonderful, I’d absolutely recommend you book him!!

Misty C.
Aug 09, 2023

Joel loves animals and is very caring and attentive. He has taken great care with my dog, Neville. I feel confident when he is with my boy!

About Joel B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
93% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Primarily I like to do drop-in visit for walks and short training sessions. Once we build a rapport, I’d like to do hikes and overnight adventures.

Home

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

Information Joel B. would like to know about your pet

I prefer dogs that are active and have at least some foundation of training. I do best with working dog breeds that need a stimulating outlet. I am generally able to accommodate special needs pets, I just need to know what those needs are ahead of time.

A typical day

A typical day will (depending on the pet) include walks, fetch, fun training sessions using positive reinforcement only, belly rubs and lots of care and attention.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Joel B.

West Hurley, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews