John is a small business owner who has called the Driftless Area of Wisconsin his home for over twenty years. When he has some spare time, you can often find him exploring the outdoors hiking, fishing in Governor Dodge State Park. John enjoys taking dogs to the park on 5+ mile trails either hiking or running. John currently splits his time between West Allis and Dodgeville, WI so it may be a good idea to contact him directly about his schedule and availability. John grew up with a dog and has watched many dogs for both short and long periods of time (from three months to over one year). John likes dogs (labs, short hairs, etc.) who love to fetch for things especially at county and state parks that allow pets on hiking trails (and dog beaches). For example here are some Wisconsin State Parks (with designated pet swim areas): Governor Dodge State Park has a pet swim area next to the Cox Hollow swimming beach. There is also a designated pet picnic areas next to the pet swim area. Governor Nelson State Park has a designated pet swim area north of the beach/picnic area. Governor Thompson State Park permits pets in the Woods Lake picnic area, at the Woods Lake beach, and at Boat Landing 13 (South Bay) in the park. Harrington Beach State Park has a designated pet swim area at south beach. There is also a designated pet picnic area near south beach. High Cliff State Park has two pet picnic areas. One is in the lower park, near the park office, with a swimming area in the pond. The other is near the pavilion. Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit has three pet swim areas; at Ottawa Lake on the left side of the boat launch; at the Oak Hollow pet swim area at the Whitewater Lake Recreation Area; and at Rice Lake on the right side of the boat launch. Lake Kegonsa State Park has a pet swim area. Normally the beach has a pier to teach pets to jump into the water, but the pier is out when water levels are high. Whitefish Dunes State Park has a designated pet swim area. Access is a 0.75-mile walk from the parking lot. Pets are not allowed on the section of beach from the nature center to the third beach access from April 1 to November 1. Richard Bong State Recreation Area has a designated area for teaching dogs to retrieve, point, flush and/or track game for the purpose of hunting or dog trial competition. NOTE: Pets must be on a leash at all times when not in the water. John is open to exploring new areas too. Please feel free to contact John with any questions (including additional travel); he looks forward to hearing what your needs are!