John G.
Mason, OH
Services
John can host
John can care for
Availability
I have a "day" job that usually requires that I go into the office. There can be exceptions, but I don't want to mislead you into thinking that I'll be home. Most days, you can assume your pup will be here for 8-9 hours, while I'm at work. My office is close enough, that I could probably come home, at lunch, if that was a necessity. If your little one is crate-trained, that would probably work well, but I'm happy to give them free run in part of the house, if not. This city is new to me, so I don't usually go out, during the evenings, so your dog(s) and I will generally be on the couch, watching a lot of movies, unless they decide that it's a good time to take a look, out back!
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About John G.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a townhome, with a LOT of steps. I'm happy to carry little ones up and down, if that's their preference. I know sometimes stairs can be hard on dogs' backs. I do NOT have a fenced in yard, but the area behind my unit is spacious and very private, so I usually just take my guests out there, whenever they feel the need. When I'm here, I'm virtually ALWAYS interacting with my guests, talking to them, or just reaching down for a quick petting or chest scratch. They can sleep on the bed, if that's their inclination, and I pride myself on helping them feel comfortable enough in my space, that they will maintain their usual eating habits.
Home
Information John G. would like to know about your pet
As my profile indicates, I have a preference for small breeds, at least when they are staying with me. They do need to be house trained, and as gentle in nature as possible. If they have difficulties with stairs, my house might not be the place for them, as I have quite a few. On the other hand, if they're small enough, and don't mind being carried, I can gladly help them change floors, whenever I do. Both of my pets wound up needing meds, and if that's what your baby requires, I'm sure we can work something out, as well. We can talk about the rest of the usual details, when we make our arrangements!
A typical day
I'm not super-active, when left to my own devices. If your pup has any toys, I'm happy to play ball or tug-of-war, although I find that most of the little ones simply prefer to sit on my lap, while I'm watching TV, so it's mostly just a lot of interaction and physical contact. If I'm house sitting, and your yard is NOT fenced in, then we are walking the neighborhood… OFTEN (as often as they're used to, at least)!
Location
Mason, OH
Like Your Pets Are on Vacation!!!
Pet care experience
ABOUT ME Up until 2019, I had two sweet 16 year-olds, a Boston Terrier, and a Beagle-Lab mix. Sadly, I had to put them both down, within months of each other. That pain was difficult to get over, but I have reached the point at which I understand there are other dogs out there who need love and attention. Since 2020, I have been a sitter, with Rover, and it's been even more fulfilling that I could have imagined. I can't express how meaningful it is, to be able to earn the trust of both you, the parents, as well as your sweet fur babies. There were many times, when I had to leave mine behind, for one reason or another. I was fortunate to have found a good sitter then, but it never completely erased those feelings of regret. I want YOU to be able to leave yours with me, CONFIDENT that you have done your very best to ensure they are as happy as possible, in your absence, so you can enjoy your own travels or activities, with as little guilt as possible. I know it's real! HOUSE/PET SITTING, PLEASE NOTE... Although I currently reside in Northern Cincinnati, I have house/pet sat in SW FL (Cape Coral and Venice), several times, over the years. I am trying to adjust my House/Pet Sitting service area to reflect my interest in spending even more time there (SW FL), but as you can see, my profile still shows my primary residence as Mason, OH. Rover does not enable me to make that more clear, OR to list a minimum number of days, for any services, but for house/pet sitting to make financial sense for me, the stay typically needs to cover a minimum of 6 or 7 days, depending on the exact circumstances. Please keep that in mind, if you would like to set up something. At the moment, if you just need coverage for something like a brief weekend, I'm afraid I'm not likely to be able to be of service. On the other hand, if you need even longer coverage, I do have that flexibility.
Reviews
We are always pleased to have John stay with Clancy! Clancy is getting older and has high anxiety, but he has been very comfortable with John, which gives us peace of mind when we have to leave him. In addition, John always leaves the house in great shape - everything is straight and clean. It's nice to come back home and not have to worry about cleaning up!
We asked John to sit with Clancy again because he did such a good job last time. He takes such good care of Clancy, who is older and a bit high maintenance 😄
We were in town for a wedding and my dog stayed with John for 3 nights this past weekend. My dog really loved John!! John is an excellent communicator and was easy to coordinate with. John is also kind and followed my dog's care instructions exactly. His house was comfortable for my dog and my dog loved John's fenced in backyard too. My dog came back very happy, loved, and well taken care of during my weekend away. I highly recommend John as a dog sitter and would use John again and again if we lived in the area!
Took great care of our furbaby!
About John G.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a townhome, with a LOT of steps. I'm happy to carry little ones up and down, if that's their preference. I know sometimes stairs can be hard on dogs' backs. I do NOT have a fenced in yard, but the area behind my unit is spacious and very private, so I usually just take my guests out there, whenever they feel the need. When I'm here, I'm virtually ALWAYS interacting with my guests, talking to them, or just reaching down for a quick petting or chest scratch. They can sleep on the bed, if that's their inclination, and I pride myself on helping them feel comfortable enough in my space, that they will maintain their usual eating habits.
Home
Information John G. would like to know about your pet
As my profile indicates, I have a preference for small breeds, at least when they are staying with me. They do need to be house trained, and as gentle in nature as possible. If they have difficulties with stairs, my house might not be the place for them, as I have quite a few. On the other hand, if they're small enough, and don't mind being carried, I can gladly help them change floors, whenever I do. Both of my pets wound up needing meds, and if that's what your baby requires, I'm sure we can work something out, as well. We can talk about the rest of the usual details, when we make our arrangements!
A typical day
I'm not super-active, when left to my own devices. If your pup has any toys, I'm happy to play ball or tug-of-war, although I find that most of the little ones simply prefer to sit on my lap, while I'm watching TV, so it's mostly just a lot of interaction and physical contact. If I'm house sitting, and your yard is NOT fenced in, then we are walking the neighborhood… OFTEN (as often as they're used to, at least)!
John G.
Mason, OH