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Jon V.

Somerville, MA

3 reviews
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Your Home. Your Pet. My Promise.

Pet care experience

When you hire a dogwalker, you want someone you can trust. Not only is this person entering your living space, but they are also working with one of the most important sources of emotional support in your life - your pet. Many people consider pets like their second set of children, if not their first. I worked for one and a half years for Baroo - in that time, I had extensive success with all types of dogs. Every dog is different and becomes comfortable with a walker in their own way. Its all about tactics - some dogs respond well to a very upbeat playful tone, while others require a bit more delicacy and patience. Regardless, once a dog is on the leash, I always try to maximize our use of time so that they go to the bathroom, get exercise in and understand that they can feel absolutely at ease when I am with them. In a way, I prefer them to people - their barks tend to speak louder than many words I hear. Especially nowadays. I always refresh water in the home as a matter of policy and leave it in better shape than when I came in. I'm also happy to additional services (watering plants, feeding fish, etc.) free of charge. Just let me know when you make the initial appointment.

Reviews

Hopscotch G.
Feb 21, 2018

Jon V was an amazing care giver for my difficult little dude Hopscotch. In a sense I'd call him the dog whisperer because Hopscotch quickly warmed up to him and gave him his belly for rubs? Jon always left great notes and made me feel assured my 4 legged baby was well cared for. I moved away which is why I had to stop, I'm pretty sure my dog still misses him :-) Also I was impressed how he handled my dogs sometimes aggressive behavior, Jon is incredible and I highly recommend him! Cheers, Lauren

Valarie R.
Feb 20, 2018

I really don't know what I would do without Jon. I am the owner of two large dogs (a Great Dane and a Shepherd mix). We recently moved here from Southern California and I needed to find someone with experience that could handle walking both of them at once (170 pounds worth) and be able to keep them under control out in the bustling city that they were not accustomed to. It is so hard to find someone you trust and who loves and takes care of your animals like you do, and I have definitely found that in Jon. He always keeps me apprised of when he arrives, what happened on their walk (to include pictures), and when he has returned them safely back home. When my dogs are with me and they see Jon on the street, they go crazy they love him so much! I also have two cats at home, one which is quite elderly, and he gives them both love and attention when he is picking up and dropping off the dogs. I completely trust Jon with my 4 fur babies and I highly recommend him to anyone. Jon is a treasure, and I am very thankful that it is he who is with them when I can't be. Thank you Jon!

Audrey T.
Feb 20, 2018

Jon is awesome with my pets (dog and cat) and takes special care of all the details of walking my dog. Jon is very reliable and I fully trust him with my pets. Kinsey looks forward to her walks, and I always know that Kinsey is getting the best attention and care, and some extra love too! I recommend Jon highly!

About Jon V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

2 years of experience

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Jon can watch in your home

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

About Jon V.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

2 years of experience

Location

Somerville, MA

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Jon V.

Somerville, MA

3 reviews