Jonah M.
Eugene, OR
Proud son of a Dog Rescue Owner
Pet care experience
I have been working with dogs since I could walk, always having them around the house and with family and friends. But my mom and step father took on starting their own dog rescue right before I entered high school. My mom carried on the torch with SevaDog (the rescue) through the years. It has now evolved into a training, rescue, boarding facility just outside of Eugene. Being the son and a big contributor to the evolution/success of SevaDog. I have gained the skills and patience that comes from working with as many breeds and various needs a dogs may have. As you can imagine, we’ve had a lot of dogs come through the rescue, and they have all had their own personalities. Over the years I have house sat for various friends and family since my mom usually could never get away!
Reviews
Jonah has worked with dogs his entire life and loves to do so. He has house sat with my Sheepadoodle puppy who is high maintenance and gives her all the attention and follows our meticulous instructions to a T. He also does well with our senior Schnauzer, knowing what he needs and how to keep him comfortable. Jonah has been our go-to sitter for years and we don’t see that changing! If you’re looking for someone who is detail oriented, kind, loving and gentle this is your guy!
Jonah is an amazing pet/house sitter. I have used him on multiple occasions and he loves my animals like his own. He is highly trained, specifically working with dogs and different personalities and is the best replacement "pet parent". All my dogs & cats love him and he has been able to get them to do things that I still am unable to do. He is kind, responsible and leaves my home better than I left it! I would recommend Jonah for ANY pet you want loved on while you are away!
Jonah stayed at our home for a week and took great care of our dog and house. He had extensive knowledge and experience with dogs, he sent photo updates of our pup while we were away and he was a great communicator. We will definatley hire him again.
Jonah is a great sitter and is great with my dogs! I have had him come and stay in my home on three separate occasions. Each time the house is clean and the dogs are happy! Highly recommend and couldn’t speak more highly of him.
About Jonah M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Like I said in the schedule portion, each of our personal dogs has medications and different foods they eat. Not all of the dogs get a long, so they all go out in specific groups to prevent unnecessary anxiety or altercations. They all get time out in the yard to do their business and play, then there is some time inside to hangout and maybe get some cuddles in or just laying around. Each of their crates has water that I change daily, especially as it has been colder and the heat is on more. We even have one pup who has skin allergies, so sometimes I’ll have to bathe her and put the skin lotion on so she doesn’t go crazy.
Information Jonah M. would like to know about your pet
I like to know what treats or snacks I can use to be encouraging and provide some positive reinforcement for when they’re being good! Also the times and routines they’re used to so I don’t throw off their mojo too much by being someone new.
A typical day
Typically throwing the ball w the chucket if the yard is big enough is fun to do. Or playing a little tug-o-war! A place I like to walk is Orchard Point or Henderson’s park. Both beautiful and have nice walking areas! But if they’re more of an at home kind of pup, just some time outside in the yard and a walk around the neighborhood.
Services
Jonah can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently working part-time with Seva Dog as I am on the lookout for a more permanent job. You can never learn enough when it comes to working with dogs. So I figured working with dogs in my community will be a lot of fun and teach me some new things. We have 11 of our own personal dogs. They go out three times a day in different groups, with various medications and foods. Basically a full-time job if you ask me! Ha ha. Anyway, so I’m used to high needs and dedicating proper time and care to the pups.
About Jonah M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Like I said in the schedule portion, each of our personal dogs has medications and different foods they eat. Not all of the dogs get a long, so they all go out in specific groups to prevent unnecessary anxiety or altercations. They all get time out in the yard to do their business and play, then there is some time inside to hangout and maybe get some cuddles in or just laying around. Each of their crates has water that I change daily, especially as it has been colder and the heat is on more. We even have one pup who has skin allergies, so sometimes I’ll have to bathe her and put the skin lotion on so she doesn’t go crazy.
Information Jonah M. would like to know about your pet
I like to know what treats or snacks I can use to be encouraging and provide some positive reinforcement for when they’re being good! Also the times and routines they’re used to so I don’t throw off their mojo too much by being someone new.
A typical day
Typically throwing the ball w the chucket if the yard is big enough is fun to do. Or playing a little tug-o-war! A place I like to walk is Orchard Point or Henderson’s park. Both beautiful and have nice walking areas! But if they’re more of an at home kind of pup, just some time outside in the yard and a walk around the neighborhood.
Location
Eugene, OR
Jonah M.
Eugene, OR