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Jonathan F.

Downtown, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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*Veteran-Run Doggy Services*

Pet care experience

Hi fur-friends! My name is Jon and I am a retired Army Captain who possesses a 'Dr. Doolittle'-like bond with animals. I am home full-time and have 20+ years of experience caring for a wide-array of animals, ranging from dogs and cats to ferrets, gerbils, and bearded dragons, and I can't wait to meet your special family member! For the past 5 1/2 years, I have been the proud pet parent to my Australian Shepard mix, Lana (named after the show Archer). You may have noticed her ice-blue eyes while on our daily walks around Downtown Jersey City. She is not a white walker from Game of Thrones, I promise! She is actually the opposite; she LOVES people and dogs alike, so if you see us out and about, please stop and say hi :) I am also known as Uncle Jon among my friends and their pups, as I frequently care for their dogs when they are at work. Nothing is worse than having a lonely puppy at home while you are hard at work and I take joy in making the lives of both pet-parent and fur-friend an enjoyable, stress-free experience. Being a former Army officer and professional in the background screening industry, I also take pride in being very trustworthy and dependable. Understandably, that should be one of your main concerns when selecting someone to look after a member of your family. I can guarantee you that I will show you, your pet, and your household (if applicable) nothing but respect and love. My experience as a Public Relations Manager in the civilian world has also given me the necessary camera/ photography skills needed to supply you with pictures of your favorite 4-legged family member and their time with me. My goal is to give you content that you will be proud to post on social media or frame on your wall. Being home full-time, you can take solace that when booking me, your dog will receive my undivided attention and 5-star treatment. My sole goal when offering my dog services is to spend the extra time I have these days building additional bonds and friendships with you and your furry friends. *Please find additional key notes regarding you pup's potential services with me under the 'When Jonathan Watches Your Pet' section near the bottom of my profile. Thanks!

Reviews

Shelia H.
Dog Boarding • May 19, 2019
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Johnathan was great. It was th first time our 2 dogs had stayed with a sitter and they took to Jonathan quickly. We appreciated all the updates and photos he sent us for th 1.5 days he had our babies. I definerly recimmend Johnathan and we will absolutely use him every time we come to NYC to visit my daughter. We could not have been more pleased.

Kara S.
Dog Boarding • May 03, 2019
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Jonathan was wonderful to work with- mindful of you and your dogs needs. Can’t reccomend enough.

Michael C.
Dog Walking • Apr 09, 2019
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Jon is an amazing dog walker. He took care of our girls when we were new in town and you can tell he really takes his time to get to know the dogs. Use him for all your dog walking needs.

Keith Z.
Rover Now Dog Walking • Apr 07, 2019
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Jon’s level of care far exceeds any run of the mill walker/sitter you can find on this app or anywhere else. Can’t recommend him enough.

About Jonathan F.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jonathan F. would like to know about your pet

I am very adaptable and find that even the most stubborn pups love spending time with me. I have found that my "dog whisper"-experience is the perfect match for dogs who have certain personality quirks (shy around men/ skiddish around strangers/ ect). As long as you give me a heads up regarding your dog's behaviors and what they like, I can curtail their time to make sure they have a blast. Also, kindly inform me if your dog has any health issues I need to be aware of (arthritis, allergies, ect) as well as provide me with current emergency contact/ veterinarian information. *For the safety and well-being of your pet, mine, and others they may come in contact with during my provided services, please ensure you pup is up-to-date on vaccinations and preventative flea/ tick treatment. Thank you in-advance :)

A typical day

I have a very spacious, penthouse apartment (no elevators or foot traffic to annoy your pup) with BOTH an outside terrace and access to a fenced-in back yard which makes for a relaxing stay for your dog. When here, your pup will be treated like my extended family and have free-range of our space, furniture, treats and toys (unless you give me specific instructions to benefit your fur-friend: i.e. special diets, need for crate training, ect) I can also cater to your dogs needs. My Aussie has a ton of energy and loves to play (especially with puppies). However, if that is not your dogs style, I can engage with them more or just let them sleep on my chest and feel loved. I have tons of toys for your loved one! However, I don't mind picking up your pups personal toys/ bedding/ ect. if that makes them feel more comfortable during their stay. I live very close to the Grove Path and Van Vorst Park, which has a very active dog park (I will confirm your dog-park desires upon our meet and greet). My Aussie loves going there several times a day and I am sure your dog will too! Other Key Notes Regarding Your Fur-Friends Stay: -FREE pick-up/ drop-off offered for ALL services! (if distance to your residence is within 1 mile) -At least 3 long walks or park visits per day provided during day care/ boarding. What a steal! -Pictures and updates-galore supplied during services (unless you ask otherwise) -CUSTOMIZED 'Puppy Report Card', which includes pictures and a detailed daily summary of your pup's adventures during their time with me, provided at the end of all boarding stays! (Rover Cards will be utilized for day care/ walks/ drop-in visits) -I have day care/ boarding space for 2 fur-friends (from the same family) per day. I only accept 1 client a day for these services because I believe it makes your pups stay as personal as possible. -Discount offered on 2nd fur-friend if watching two dogs from the same family during day care/ boarding (please find info under 'Additional Services and Rates' section) -30 minute and 1 hour-long walk options available (HL walks are 1.5x base walking rate and modified during booking process) -Last minute bookings OK (as long as the LM booking is not messaged to me between 11pm - 8am; I do my best to respond to all bookings within minutes but am generally unavailable during that time frame unless booked in advance) -Long bookings OK and gladly accepted -General Day Care: 7am - 9am (pick-up/ drop-off) | 5pm - 7pm (pick-up/ drop-off) -General Boarding: Following Rover guidelines, 'per night' rate reflects 24 hours of care (i.e. if I gain possession of your pup at 9am, they should ideally be picked up at or before 9am the following day or the day their boarding duration ends) *Please note, I do have some flexibility to work with you and your situation outside of these parameters for both day care and boarding but do reserve the right to charge an additional convenience fee if agreed upon before booking.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Jonathan can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Jonathan can watch in your home

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

About Jonathan F.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jonathan F. would like to know about your pet

I am very adaptable and find that even the most stubborn pups love spending time with me. I have found that my "dog whisper"-experience is the perfect match for dogs who have certain personality quirks (shy around men/ skiddish around strangers/ ect). As long as you give me a heads up regarding your dog's behaviors and what they like, I can curtail their time to make sure they have a blast. Also, kindly inform me if your dog has any health issues I need to be aware of (arthritis, allergies, ect) as well as provide me with current emergency contact/ veterinarian information. *For the safety and well-being of your pet, mine, and others they may come in contact with during my provided services, please ensure you pup is up-to-date on vaccinations and preventative flea/ tick treatment. Thank you in-advance :)

A typical day

I have a very spacious, penthouse apartment (no elevators or foot traffic to annoy your pup) with BOTH an outside terrace and access to a fenced-in back yard which makes for a relaxing stay for your dog. When here, your pup will be treated like my extended family and have free-range of our space, furniture, treats and toys (unless you give me specific instructions to benefit your fur-friend: i.e. special diets, need for crate training, ect) I can also cater to your dogs needs. My Aussie has a ton of energy and loves to play (especially with puppies). However, if that is not your dogs style, I can engage with them more or just let them sleep on my chest and feel loved. I have tons of toys for your loved one! However, I don't mind picking up your pups personal toys/ bedding/ ect. if that makes them feel more comfortable during their stay. I live very close to the Grove Path and Van Vorst Park, which has a very active dog park (I will confirm your dog-park desires upon our meet and greet). My Aussie loves going there several times a day and I am sure your dog will too! Other Key Notes Regarding Your Fur-Friends Stay: -FREE pick-up/ drop-off offered for ALL services! (if distance to your residence is within 1 mile) -At least 3 long walks or park visits per day provided during day care/ boarding. What a steal! -Pictures and updates-galore supplied during services (unless you ask otherwise) -CUSTOMIZED 'Puppy Report Card', which includes pictures and a detailed daily summary of your pup's adventures during their time with me, provided at the end of all boarding stays! (Rover Cards will be utilized for day care/ walks/ drop-in visits) -I have day care/ boarding space for 2 fur-friends (from the same family) per day. I only accept 1 client a day for these services because I believe it makes your pups stay as personal as possible. -Discount offered on 2nd fur-friend if watching two dogs from the same family during day care/ boarding (please find info under 'Additional Services and Rates' section) -30 minute and 1 hour-long walk options available (HL walks are 1.5x base walking rate and modified during booking process) -Last minute bookings OK (as long as the LM booking is not messaged to me between 11pm - 8am; I do my best to respond to all bookings within minutes but am generally unavailable during that time frame unless booked in advance) -Long bookings OK and gladly accepted -General Day Care: 7am - 9am (pick-up/ drop-off) | 5pm - 7pm (pick-up/ drop-off) -General Boarding: Following Rover guidelines, 'per night' rate reflects 24 hours of care (i.e. if I gain possession of your pup at 9am, they should ideally be picked up at or before 9am the following day or the day their boarding duration ends) *Please note, I do have some flexibility to work with you and your situation outside of these parameters for both day care and boarding but do reserve the right to charge an additional convenience fee if agreed upon before booking.

Location

Jersey City, NJ

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Jonathan F.

Downtown, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews