Jonathan P.
Jonathan P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$27 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Safety Conscious Animal Lover
Hi, I’m Jonathan! I grew up in a home known throughout the neighborhood for dog sitting and for always opening our doors to any animal in need. At any moment, our home was filled with at least four dogs, a bird room, and a rotating mix of rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, and lizards—all equally cherished members of the family. I started taking on real responsibilities for their care at around 8 years old and caring for animals has been an immensely rewarding part of my life ever since. Today, my own home is just as full of love: we have two wonderful Labradors (one senior who needs a little help moving, one energetic and reactive youngster), a short-haired cat, and a newborn son. My experience ranges from caring for senior dogs to managing dogs with special behavioral needs, including reactivity. Because of that, I’m especially attentive to safety and never allow dogs to interact without full owner consent and ample distance. Priority #1 will always remain making sure your dog is safe at all times. I always stay aware of surroundings and respect every dog’s comfort level with people, sounds, and other animals. I’m happy to reinforce basic commands during walks, offer structured play during drop-ins, or simply keep things calm and comforting for your pet. Whether your dog enjoys a slow sniff around the neighborhood or needs more structured activity, I’ll follow your lead to give them exactly what they need. I treat every animal in my care with the same love and responsibility I give my own. You can expect clear communication, safe practices, and genuine respect for you and your animal's needs and routines. It's important that both parties feel comfortable so please reach out to schedule a meet and greet prior so we can do our best to make sure that we both feel it's a good fit.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I’m in your home or out on a walk with your dog, safety is always my top priority. I never allow dogs to interact with other animals or humans unless I have been given clear consent. I will always maintain safe distances from others by shortening the leash when needed or when avoiding certain hazards. During drop-ins, I respect your home as if it were my own. I follow your instructions carefully, double checking to be sure gates and doors are secure, and will always be sure that your pet is comfortable before I leave. I know that every home and dog has its own rhythm, and I make it a point to adapt to that, not disrupt it. On walks, I stay mindful of the ever-changing environment of a city at all times and stay attentive to not only our surroundings but the body language of your pup and how the route is impacting them. That means avoiding overly stimulating routes for reactive dogs or taking a path with a few more flowers to give more good sniff time for dogs that like to take their time walking. I understand that every dog has different needs, so I tailor each visit to their personality and your preferences.
Ratings and reviews
Jonathan is a consummate professional and we are so happy with the way he is walking our dog biggie. He is a great communicator, great energy, and very trustworthy. We appreciate him!
Jonathan was great with the dogs and so, so helpful. He took both my dogs for a walk (even though the drop-in was just for one), and bathed Fennec like a pro. It was the dog’s first time getting blow-dried, and he didn’t care for that part. It took both Jonathan and me to hold him and was no easy feat! Friendly, knowledgeable, great with dogs.
Jon is the best!!! Our senior cat needs 2 kinds of medications and my other cat hates everyone but me so it was hard to find a cat sitter, so when we found Jon we were so relieved! Jon was very attentive and would send us pics of the cats when he fed them and gave them meds. Even Cleetus, my standoffish ginger cat, warmed up to him and trusts him! 10/10 would hire Jon again next time I need a sitter.
Jon is the only person I’ll ask to look after my cats whenever I’m away from home. His trustworthiness is matched only by his care and compassion. I know that when i’m out of town my two cats are not only looked after, they’re being cared for, too.
Jon has cared for my senior lab multiple times. I have nothing but praise for his sitting/walking skills. He was very accommodating to my difficult work schedule, and took the best care of her while she was healing through an injury. He treated my dog just as his own! He’s super professional, patient, and truly loves the animals he has care for! 10/10 recommend!
I only trusted my 4 dogs with Jonathan. He is very responsible and truly cared about the dogs. I never worried about anything while they were under his care. Jonathan is trustworthy, polite, well-spoken and consistent with his great care. He takes his job of the dogs very seriously and treats them as he would his own. I am a senior citizen and Jonathan helped me immensely by walking the dogs for me. I would not hesitate one bit to highly recommend Jonathan as a dog walker. He provides safe, loving care and keeps the pups safe at all times.
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Schedule
I am available for walks and check-ins anytime morning to evening from 6:00am until 6:00pm with the exception of Sundays. If there's something outside of those time frames you're needing covered please reach out and I'll do my best to see if I can accommodate.