Jonathan P.
Suttons Bay, MI
Your pet care needs, my pleasure.
Pet care experience
Like many others, I've cared for a variety of animals since I was a child. The farm animals were fine, but it is the dogs and cats that really drew my love. Other than my college years, I have never been pet-less during my entire life. So you can rest assured I will treat your pets with the same care I do my own. Recently I was a "puppy raiser" for Leader Dogs for the Blind, which meant I raised and trained a dog (Betty) from roughly 2 months old through 13 months old. Upon her return for formal training, the breeding department selected her to be a breeding mom. So I therefore hosted her during her pregnancy, and she birthed her puppies in my home. And after 7 weeks of caring for those little bundles of joy, returned them to continue on their training with new host families, at which time Betty was officially retired and has become a member of my family. The puppy raising and participation in the breeding program gave me additional training, education and insights into the world of dog care.
Reviews
Jonathan brushed my cats so thoroughly, they were silky smooth when I came home. 😸😸
Continued great job taking care of Zippy. Brought in packages and mail also....much appreciated. Thanks on short notice on holiday weekend.
Jonathan did great job with Zippy. 20 days is a long time and the reporting came through perfectly. The house was in perfect condition. I will request Jonathan going forward and highly recommend him to others.
Jonathan was great. He took great care of Zippy and we look forward to his next sitting in February. He went above and beyond with the mail and packages. Well done.
About Jonathan P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
If I am coming to you for walking or sitting, I will rely on your guidance to help me make the experience best for your pet. You know the best walks/locations/etc, so I'll follow your lead! And obviously any specific needs (i.e. medication) will be done according to your instruction. I also offer dog running in addition to dog walking! So if your dog wants or needs to go further or faster than a walk allows, I am up for that as well. If you are coming to me, then I will welcome your pet with open arms. I am located on 20 acres of private land, centrally positioned on the Leelanau Peninsula. While it is not fenced, it provides a great area for exploration away from traffic/congestion (leashed of course). Depending on what your pet is comfortable with, I can have up to three other dogs present to play with or none at all. My ex-wife and I are very amicable and share our three dogs daily, so it is easy to adjust who and/or how many are here.
Information Jonathan P. would like to know about your pet
Beyond their favorite activities, are there any additional details I should know? Medications, limitations, triggers and so on. Surprises can sometimes be good, but not when I am trying to provide the best experience for your furry friends.
A typical day
I welcome your input on what your pet(s) finds most enjoyable. Are they a ball fetcher? A runner? A slow-paced sniffy explorer? The goal here is to give them exactly what they need each visit!
Services
Jonathan can watch in your home
Availability
My current work schedule is very flexible, enabling me to be available for your pets needs pretty much anytime. Obviously the more heads-up you give me the better I can accommodate your ideal schedule, but don't hesitate to reach out with last minute requests either!
About Jonathan P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
If I am coming to you for walking or sitting, I will rely on your guidance to help me make the experience best for your pet. You know the best walks/locations/etc, so I'll follow your lead! And obviously any specific needs (i.e. medication) will be done according to your instruction. I also offer dog running in addition to dog walking! So if your dog wants or needs to go further or faster than a walk allows, I am up for that as well. If you are coming to me, then I will welcome your pet with open arms. I am located on 20 acres of private land, centrally positioned on the Leelanau Peninsula. While it is not fenced, it provides a great area for exploration away from traffic/congestion (leashed of course). Depending on what your pet is comfortable with, I can have up to three other dogs present to play with or none at all. My ex-wife and I are very amicable and share our three dogs daily, so it is easy to adjust who and/or how many are here.
Information Jonathan P. would like to know about your pet
Beyond their favorite activities, are there any additional details I should know? Medications, limitations, triggers and so on. Surprises can sometimes be good, but not when I am trying to provide the best experience for your furry friends.
A typical day
I welcome your input on what your pet(s) finds most enjoyable. Are they a ball fetcher? A runner? A slow-paced sniffy explorer? The goal here is to give them exactly what they need each visit!
Location
Suttons Bay, MI
Pets
Jonathan P.
Suttons Bay, MI