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Joseph A.

Ocala, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Professional dog trainer of 8 years

Pet care experience

Professional dog trainer and handler with military and civilian experience for over 8 years. Care, wellness and safety are my priorities, but of course all while still keeping it fun for the dogs! You can view more photos on my Instagram @tropicalk9academy.

Reviews

Janna K.
Drop-In Visits • May 03, 2022
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Joseph was great. He communicated daily and took the time to get to know the dogs. He even noticed my smallest one was having a bit of a hard time with the drinking buckets and brought different ones over so she didn’t have issues. We have five dogs all with different personalities so I also loved the fact he is a dog trainer and really clicked with each dog. He didn’t even have issues with my dog who doesn’t like strangers! We will absolutely being using Joseph when we are going out of town! I’m

Michelle S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 25, 2022
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Definitely recommend for Dog Boarding. Joseph was amazing. He came to meet my dog before boarding to make sure they were a good fit, replied to my messages right away, and sent pictures and updates throughout my dogs stay.

Dean M.
Apr 01, 2022

Joseph is an amazing dog handler, but more importantly, Joseph is a man of character, an outstanding person who is kind and caring. He was instrumental in every aspect of my dogs wellbeing. He was intuitive to the needs of my Belgian Malinois whether it be the first day of training at ten weeks or more advanced sessions, especially suited to the dog and owner. Joseph taught me things I was completely unaware of, allowing me to have more confidence in my own handling of my now almost full grown dog, who by nature is a very high energy working breed. I have complete confidence in Joseph and his ability, knowledge and professionalism, to the point that I trusted him to take my dog along with other dogs on a day long K9 excursion into a national park. I highly recommend Joseph for all of your K9 needs from the simple to the most complex.

Kari T.
Mar 31, 2022

Anyone’s dog/puppy would be so lucky to be cared for by Joseph! He turned my aggressive and very difficult to handle 125 lb puppy into a well-behaved 155 lb adult. He is a dog magician. My English mastiff, Monty, adores Joseph and I’m certain your dogs will too. I highly recommend Joseph. A+++++

About Joseph A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
84% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In my home I have a designated room for boarding. I have a schedule for potty, walks, and play breaks but can change that due to your needs. During at home visits I will utilize your homes capabilities and instructions!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Joseph A. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has any special needs (temperament or medically) please let me know in advance so I can review and be on the same page with you.

A typical day

I treat all pets under my care as if they were my own. Structured play, walks, adventures and rest is what you can expect when booking pet services with me. As I build a relationship with each dog I can find specific activities that your pet will enjoy.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Joseph can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Joseph can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work full time as a Police K9 trainer during the week. Pet care would be before and after working hours during those days. On my weekends (Saturday/Sunday), I’m available all day for your pet needs!

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Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Joseph A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
84% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In my home I have a designated room for boarding. I have a schedule for potty, walks, and play breaks but can change that due to your needs. During at home visits I will utilize your homes capabilities and instructions!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Joseph A. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has any special needs (temperament or medically) please let me know in advance so I can review and be on the same page with you.

A typical day

I treat all pets under my care as if they were my own. Structured play, walks, adventures and rest is what you can expect when booking pet services with me. As I build a relationship with each dog I can find specific activities that your pet will enjoy.

Location

Ocala, FL

Joseph A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Joseph A.

Ocala, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews