Josh G.
Santa Barbara, CA
Off-leash beach fun with Josh
Pet care experience
Grew up with a golden, worked at a pet hospital/kennel in Santa Barbara, taught exercise physiology at college level and have been dogsitting/walking part-time for the last twenty years. I head to an off-leash beach for a couple of hours with my pack every day, all great with other dogs and great off leash, which is important to me. I'm an endurance athlete and can keep throwing your dog's stick in the ocean as long as they'll let me, but I'm also a TV nut who will love lounging on the couch with them if they are past their running days or are staying the night. I have beautiful references. I'm available every day and for night time slumber parties. I live in a dog friendly, cheerful condo with a private patio (Rover gives an option to note a yard but not a patio) where dogs can play indoors and out. I've got more dog beds than furniture, and it's a fun place to hang. I generally have a few dogs in my place at a time. Pet care is currently my full time job, both day and night. I am a CSULA physiolgy professor turned Santa Barbara dog-sitter - and loving it! I am with the dogs 24/7. If your dog is not able to join us for our beach romp then she or he may be in my condo for a few hours with the patio door open, of course, but otherwise will always be with me and my own dog and usually at least one or two other regulars.
Reviews
Josh is the best! I know Maverick is in good hands and having a great time playing at the beach or somewhere outside. He also sends pictures and is quick to respond, so I can enjoy my time away without worrying about my pup :)
Josh takes the best care of our boy Walter - Walter is constantly at the beach or on a trail with Josh while we’re away. Josh sends great pictures and videos and always comes home tired and happy!
From all we can tell Josh was fantastic. Bel (our poodle) came back tired and happy, and when we picked her up she specifically went back to Josh to say "goodbye". High praise indeed! And judging from the videos Josh sent, she had a great pack to run around with. Thanks Josh!
Josh took great care of Duke while I was away. From administering medication to providing daily exercise. He sent updates and pictures regularly. Would highly recommend!
About Josh G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have an enclosed patio that dogs have access to whenever we are home, which isn't often. But when we are home everyone mostly hangs out inside with me. The front door is closed at all times, and, in most instances, the dogs go with me wherever I go.
Home
Information Josh G. would like to know about your pet
Kennel Cough (Bordetella) vaccine required! Petco does it for $35. How does your dog get along with other dogs? And humans? Is he/she house-trained? Is he/she on flea medication (it's important to me that I don't send anyone home with fleas!)? Lastly, because I live in a condo I have to keep barking to a minimum. Is your dog generally on the quieter side?
A typical day
We'll head to Hendry's beach for a walk at low tide or to Douglas Preserve if the tide isn't suitable for a good walk. We'll hike, cuddle, play, eat, watch Netflix, and loaf around at home.
Services
Josh can host
Availability
I'm a full-time petsitter so the dogs take a backseat to nothing. We spend a good portion of our days outside and off leash at the beach and Douglas Preserve. The dogs in my care have ridiculously fun days and are always pooped at the end of them.
About Josh G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have an enclosed patio that dogs have access to whenever we are home, which isn't often. But when we are home everyone mostly hangs out inside with me. The front door is closed at all times, and, in most instances, the dogs go with me wherever I go.
Home
Information Josh G. would like to know about your pet
Kennel Cough (Bordetella) vaccine required! Petco does it for $35. How does your dog get along with other dogs? And humans? Is he/she house-trained? Is he/she on flea medication (it's important to me that I don't send anyone home with fleas!)? Lastly, because I live in a condo I have to keep barking to a minimum. Is your dog generally on the quieter side?
A typical day
We'll head to Hendry's beach for a walk at low tide or to Douglas Preserve if the tide isn't suitable for a good walk. We'll hike, cuddle, play, eat, watch Netflix, and loaf around at home.
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Pets
Josh G.
Santa Barbara, CA