Josh P.
Northbrook, IL
Friendly, Reliable Pet Pal!
Pet care experience
I was raised on a farm, w/ a healthy love, & respect for all animals. I have experience w/ animals large & small, from horses, sheep, & goats, to dogs, & cats. I especially enjoy raising & training dogs, as they thrive on, & readily return unconditional trust & love. I currently own a 14 yr. old Westie, named Blizzard, bought as a family Christmas gift, to teach my children how to properly care for, & train a puppy/dog. I have walked dogs, & dog/cat-sat for many friends, as they have full confidence in knowing I will care for their homes & pets, as I do my own, responsibly & lovingly. My schedule is quite flexible, as I currently work from home, & want to supplement my income, doing something I'll truly enjoy, spending quality time w/ your furry friends, when you can't. My schedule is wide open, in hopes of acquiring, & prioritizing repeat/long-term clients, but not necessarily set schedules, & most often available for occasional, or emergency visits/walks, as well. I am available early morning to early evening, given ample notice of cancellation (8-12 hrs.), so to maintain other career obligations. I look forward to meeting fellow pet lovers, and your furry friends! I'm very active, greatly enjoy the outdoors, & not terribly averse to inclement weather, so more than happy to visit, walk, & play, rain, snow, or shine, whether around the yard, the block, or at the nearest park. I'm proud to say, my friends would describe me as friendly, trustworthy, & dependable, so you will also have full confidence in knowing I will respect your home, & care for your pets, as I do my own, responsibly, & lovingly. I look forward to making new pet pals, & hope to see you soon!
Reviews
Josh was terrific! Our pitbull Lizzie thought he was great, too. Josh knows how to handle a dog, put on a complicated harness, and keep them on pace and well-behaved during the walk. We could tell Lizzie had a good time on the walk because she was wagging her tail and totally pooped out! Josh is reliable and mature. We look forward to booking him again!
Josh is great! Our dogs love him. His time is flexible and he really cares about making the time spent with the pups count. He even helped train our dogs to be better walkers. He is knowledgeable and reliable.
Josh has always been really good with both of my dogs. When one of them went missing he drove around and helped look for her for weeks.
Josh has been fantastic at helping us with our fur babies. He is reliable and takes great care of them. Both Molly and Lilly get so excited to see him. We never have to worry about them when he is caring for them.
About Josh P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have plenty of space, indoor or outdoor, to walk, run, & play, on leash, or happy to take a ride, to the nearest dog park, to run freely, & socialize w/ other pups. Your Pet, your rules! Just let me know how you'd like/prefer our time be spent, together.
Home
Information Josh P. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know as much about your pet, as possible, as I will keep a "pet profile" on each client, to use & update, for future references. Please advise me as to your pet's likes & dislikes, temperament, behavioral triggers, allergies/nutritional requirements, & favorite activities. I will note, update, & refer to the "pet profile" as necessary, so to maintain the the best care for your furry, best friend.
A typical day
I'm up for anything your dog or cat is! We can enjoy sitting on the couch for some well deserved TLC, as much as we can, walking, jogging, playing fetch in the yard, the nearest park, or even a cruise in the car, on a sunny day. I see every encounter as a training opportunity to better myself, & the relationship with your dog. I'm always ready w/ a treat, & lots of positive reinforcement, for good behavior, so to make the most of every visit w/ your best pet pal!
Services
Josh can host
Josh can watch in your home
Availability
Pet care has become my primary work, over the past few years, while caring for my elderly grandparents. I'm proud to be my own boss, & to be able to do what I love, spending time w/ animals, treating them w/ love & affection, as I would my own.
About Josh P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have plenty of space, indoor or outdoor, to walk, run, & play, on leash, or happy to take a ride, to the nearest dog park, to run freely, & socialize w/ other pups. Your Pet, your rules! Just let me know how you'd like/prefer our time be spent, together.
Home
Information Josh P. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know as much about your pet, as possible, as I will keep a "pet profile" on each client, to use & update, for future references. Please advise me as to your pet's likes & dislikes, temperament, behavioral triggers, allergies/nutritional requirements, & favorite activities. I will note, update, & refer to the "pet profile" as necessary, so to maintain the the best care for your furry, best friend.
A typical day
I'm up for anything your dog or cat is! We can enjoy sitting on the couch for some well deserved TLC, as much as we can, walking, jogging, playing fetch in the yard, the nearest park, or even a cruise in the car, on a sunny day. I see every encounter as a training opportunity to better myself, & the relationship with your dog. I'm always ready w/ a treat, & lots of positive reinforcement, for good behavior, so to make the most of every visit w/ your best pet pal!
Location
Northbrook, IL
Pets
Josh P.
Northbrook, IL