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Josh P.

Northbrook, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews
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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

Rory P.
Dog Walking • Mar 10, 2020
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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!

Charity B.
Dog Walking • Dec 09, 2019
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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.

Brian J.
Nov 26, 2019

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.

Heather J.
Nov 23, 2019

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

1 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 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

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

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

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

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Josh can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Josh can watch in your home

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

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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Josh P.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 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

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

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

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

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Josh P.

Northbrook, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews