Joshua Avery D.
Joshua Avery D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
15+ Yrs Pet Sitter: Reliable Care!
+ I own an SUV that can accommodate larger dogs. + Experience up to 3 weeks overnight stays. + Careful maintenance of pet routine. + Emphasis on exercise and outdoor stimulation With over 15 years of experience caring for pets, especially dogs, I have garnered the confidence and devotion you are looking for to care for your pets. Not only have I grown up surrounded by pets of varying temperaments but I have had the privilege to work with pups of all sizes and breeds. I have cared for pets in various capacities including but not limited to: walks, hikes, overnight stays, short and long term pet sitting, grooming, minor training, regular picture updates to owners, and more! As a passionate pet sitter, I strive to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment, ensuring both owner and beloved companions feel at ease. With extensive knowledge in dog sitting and training, I am committed to making every interaction a positive and enriching experience. With me you can rest assured knowing your pets are well looked after and treated like one of my own. Either tails wagging or deep purring!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Care for dogs in my apartment can be accommodated. The apartment is kept cool at all times with an AC and the pet is welcome to get comfortable. Regular long early morning and evening walks and short afternoon potty breaks will ensure your dog is getting exercise at appropriate times on hotter days to keep their paws comfortable and their energy regulated. Overnight stays at the clients home are also welcome and needs arranged via consultation.
Ratings and reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Avery was absolutely wonderful with Max, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! He took such thoughtful care of him while we were away — taking him on walks and hikes, playing his favorite game of fetch, and making sure he got plenty of attention and activity. What I appreciated most was how attentive Avery was to Max emotionally. Every day, he sent us updates about how Max was doing, including his mood, how he was adjusting, and how he was eating. Being away from Max for an extended period, those little details meant so much to us and really gave us peace of mind. Avery also went above and beyond by cleaning up our house before he left, which was such a thoughtful surprise to come home to. It was very clear that Avery genuinely cared about Max and took the time to understand his personality and make him feel comfortable and loved. We came home to a happy, well-cared-for dog. We would absolutely trust Avery with Max again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, responsible, and attentive sitter. Thank you so much, Avery! ❤️🐾
Avery was excellent. Communication was clear, consistent, and reassuring. He gave our dogs great care and attention, and kept us updated with regular photos and notes about how they were doing. He also handled a couple of unexpected in-house accidents like a true pro. We came home to a spotless house and very happy dogs. Highly recommended.
Joshua was an excellent choice for taking care of our dog Cooper. He is diligent, neat, and understands what pets need. We highly recommend him.
Avery watched our babies Nov 25,2023, he was absolutely great with them. Asher hurt his foot the day of and he made sure he don’t run around and hurt his foot further. He very pleasant and friendly. My babies seems they were happy and I would definitely highly recommend him, definitely I will seek him out to pet sit again.
All the girls loved Avery!! He stayed at our home as all our fur kids are of an age and don't go to kennels anymore. Our dog, Shadow, got to enjoy extra walks and became more energetic for an older gal. Avery was excellent though at ensuring that she didn’t over do it. As for the kitties in the group - Poppy is usually standoffish but she enjoyed cuddling and being with Avery while he worked from our home. My husband’s cat came up to Avery the first time he came over for a meet and greet which NEVER happens - he’s the cat whisperer we think. Avery had to give our dog meds each evening and the one cat also. He had it down pat. All our pets have some issues but he rolled with it and wasn’t fazed. All communications with Avery were handled extremely well and the initial meet and greet was fabulous- he even came over briefly a second time to do a walk with our dog to ensure she was comfortable. We highly recommend Avery and will certainly book him again!! He gets full paws 🐾 up from the gang.
Joshua was awesome with Oakley! He updated us with photos and communication was easy. He asked questions to better care for Oakley and we were confident leaving Oakley in his care during our trip. Couldn’t recommend him enough and will definitely be booking again! :)
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Schedule
I’m currently in the midst of writing my dissertation at Western University. All of my work is remote and I am currently extremely flexible. Send me a message and let’s see how I can best help you and your pet according to your schedule!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldJoshua Avery can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- Let me know if there are any special needs your pet has or temperaments/behaviours I should be aware of. Additionally, if there are any items or actions your pet shows discomfort around, please do not hesitate to let me know.