Joshua K.
Vista, CA
Paws on Patrol! 🐾
Pet care experience
Hi there! With 10 years of experience in walking, training, sitting, and boarding dogs, I've built a solid client base that fills close to a full-time schedule for me (I also have my own dog care LLC). Rover has been an invaluable tool for me to book dog boarding, sitting, and walks, especially when I have gaps in my schedule. I'm a dedicated dog enthusiast who loves meeting new clients, and Rover provides the perfect platform for that. Currently, I am in graduate school, and operating my dog business helps support me financially. Additionally, I carry a comprehensive pet care business insurance policy through PCI, supplementing the basic Rover policy for added peace of mind. When it comes to boarding, I like to keep things personalized. I typically accommodate only 1-3 dogs at a time, ensuring each pup receives plenty of 1:1 attention. They're let out every 4-5 hours, taken for walks as needed, and benefit from my extensive dog expertise developed over 10 years in the business. Please note that I prefer not to board dogs with a history of aggression toward humans, severe separation anxiety, or those who aren't yet potty trained. Here's why I appreciate Rover: - Rover provides Premium Insurance coverage of up to $25,000 (after a $250 deductible) to handle vet bills should anything happen to a pup at a sitter's home. Additionally, I maintain my own policy under my LLC. - Rover boasts a vast database of local sitters, serving as a backup in case your preferred sitter is booked or if a dog isn't quite comfortable in one sitter's home. Rover will seamlessly arrange for the dog to be relocated to a new sitter. - Booking through Rover is simple and secure: just reserve your spot with a card ahead of time, and Rover guarantees it. I'm thrilled to be part of the Rover community and look forward to meeting you and your furry friend soon!
Reviews
This is our 2nd time using Joshua and our dogs are very happy and comfortable with him. We love that they are the only dogs, get regular walks and a nice comfy bed and couch to sleep on. Very easy to schedule with as well. Highly recommend.
We were all set to board our dog for the holidays when she got really sick. We found Josh at the last minute to stay at our house and nurse her back to health. He was AMAZING! He gave us twice daily updates, kept the house immaculate and even picked up more medicine from the vet when needed. He was organized, punctual and professional. I highly recommend Josh to take care of your animals. We will definitely be using him again!
Joshua took great care of my 2 dogs while boarding them over a long weekend. He was flexible with drop off/pick up times to accommodate our flight times and sent photo updates which I appreciated. We will be happy to rebook with him for future trips.
This was our first time having someone watch our pup for an extended time, so naturally we were nervous. Josh was excellent the whole way through. Very responsive from first contact all the way through our vacation. He asked all the right questions and really made us feel we could trust our pup in his care. We got several photos and updates, which put us at ease when we were away. He seemed to really make our pup feel at home. We would absolutely use Josh again!!
About Joshua K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard where the dogs can explore, potty, sniff, and enjoy themselves. Guest dogs will be treated and loved as if they were my own!
Home
Information Joshua K. would like to know about your pet
I like to offer a meet and greet for new dogs to get to know them and their owner. Things like separation anxiety management techniques, sleeping, and feeding schedules are discussed. No breed preferences, I do ask for certain tendencies about the dog or any health needs beforehand. I love all dogs and am fascinated by each breed!
A typical day
I typically wake up by 7 am and take the pup(s) out to potty and feed them. If the owner permits, I offer a morning and/or afternoon walk so the dog can be stimulated and check out the sights and smells of the neighborhood. In the evening, my fiance and I enjoy relaxing with our pups and offer playtime, walks, and plenty of pets!
Services
Joshua can host
Joshua can watch in your home
Availability
I am home intermittently throughout the day. I do walks, training, and drop-ins as well making for a full schedule full of dogs! It’s great work 👍 when I have a dog(s) at the house I set up my schedule so that I am home more to care for them. I also offer a daily walk to the dog(s) I host to get their energy out.
About Joshua K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard where the dogs can explore, potty, sniff, and enjoy themselves. Guest dogs will be treated and loved as if they were my own!
Home
Information Joshua K. would like to know about your pet
I like to offer a meet and greet for new dogs to get to know them and their owner. Things like separation anxiety management techniques, sleeping, and feeding schedules are discussed. No breed preferences, I do ask for certain tendencies about the dog or any health needs beforehand. I love all dogs and am fascinated by each breed!
A typical day
I typically wake up by 7 am and take the pup(s) out to potty and feed them. If the owner permits, I offer a morning and/or afternoon walk so the dog can be stimulated and check out the sights and smells of the neighborhood. In the evening, my fiance and I enjoy relaxing with our pups and offer playtime, walks, and plenty of pets!
Location
Vista, CA
Joshua K.
Vista, CA