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Joshua W.

Civic Center-Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Joshua can host

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Joshua can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

At the moment, the animals in my household are my parents pets, so my current animal care is only needed when asked. I have cared for many animals throughout my life.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Joshua W.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have been the individual that my friends and family recommend to their friends and family for pet care for many years. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, and rodents. I have nothing but love and respect for animals. I’m new to this service but I’m very much looking forward to meeting you and your animal friends!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Joshua W. would like to know about your pet

-What is your dogs general personality like? Are they more playful, chill, shy, or super energetic? -How do they typically react to new people or other dogs they meet? -Are there any situations or sounds that make them nervous or anxious? -What's their leash etiquette like? Are they pullers, or do they tend to walk nicely beside you? -Do they have any strong reactions to things on walks, like squirrels, bikes, or skateboards? -How do they usually do with passing other dogs on the street? -Are there any specific routes or types of environments they really enjoy or dislike (e.g., busy streets, quiet parks, trails)? -What's their recall like if they happen to get off-leash (just in case!)? -Do they usually potty at the beginning, middle, or end of their walk? -Any specific treats or commands that work best for getting their attention or rewarding good behavior?

A typical day

I am about giving pets playful attention if they have the personality for it. Fetch and tug-of-war are always a good time. If a pet doesn’t like that kind of attention I make sure to give them the space they need. Lot of pets always!

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Joshua W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Top dog care!

Pet care experience

I'm super passionate about giving animals the TLC they deserve. With my experience with dog walking, general animal care, and overnight pet sitting, I've got a solid understanding of what it takes to make pets feel safe and happy. I'm all about providing a fun, comfortable, and loving environment for your fur babies, and I'm happy to share more about my experience if needed

Cat care experience

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I am most familiar with cats!

Joshua also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Henry L.
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2026
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Josh fulfilled our every requirement. He instantly bonded with our dog, who is quite fussy. He kept her happy for three weeks and she looked great on our return, not to mention that he saved our vacation.

Cecelia L.
House Sitting • May 11, 2026
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Súper professional and accommodating. Needed a sitter last minute for Mother’s Day and Josh went above and beyond. Very good about communicating updates. Handled giving my dog Vida her pill. & just all around a kind and caring guy! Definitely will book with him again.

Kapri H.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 16, 2026
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Joshua was fantastic! Nola looked I comfortable with him. I will most certainly be using him again.

Lindsey V.
Jan 20, 2026

I have trusted Josh to take care of my asthmatic cat [Toad] on so many occasions. He’s very keen on the importance of mentally stimulating your cat with toys, games, and appropriate affections. Your pets aren’t just a part of your world - you create their entire world! Their diet and medications are small potatoes in what they need for an enriched environment, and Josh is great at all of that. Not just cats though, he has also helped me take care of a typically man-hating rowdy rescue husky pug, and he treated her with such kindness that she weirdly fell in love with him, and is the only guy she’ll let around her. That says a lot. I think he might have helped me a parrot I was sitting for once, too. Oh and my pet rats! He’s also probably also good with reptiles, I just don’t have a personal story regarding them. Josh is the ultimate animal whisperer, and will always have your pets best interest in heart!

About Joshua W.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have been the individual that my friends and family recommend to their friends and family for pet care for many years. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, and rodents. I have nothing but love and respect for animals. I’m new to this service but I’m very much looking forward to meeting you and your animal friends!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Joshua W. would like to know about your pet

-What is your dogs general personality like? Are they more playful, chill, shy, or super energetic? -How do they typically react to new people or other dogs they meet? -Are there any situations or sounds that make them nervous or anxious? -What's their leash etiquette like? Are they pullers, or do they tend to walk nicely beside you? -Do they have any strong reactions to things on walks, like squirrels, bikes, or skateboards? -How do they usually do with passing other dogs on the street? -Are there any specific routes or types of environments they really enjoy or dislike (e.g., busy streets, quiet parks, trails)? -What's their recall like if they happen to get off-leash (just in case!)? -Do they usually potty at the beginning, middle, or end of their walk? -Any specific treats or commands that work best for getting their attention or rewarding good behavior?

A typical day

I am about giving pets playful attention if they have the personality for it. Fetch and tug-of-war are always a good time. If a pet doesn’t like that kind of attention I make sure to give them the space they need. Lot of pets always!

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Joshua W.

Civic Center-Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews