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Nicholaus G.

Zion, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Nicholaus can host

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

Nicholaus can look after

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

Availability

My wife works from home and I walk dogs and manage the boarding 24/7. It’s always been a dream job if mine to be able to spend all day taking care of dogs and now I’m finally living that dream!

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About Nicholaus G.

Communication

3 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a huge fenced in yard but the dogs will only be out there to use the bathroom. Maybe later in the day for some fetch but mostly the dogs will be inside with us. Also our morning walk is about 1-2 hrs long and that take a lot out of the dogs leaving them easy to manage most of the rest of the day.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicholaus G. would like to know about your pet

Anything you think I need to know about your dog? Feel free to fill me in, we are very good at following specific guidelines if needed.

A typical day

6am- breakfast 9am- 1.5-3 mile hike on trails near parks and ponds and woods. 11am- relaxing at home 12pm- lunch time! 1-3pm - nap 3-6pm- play before dinner, tug and fetch usually 6pm- dinner! 6-8:30- play and relaxing before bed time 8:30-9pm sleep time for the night!

Location

Zion, IL

Nicholaus G.'s Local Area

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Pet care experience

Hi! While your gone away you can be sure your dog will get the love and care of a full family, we are up at 7am for a health breakfast and by 9 we’re out to hike a 1.5 mile trail full of wild life and beautiful views for your pup to see and experience. By 11 we’re back home for a bit of rest before lunch. Then comes nap time! The long walk usually tires the doggies out. After a few hrs they are up again for more playtime, usually hands on with the family, games like tug and fetch. This leads us to dinner around 6 and a bit more attention before our 8:30 bed time. Every day your pup is with us is an adventure they will be sure to enjoy just as much as the vacation your taking!

Reviews

Juan Carlos M.
Boarding • Jan 05, 2026
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Nice to have people like Nicholaus, Kai was nice with him, calm and loved. I was worried because it was a lot of time out of the city but I saw he was good from the first day. If you need someone to take care of your dog he is your best option.

Nicole H.
Boarding • Aug 09, 2025
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He was amazing with keeping me updated about my fur baby. I would definitely use him again 😁😁

Lisa L.
Boarding • Jul 21, 2025
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Nicholaus G. took great care of our two dogs while we were on vacation. He provided updates throughout our trip which helped us feel at ease with leaving them with someone new.

Jennifer M.
Apr 17, 2025

Hiring Nick was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my dog—and for my peace of mind. From day one, Nick showed an incredible level of professionalism, kindness, and genuine care for my pup. He didn’t just walk my dog, he connected with him, learned his quirks, and made every outing an adventure. He is always on time, communicates clearly, and sends updates and photos that always put a smile on my face. He’s gone above and beyond more than once such as staying a little extra when my dog seemed anxious, or bringing in a package when I was out. If you’re looking for someone who treats your dog like family, who is dependable, trustworthy, and truly loves what he does, you don’t need to look any further. Nick is hands-down the best dog walker I’ve ever had.

About Nicholaus G.

Communication

3 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a huge fenced in yard but the dogs will only be out there to use the bathroom. Maybe later in the day for some fetch but mostly the dogs will be inside with us. Also our morning walk is about 1-2 hrs long and that take a lot out of the dogs leaving them easy to manage most of the rest of the day.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicholaus G. would like to know about your pet

Anything you think I need to know about your dog? Feel free to fill me in, we are very good at following specific guidelines if needed.

A typical day

6am- breakfast 9am- 1.5-3 mile hike on trails near parks and ponds and woods. 11am- relaxing at home 12pm- lunch time! 1-3pm - nap 3-6pm- play before dinner, tug and fetch usually 6pm- dinner! 6-8:30- play and relaxing before bed time 8:30-9pm sleep time for the night!

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Nicholaus G.

Zion, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews