Pete W.
Pete W.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pete's Loving Dog Care
I am a retired federal investigator and lawyer with over 35 years of caring for dogs including my own and those of friends. Dogs I have loved range from a Pug to a Newfy, with many kinds in between. My best friend, Jethro, an 80 lb. Coon Hound, passed away in his sleep in January 2022. At this time I have no plans to replace him, rather dedicate my self to caring for guest dogs. Depending on your dog's needs, temperament, and health, he or she will be walked every day. I can vary walks from short, to long. For your dog's safety and comfort, he or she will always be on leash when outside of my securely fenced yard. When the dog is in the back yard he or she will be constantly monitored. I do not just put a dog out and leave it unwatched. I have a large, fenced and shady back yard excellent for cool doggie lounging on warm sunny day, and doing roomies alone or with other dogs. For me dogs are God's most noble creatures, and deserve only the best and most responsible of care. For that reason, when asked for, I I require documentation of up to date vaccinations and parasite control from all of my clients. I keep guest dogs several times a month. I am generally home most of the day, and all night. I may have to go out to run errands. At times, with client's permission, I can take your pet with me in the back of my Jeep which has a dog barrier to keep your pet safe and secure. My house is dog friendly. Dogs are allowed generally free to lounge or sleep where ever they want including most of the furniture. I have a large and securely fenced back yard where your pet can lounge, run freely or play with other dogs. My fence is four feet on one side, and five feet on the other. For your pets security I do not accept dogs under about 45 lbs. I may make an exception based on my evaluation at a meet and greet. I require a meet and greet for all new client guest. Meet and greets are at a forest preserve in cook county. This is for several reasons. First I want to evaluate your pet, to determine if they will be safe and happy in my home. Also rover.com recommends, and I agree, that all fist meetings should be in a neutral place, such that any territorial issues are negated. I never leave a pet alone all day, and never ever over night. If your dog is crate trained, and sometimes requires that "my cave" feeling as some dogs do from time to time, I do have a large crate we can use with or without the door closed. I have allowed clients to bring their own crate, but only when it is of the plastic kind. I will not allow a wire crate. The crate I have is the largest available on the market.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
My dog Casper has a great time at Pete’s house
Thanks for being available and flexible with last minute appointments, appreciate you being there for Savannah. She enjoys your yard
Vana enjoyed Pete’s big fenced yard. Pete’s availability and flexibility was very helpful. I appreciated his detailed instructions , it was helpful for me to understand what to anticipate with her stay
Pete took great care of our two dogs, and was really responsive
Pete took great care of our pup for a long weekend. He provided us with updates to put us at ease and was very organized and professional throughout. Our dog was happy to see us on return but clearly enjoyed his time with Pete!
Pete is an excellent dog sitter. He’s very professional and thorough. I’m happy to recommend him.
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Schedule
I do volunteer work a few days per week, and only for a few hours. Otherwise I am home to care for your pet 24/7.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large, and securely fence yard in which your pet can run and play. I usually have only two guest at a time. As part of my meet and greet process, and using my life-time experience of caring and studying dogs, I evaluate each dog for compatibility with other dogs and people. Part of that experience includes reading a doctoral thesis on canine aggressive behavior, and training in recognizing and compassionate handling of reactive dogs. I do not accept aggressive or reactive dogs.
Pets
A typical day
I usually arise at about 5:30 AM. Your pet will be let out into the back yard to take care of business, then back in to eat. After breakfast he or she will be let out again, for a period. Then back in to lounge. On nice days, moderate temperatures and no snow or rain, and depending on your dog, he or she may spend much of the day outside playing with me or other dogs, and with constant monitoring by me when I am not actively playing with them. Depending on weather all pets will be allowed to go out approximately every 1.5 to two hours. At evening feeding time, he or she will be allowed to go out, come back in and eat. After supper they will be allowed to go out again for as long as they want, always depending on weather of course, and always only until sundown. After supper your pet will be allowed any where in the house where he or she feels comfortable, except for the bathroom (I do not allow dogs in the bathroom, as many dogs get themselves in trouble when allowed in the bathroom). Many guest dogs spend the evening curled up with me on the couch while I read or watch TV. Most dogs start winding down for the night at about 9:00 PM. Therefore, I let them out one last time at about 8:30 PM. Upon coming back he or she will be allowed to settle pretty much wherever they are comfortable for a good night sleep. I only take in three dogs at any one time, actually it is usually only two, and I never take in a dog that my evaluation tells me they may have problems getting along with other dogs. I do not hesitate to reject an aggressive dog, I have done so on occasion, and will continue to do so when mandated.