Philip M.
Bristow, VA
Someone home full time, fenced yard
Pet care experience
As a firefighter with 25 years having dogs and cats of my own, plus watching friend's and neighbor's cats, dogs, pocket pets and fish during their vacations, I promise to make your dog's stay with us as pleasant as possible in our well air-conditioned or heated Single-Family home. Myself and/or my wife will be home with the dogs and there are no children in the house. There are lots of toys! We do request your dog be cat friendly, or ignore them. We have a two story home with carpeted floors and rooms where the dogs can be separated, if necessary. Our dog Sydney will act as the perfect hostess, as she gets along with all animals or people. Our large fenced yard will provide lots of space for play - Tug of War, anyone? Does your dog like car rides? Ours does! If your dog is gentle with our cat Sasha, she grooms their faces :) Deb is a certified dog trainer and will work with your pet when they stay with us, if you'd like. Thank you for considering us!
Reviews
Deb was great with Mavi. She helped him get over his anxiety of being in a new place and he came home super tired! Thank you!
Debra and Philip have watched our dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish multiple times. They play with our fur babies when we are out of town. They feed, walk, and care for them like their own. They are kind, helpful, and trustworthy. I will continue to use them for my pet sitting needs!
About Philip M.
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Information Philip M. would like to know about your pet
We'd like to know your dog's medical needs, if any, and preferences - fed separately, prefers to sleep in blankets, doesn't like children (there are many in neighborhood but we are child-free), etc. Our Rescue Husky mix Sydney is a young acting 13 with a bum back leg, so large dogs that hump need a proper introduction and to heed "Off" command, please. Otherwise, she adores other dogs and is happy around them. Please have shots up to date Annual (Rabies, Distemper) and Semi-Annual (Bordatella), as well as Flea and Tick treatment up to date. Oh - and we can only sit for Cat-Friendly dogs or those who could care less. Syd loves her kitties (2) and so do we. Bring your buddy by for a meet and greet to see if they are able to calm down around the kitties.
A typical day
We live in a lovely neighborhood for walks, full of dogs and dog lovers - Plus, a 2 Mile tree-covered hiking trail with shallow water moving thru at a few spots for water lovers. If you and your best friend like it - we'd take them to the dog parks in Vint Hill and Merryfield Gardens, if they're fine with car rides. Our dog Sydney lives for car rides! We have all kinds of dog toys. A nice deck for sunning or shading and a fenced back yard for quick potty breaks, long sniff sessions, some fetch or a nice roll in the grass. Deb is a Certified Dog Trainer and will work on basic skills - specify treats or toys as reward (of course all kinds of praise and lovvies will be given, too). Tell us what your dog likes and we'll do our best to oblige!
Services
Philip can host
About Philip M.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Philip M. would like to know about your pet
We'd like to know your dog's medical needs, if any, and preferences - fed separately, prefers to sleep in blankets, doesn't like children (there are many in neighborhood but we are child-free), etc. Our Rescue Husky mix Sydney is a young acting 13 with a bum back leg, so large dogs that hump need a proper introduction and to heed "Off" command, please. Otherwise, she adores other dogs and is happy around them. Please have shots up to date Annual (Rabies, Distemper) and Semi-Annual (Bordatella), as well as Flea and Tick treatment up to date. Oh - and we can only sit for Cat-Friendly dogs or those who could care less. Syd loves her kitties (2) and so do we. Bring your buddy by for a meet and greet to see if they are able to calm down around the kitties.
A typical day
We live in a lovely neighborhood for walks, full of dogs and dog lovers - Plus, a 2 Mile tree-covered hiking trail with shallow water moving thru at a few spots for water lovers. If you and your best friend like it - we'd take them to the dog parks in Vint Hill and Merryfield Gardens, if they're fine with car rides. Our dog Sydney lives for car rides! We have all kinds of dog toys. A nice deck for sunning or shading and a fenced back yard for quick potty breaks, long sniff sessions, some fetch or a nice roll in the grass. Deb is a Certified Dog Trainer and will work on basic skills - specify treats or toys as reward (of course all kinds of praise and lovvies will be given, too). Tell us what your dog likes and we'll do our best to oblige!
Location
Bristow, VA
Pets
Philip M.
Bristow, VA