Stephen B.
Stephen B.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Not your average dog walker
Hi, I'm Stephen — a marathon runner and fitness professional with over 25 years of experience with dogs. Running and walking dogs is my job, not a side gig. My sessions are energetic and paced to keep your pup engaged from start to finish. Every session ends with a route photo so you know exactly where, and how far, we went. If you're interested in runs rather than walks, they are available at a slightly higher rate.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We always worry when we have to leave them for a few days but Stephen was a great sitter for our two dogs. Every picture sent the dogs looked tired and happy which made our trip easier because we knew they were being cared for so well.
Is great with the dogs, makes sure they get enough exercise !
I was nervous trying a dog walker for the first time, but Stephen completely put me at ease. Since moving from a house to a condo, my dog Gator hasn’t been getting the exercise he needs — that’s clearly no longer a problem. I could tell the moment Gator got home that he’d had a real workout, and the great pics Stephen sent along the way were such a nice touch. He got some amazing shots mid-jog! Stephen is warm, attentive, and I can tell he genuinely cares about the dogs he walks. Already setting up regular sessions — highly recommend!
Whenever I’m away from home or busy with work, I have total peace of mind because Stephen doesn’t just “watch” my dog, he keeps up with them. He takes my active Spaniel out for real runs (not a quick stroll around the block), and makes sure they come back happy, exercised, and settled. I can tell my pup adores him.
Stephen is great! My 3 year old lab-pointer-pit mix, Nina, has so much energy. The runs he takes her on have made a huge difference in keeping her mood regulated, happy, and away from chewing at things she shouldn’t 😅. Nina’s a bit of a nervous dog, typically hesitant around new people, but warmed up really quickly with Stephen. They’re basically best friends now. He really has a natural way with dogs. I trust him completely and would recommend him to anyone!!
I can’t recommend Stephen highly enough! He’s been wonderful with my two dogs, Bella and Gator, taking them on regular walks and watching them over weekends whenever I need help. Stephen really understands each dog’s personality. He knows that Gator has tons of energy and can get a bit frantic, so he takes him on jogs that help burn off that excess energy and keep him calm and happy. Both dogs are always excited to see Stephen – which tells me everything I need to know. He’s reliable, attentive, and genuinely cares about my dogs’ wellbeing. I’m so grateful to have found such a trustworthy pet sitter! Debbie Wall
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Schedule
I'm out with dogs six days a week. I also run regularly myself. I put a lot of miles in and love it. Clients get consistent pickup windows and I communicate any changes in advance.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog's safety is always the priority. I keep walks and runs controlled, stay aware of the environment, and adjust pace and route based on how your pup is feeling that day.
A typical day
I'll always arrive on time and greet your pup with enthusiasm. We'll ease into it with a warm-up pace so I can read their energy for the day, then settle into our walk or run. Every session ends with a route photo sent straight to you.