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Stephen G.

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•1 review
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Animal-loving biologist/dog-sitter!

Pet care experience

Hi! I've been a loving dog owner for many of my 21 years, and since making it back to the 518, I've decided to do some dog-sitting/walking on the side. I am a biologist and full time animal lover, so taking care of your lovely four-legged friends comes naturally! Dog-sitting is also a great way to satisfy my need for puppy love and also to help pay off my education! I am a gentle, caring, and fit person who loves taking care of animals. I will gladly take care of your loving pups and make them feel happy and well-taken care of. My education as a conservation biologist has made me a well-rounded fit for dog-walking and sitting. I am constantly reading about animal behavior (especially dogs!), and though I may not be an expert, I certainly have a breadth of knowledge about canine behavior and care-taking! Anywho, I'm always willing to humor any inquiries and I'm not afraid to turn you away if I think I'm not a great fit for your pup, so don't be shy and feel free to ask me any questions!

Reviews

Maha A.
Dog Walking • Nov 02, 2016
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Stephen took care of our dogs Plato and Conga while we were away on the weekend. He walked them twice a day and also took care of their food and water during the two days. He was also kind enough to drop in to check on them between the walks once, free of charge. He is calm and friendly, and knows how to deal with dogs who are a bit fearful around strangers. Our Conga is fearful of strangers and it takes a while until she trusts someone, but he was very understanding and professional that she trusted him in no time, she even waved her tail for him by the first walk! During the two days he was texting us updates all the time. We will definitely use his services again.

About Stephen G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in about a day

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Stephen G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any behavioral problems or special needs of your pups.

A typical day

When going on walks, the dogs will take a tour of their local neighborhoods, and we'll have a grand ol' time! We'll try our best to make it to a park so we can play some fetch or frisbee!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Stephen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Stephen can watch in your home

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

About Stephen G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in about a day

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Stephen G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any behavioral problems or special needs of your pups.

A typical day

When going on walks, the dogs will take a tour of their local neighborhoods, and we'll have a grand ol' time! We'll try our best to make it to a park so we can play some fetch or frisbee!

Location

Ballston Spa, NY

Stephen G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Stephen G.

Ballston Spa, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•1 review