Stephen Q.
Stephen Q.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable, high-quality dog care
I started caring for dogs over 10 years ago after college, and after moving to Columbus a few years ago, I recently decided to start doing it locally again because it’s something I’ve genuinely always enjoyed and taken pride in. I love taking the time to understand each dog individually, including learning about different breeds, temperaments, and behaviors through my own research and hands-on experience. I genuinely find dogs fascinating and enjoy understanding the nuances of how they think, communicate, and interact. That understanding helps me provide calm, attentive, and personalized care for every dog I work with. Over the years I’ve cared for everything from energetic pups to senior dogs with special needs, including my own deaf Dogo Argentino, who taught me a lot about patience, awareness, and communication.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safe, attentive walks and check-ins where your dog’s wellbeing is my top priority. I respect every home I enter and care for every pet as if they were my own. At the core of my practice is learning as much as I can about dogs, so taking the time to understand each dog's specific needs is my goal.
Ratings and reviews
We are very happy with care that Stephen provided for our dog Pompey. Stephen is a very nice, polite and responsible young man. He asked all the right questions about our dog and our requirements. We would hire him again if we are in the area. He kept us updated about his stay, which we really appreciated.
I can’t recommend Stephen highly enough as a dog sitter and companion. He’s one of the most honest, dependable, and genuine people I know, and his love for dogs shines through in everything he does. Animals naturally gravitate toward his calm and caring personality, and he treats every dog with patience, kindness, and respect. Anyone looking for someone trustworthy to care for their pet would be lucky to have Stephen. He’s responsible, compassionate, and truly enjoys spending time with dogs, making him the perfect companion for any pup!
What stands out about Stephen is how much attention he pays to dogs and their behavior. He’s genuinely interested in making sure dogs feel comfortable and cared for. He’s someone I’d confidently recommend to anyone looking for trustworthy pet care.
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Schedule
I live in German Village and I'm available throughout the week, so I’m flexible for walks and drop-ins. I’m regularly home or out walking the neighborhood, which makes it easy for me to be consistently available and responsive with to your dogs needs. I do bartend Friday and Saturday evenings, so I have limited availability during those times, but I’m otherwise very open and easy to coordinate with during the week.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsStephen can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- Depending on the service you're looking for it’s helpful for me to know any relevant/important details about your dog ahead of time, like their routine, feeding schedule, medical needs, temperament, and any behaviors or triggers I should be aware of (such as reactivity, anxiety, or leash habits).