As Steve’s wife, I get to see every day how much he truly loves and understands animals. We have a full house with our four dogs—Diesel, Kyra, Smokey, and BeeDee—along with our two bearded dragons, Pancake and Syrup. Each one has a completely different personality and different needs, but Steve knows every little detail about all of them. He can tell when one of our dogs is feeling anxious, needs extra attention, or just wants to play. He makes sure they are fed, exercised, comfortable, and treated like part of our family. He’s also very knowledgeable and attentive with Pancake and Syrup, from preparing their food to checking their temperatures, lighting, and habitats. What stands out most is the patience he has with them. Whether he is handling four excited dogs at once or carefully caring for our bearded dragons, he stays calm and loving. Our animals trust him completely, and the bond they share with him is something you can’t fake. I would trust Steve with anyone’s pets because I know firsthand that he will care for them with the same love, patience, and attention that he gives our own. —Alisha

Steve has watched our two dogs, Sampson, our Australian Shepherd, and Doby, our Jack Russell, and we honestly couldn’t ask for anyone better. They have completely different personalities. Sampson needs plenty of activity and mental stimulation, while Doby is stubborn, curious, and always looking for something to get into. Steve handles both of them incredibly well. The biggest compliment we can give Steve is how excited they get when he arrives. The first time they completely surrounded him with kisses and wouldn’t leave his side, Steve laughed and told us, “Animals love other animals.” That joke has stuck with us because the dogs really do treat him like one of their own! Steve keeps us updated, follows their routines, and makes sure they get the exercise and attention they need. He is dependable, patient, and has a natural way with animals. We trust him completely and would recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter.

Steve has been absolutely amazing with my special-needs pit bull. My dog can be extremely energetic, anxious, and difficult to handle at times, so finding someone I could trust with him wasn’t easy. Steve never seemed overwhelmed or frustrated. He was calm, patient, and took the time to figure out what my dog needed. What meant the most to me was seeing the bond they formed. My dog usually has a hard time trusting new people, but he quickly became comfortable with Steve and now gets excited whenever he sees him. Steve doesn’t just watch animals—he truly cares about them. He also worked with my dog on his behavior and gave me simple training tips that I could continue using at home. Steve is reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely great with animals. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a pet sitter or trainer, especially if their pet requires extra patience, structure, and understanding.