Susan & Mark B.
West Ridge, IL
Two dog lovers + I work at home
Pet care experience
We have had many many cats and dogs, both solo and together. After we lost our last dogs last fall our friends started asking us to home sit their pets - they figured that two people with our animal experience, love of all things dog, a house, a yard and with me working from home - it was a perfect situation for their babies. And now we love it! We recently adopted a big puppy named Dino. He’s a super goofy, chill boy who is dying to play and meet other dogs. But we’re used to the mix so there is plenty of space and love for yours! As I said, I work from home and although I am in and out at times, I am home and available for our guests the majority of the time, and we are both home in the evenings. We usually take only one creature at a time (sometimes we will take two if they know each other, or are both good with other dogs - but of course both owners have to be comfortable with it before it's booked). We like to do meet and greets - that way when your pup come to stay it isn’t the first time he or she has been here or met us. We like to spoil our guests. They get several walks during the day and a lot of additional time outside in the yard. We’d love to meet you both! Thanks! Susan and Mark
Reviews
Susan and Mark took wonderful care of Peanut. They easily win the award of being our go-to people.
Susan and Mark were wonderful! They took great care of our dog, Guinness and kept us posted the entire time. We will definitely be booking again!
Susan and Mark we’re responsible, kind and loving. Our dog had a great time with them! Will not hesitate to book them again.
I recently moved to Chicago and my pup had a bad experience at a boarding facility the first time I had to leave him. He’s an older (ahem - more mature) dog and I knew I needed to find a better experience for him - one where he felt safe and loved and could maybe enjoy a little time relaxing outdoors. Susan and Mark provide all that and then some. They go above and beyond to make him comfortable, and I’m confident he’s treated like family when he’s there. He has stayed twice so far and has two more vacations lined up with Susan and Mark this year!
About Susan & Mark B.
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Information Susan & Mark B. would like to know about your pet
We have had mid and large size dogs - up to 138 pounder - so we have no real size limit. We can easily keep your dog away from other dogs in the neighborhood on walks if he/she is dog aggressive - but not interested in human aggressive dogs. If you cat scratches furniture we need to know. Please bring whatever they love to scratch with you if possible.
A typical day
Dogs: We will go on walks, they will roam free (supervised) in our nice sized city yard. If they fetch we will do that too. Cats: pretty much whatever they want. If they want to be left alone that's fine, if they want attention they will get it!
Services
Susan & Mark can host
About Susan & Mark B.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Susan & Mark B. would like to know about your pet
We have had mid and large size dogs - up to 138 pounder - so we have no real size limit. We can easily keep your dog away from other dogs in the neighborhood on walks if he/she is dog aggressive - but not interested in human aggressive dogs. If you cat scratches furniture we need to know. Please bring whatever they love to scratch with you if possible.
A typical day
Dogs: We will go on walks, they will roam free (supervised) in our nice sized city yard. If they fetch we will do that too. Cats: pretty much whatever they want. If they want to be left alone that's fine, if they want attention they will get it!
Location
Chicago, IL
Pets
Susan & Mark B.
West Ridge, IL