Thomas D.
King, OR
Active fun couple here for your dog
Pet care experience
We are a young happy couple who LOVE dogs! We are very active and love to run, hike, bike, throw the frisbee, go for walks. We exercise every day in some form. We live in a ground-level spacious apartment (dogs allowed) with a small fenced in patio/garden. We are also 2 blocks from a large field/park where neighbors play with their dogs. We frequently go running in Forest Park after work or hiking in the Gorge on weekends and love bringing along a canine friend. Thomas works a few miles from home with a flexible schedule. Samantha is currently completing her graduate degree online and is home on weekdays. Our house is pet friendly and we will make your dog feel right at home. We both grew up with family dogs. Samantha has volunteered at animal shelters and with pet rescues in the past. We rescued a puppy 3 years ago (currently living in Florida but will be joining us soon!!). We both have lived with roommate's dogs in college as well. In those cases we have helped to care for the dogs on a daily basis and when the owner is away. We understand and are respectful of different training and styles of care. We helped rescue a stray dog in Costa Rica. We also have experience with dog sitting in our home and at the home of others. We have experience with training techniques, formal training classes, a variety of breeds, ages, and conditions/habits. We have lived with mutts, hounds, labs, goldens, pitbulls, chihuahuas, and french poodles! Puppies and older dogs, well-trained and dogs just off the street, we love them all! We are both responsible college graduates. We understand dogs and how to interact with them. We also LOVE dogs, taking care of them, and giving them lots of love!! We will do everything to make your dog comfortable and happy with us.
Reviews
It was great to have Thomas come give Koda a midday walk on short notice. Thomas was easy to work with, even when we had to modify plans to better suit Koda'a needs. We would definitely recommend Thomas to anyone looking for a reliable dog walker. Thanks Thomas!
Jossi had a blast staying with Thomas, and we will definetly be recommending him to our friends! Because Jossi is hit-or-miss with other dogs, we decided to try a home with no other pets, and it was such a great choice: not only were they dog lovers, but they were able to focus their attention on just Jossi, which he loved! They showed great care and compassion when Jossi had a medical concern, and they were even able to help him out without bringing him into the vet. Very capable and loving, and a great people!
I brought Neala over for day care in their home and she came back pooped. Even on a rainy day. I qualify that as a win and a good day for her. Also, Thomas and Samantha were great when there was an extremely last minute mix up on my end. They were very accommodating during this inconvenience.
Tilly had a great time. She was happy and playing with toys when I picked her up. Samantha took her for a run in forest park. She loves that. Thank you for a fun day for Tilly.
About Thomas D.
Communication
Skills
Information Thomas D. would like to know about your pet
-Any bad habits (i.e. chewing furniture, clothes, shoes, nervous pee, running away) -Anything the dog does not like (i.e. kids, other dogs, small dogs...) -Anything that scares the dog (i.e. thunder, loud noises, fireworks) These are not deal breakers but things we need to know so that we can help your dog be comfortable and happy with us!
A typical day
Run, walk, frisbee, fetch, hike! We love to take dogs along to get lots of exercise with us. We also love the dog park.
Services
Thomas can watch in your home
About Thomas D.
Communication
Skills
Information Thomas D. would like to know about your pet
-Any bad habits (i.e. chewing furniture, clothes, shoes, nervous pee, running away) -Anything the dog does not like (i.e. kids, other dogs, small dogs...) -Anything that scares the dog (i.e. thunder, loud noises, fireworks) These are not deal breakers but things we need to know so that we can help your dog be comfortable and happy with us!
A typical day
Run, walk, frisbee, fetch, hike! We love to take dogs along to get lots of exercise with us. We also love the dog park.
Location
Portland, OR
Thomas D.
King, OR