Travis J.
Shingle Creek, MN
Teacher with lots of love to give!
Pet care experience
There’s just nothing better than getting to provide a pup with the love and care that they need to thrive. I’ve been a lifelong animal lover, so getting to take care of dogs professionally really is a dream come true for me. I’ve always enjoyed boarding dogs in my house, and love seeing the smile on a dog’s face when they know they are happy and well taken care of! I also know how difficult it can be to find quality care for your best friend while you’re away, so I’m here to fill that gap. I have always enjoyed being around animals and caring for them. I grew up on a horse farm and my childhood was spent with my best buddy, Stubbs, an Australian Shepherd. I have attended obedience classes with our pups before, which was a great learning experience! I’m happy to give your dog some tips and tricks if you’re working on this as well. I’ve worked with dogs in a professional capacity as a boarder, and have always found it very rewarding. I currently have one dog of my own: a sweet miniature Schnauzer named Murray. He loves meeting new friends! I live in the Victory neighborhood of MPLS and enjoy my neighborhood very much. I own a two bedroom home and have a great fenced-in backyard that is perfect for getting some fetch in during the day or finding that perfect sunbeam for a nap! I live off of a great parkway for long walks and trips to a lake! There are lots of great puppy friends in the area, so we’ll never be at a loss if we want to get out and socialize.
Reviews
Travis was very kind and accommodating to my flight schedule. He has a very nice welcoming home and a good fenced yard. I have used other sitters in the past that I thought did a good job, but the pups would come home very clingy. Apparently, they enjoyed being with Travis so much it is as if I was never gone. No clinging or whining or punishment in any way. I will definitely use Travis again.
Travis and his dog Murray are excellent dog sitters! Very flexible with drop off and pick up. Great communication. I felt very confident my dog was in great hands.
Travis was great with our old lab. I loved getting photos of Cesar while we were away. Travis is an excellent communicator.
Our dogs spent 10 days with Travis and came home happy. They settled in quickly at Travis's house and got along well with Murphy. We felt like it was a good fit for our dogs. Travis was flexible with the drop-off and pick-up times, which we appreciated. We wouldn't hesitate to book with Travis again in the future.
About Travis J.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Travis J. would like to know about your pet
Some things I like to learn ahead of time: - Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? - What’s your preferred method of communication? - Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? - Do you have a vet nearby that you trust? - Is your dog spayed/neutered? - Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? - What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? - What’s the best way to spoil your pup?
A typical day
I believe that a healthy dog is a happy dog. I always enjoy getting out and being active with the dogs, so we’ll spend a lot of our time together getting some exercise and exploring! I love to take long walks around the city or lakes, and it’s always a joy to visit the rivers for a quick dip. There are tons of places to explore in addition to some of the fun friends we’ll meet, so we’ll never be starved for activity! I think that dogs do best out in nature, so we’ll make sure to get out as often as possible.
Services
Travis can host
Travis can watch in your home
About Travis J.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Travis J. would like to know about your pet
Some things I like to learn ahead of time: - Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? - What’s your preferred method of communication? - Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? - Do you have a vet nearby that you trust? - Is your dog spayed/neutered? - Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? - What does your pup do well around? What does your pup try to avoid? - What’s the best way to spoil your pup?
A typical day
I believe that a healthy dog is a happy dog. I always enjoy getting out and being active with the dogs, so we’ll spend a lot of our time together getting some exercise and exploring! I love to take long walks around the city or lakes, and it’s always a joy to visit the rivers for a quick dip. There are tons of places to explore in addition to some of the fun friends we’ll meet, so we’ll never be starved for activity! I think that dogs do best out in nature, so we’ll make sure to get out as often as possible.
Location
minneapolis, MN
Pets
Travis J.
Shingle Creek, MN