I was so nervous about leaving my two kittens for a long period of time, as I had planned a month long trip over Summer before we rescued them. Meeting John was a Godsend thanks to a friend and client of his. He was so communicative and professional from meeting us before the trip, to providing a step by step plan and overview of his services. His confidence, knowledge and advice put me at ease right away. i heard from John every day with pictures and videos of our babies and I could tell they took to him very comfortably. When we returned, we were able to see how relaxed and grown they were. I will certainly use John again and recommend him to anyone that needs a gentle dedicated dog/cat caretaker! Thank you John! read more

We were recently recommended Pawfessional Pet Care from a friend who has been using them for almost 10rs! We've been lucky to never need iut sourced care for our Frankie until now. We were so impressed and at total ease with the love and care John gave our Frank. And Frank just loves him! His prices are great and John has a comforting report with pets. We will definitely use Him as our go to care when needed! read more

He is such a professional! I've used his services twice for my cats and I've never had any doubts about their safety, food, or litter box! He spent time in my home to make sure they were ok and not alone. He sent pictures before and after of their bowls and box each visit. And even some of the head scratches and leg rubs! My shy kitties made a new friends and trust him just as I do. He is a wonderful person that loves animals and they sense it too. I will continue with his services any time I need to be on an extended trip. Thanks John read more

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John is very responsive and dedicated to your pet's well-being! We've hired him several times to check in on our kitties and he always sends a lot of updates to let us know how they're doing while he gives them their food, water, and medicine. Would highly recommend. read more

John is absolutely wonderful. He is responsive, kind, and thorough. I was impressed with his attention to detail and level of care from start to finish. I can be a bit of a paranoid dog mom, and he made me feel completely at ease while boarding my beagle, Patti. Will absolutely be using him again and recommending to others. read more

What a great experience leaving our dog Denver with John! We left for a family vacation for 8 days and John cared for our boy just as we care for him. John would communicate with us throughout the day to ensure our mind was at peace while we enjoyed our vacation. If you're looking for a truly great pet sitter to leave your fur baby with, this is your guy! read more

TLDR: John is amazing, caring, communicative, funny, and most of all trusting. Highly highly recommend him if you ever need a pet sitter. Don't take my word for it, our dog had this to say; "I had a blast staying with John! We became besties and I can't wait to visit again! 100/10 rating" - Zuko the dog if he could speak. More details below on our experience. We recently adopted a second dog (Zuko!) and had an international vacation planned so it was the first time leaving him behind, of course we had some nerves. We called around and met with a couple boarding companies but ultimately decided to go with a private boarding option at someone's home, and we're so glad we did. From the first point of contact through final pick up - John was absolutely incredible. His communication was excellent and we always had some fun update waiting for us in our group chat with photos and videos. It was clear that Zuko had a fun, stimulating, relaxing, great time with John and his family. I can't say enough positive things about our experience. His home is very welcoming and as a bonus he has a private outdoor space in the back that's fenced, so we knew Zuko wasn't being cooped up inside somewhere for days without stimulation. If you're still reading this far I'll tell you how we knew John was the right fit. He scheduled a brief intro/meeting at his home with Zuko and within the first 3 minutes of being there Zuko was already feeling at home and at ease. He legit left my side and went to cuddle on John's lap, you would have thought he was John's dog. But the moment that got me was as I explained Zuko's trigger and how loud buses/trucks make him anxious and bark loudly, a truck and a schoolbus passed and John was so gentle with calming Zuko where he didn't even feel the need to bark.  Sometimes our dogs/pets just sense the good in people and feel at ease with them; Zuko was very much showing that trust in John. read more

John has been taking care of our two pups for almost 7 years now and we trust him with anything. He does daily walks during the week and a great job boarding them when we are out of town. We often refer to his place as our dog's second home. Can't recommend enough! read more

Goose loved his stay with John! john was extremely responsive checking in every day to give me updates on how my pup was doing and sending pictures. He does a meet and greet prior to the stay to make sure the pup is feeling comfortable before their stay! john has a great knowledge of dogs which made me comfortable to use him as a sitter while I was out of the country! We would definitely reccomend! read more

John is a lifesaver. My dog sitter cancelled last minute right before the Labor Day weekend. Another highly reputable dog walker recommended John and I contacted him immediately. From the moment I took Dakota to meet him, I new she would be in good hands. John sent pictures and videos every day and I could see that she was well taken care of, loved and feeling at home with his family. It put me at complete ease. When I came home and picked her up, she was happy and playful. John is a true professional that loves animals as if they were his own. If you're looking for a safe, wonderful home to board your dog, I highly recommend John. Don't wait another minute!! read more

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I interviewed many dog walkers for my Aspen. He is currently 10 months Samoyed puppy and even so I am working from home, I wanted him to get used to someone else but me for when I will be back to the office. John is walking Aspen for several months now and also boarded him for a week when I finally was ready for a little vacation. Aspen can not be happier and well taken care of than with John! His family is amazing and his care and love for Aspen are anything I could hope for and beyond! John is also a trainer and is in the pets business for years so I am so calm when he has Aspen as I know he is in good professional hands! (he even pees out of excitement when John arrives) read more

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John definitely exceeded our expectations with his responsiveness, professionalism, and level of care for our cat, Piglet. He was amazing from the very beginning but really went the extra mile when he stepped up to care for Piglet for an extra night when our flight back home got cancelled last minute. It's always a risk picking a new sitter but we are so happy we took the leap of faith with John! read more

John is a dog whisperer. He has been so great for our Australian Shepherd. Our guy had been leash reactive and shortly after John started regular walks with our fur baby, walks became more enjoyable for everyone in the family! We also tap into John's services when we travel. If we need to leave our guy home, John feeds morning and night spending a few extra minutes giving a few extra belly rubs for our guy. John is professional, prompt, and sends pictures from their daily walks. I have a library of photos which I know I will treasure for years to come. I definitely recommend working with John if you're looking for a dog walker or pet sitter. read more

John was excellent with both my cats (Popeye and Olive) as well as with my high anxious self who hadn't, at the time, been away from both of my pandemic cats in years. His cool/calm/collected demeanor, years of experience, and future plans for his business/Professional (Pawfessional?) Development relieved all the stress I had. While I was away, he kept me up to date on his arrival at my apartment and sent me all the pictures I needed to ensure that my cats were safe. I now foresee more trips in my future knowing that John will be around to take care of my children. read more

John has been great with my special needs senior dog. He's very detailed and sends lots of communication regarding their time together. This was the first time I'd used an "outside" person to help with my dog but John has put my mind at ease. It's a bonus that my dog adores him. read more

Pawfessional Pet Care - John and my dog Sam - Pet Boarding Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I would highly recommend John our Lexi was spoiled at John's. She was treated as part of his family.. John sent videos every morning and night for the week lexi stayed with John.We knew lexi was being taken care of. John is our forever lexi sitter. read more

Pawfessional Pet Care - I want thank John for taking very good care of our Lexi. He sent videos morning and night. . He is our forever lexi sitter. - Pet Boarding Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We just started working with John for our dog and cat and couldn't be happier. We've never needed boarding or pet sitting before, so we wanted to make sure we worked with someone who we could trust. We also weren't sure how our pets would do since this was our first time. From the second you meet John, you know he loves animals and will treat your pet like their his own kids. (He also sends videos and pics of your pets so you can swoon from afar!) Before working with clients, John goes above and beyond with an initial visit/ orientation to learn what your pets need. Our puppy had a hard time with nervousness and barking. Instead of continuing to board our pup and say it was "fine," he gave us a super detailed account of the situations and his behavior. I'm so happy that he was open with us so we know how to prepare for future boarding situations. John even shared some training strategies and left the invitation open to try again once our pup feels a little more comfortable. We will definitely continue to use John for cat sitting and dog walking in the future! read more

John is awesome! We dropped Benji off for the first time, which was definitely a little nerve-wracking. John was in constant contact with us and sent us a bunch of videos/photos of Benji on walks, being fed, and cuddling with him and his family. It was definitely reassuring and Benji had a great time! Overall, we had a great experience and I'm so glad that we trusted John to watch over Benji. He is trustworthy, professional, and very communicative. I would highly recommend John and will definitely be leveraging his services again in the future! read more

John is excellent. We've been a client of his for about 4 months. For the humans he's communicative, punctual, and smart. For our dogs he's kind, protective and loving. He knows a lot about dogs and takes a no-nonsense approach, but is still so friendly and warm. We'll be using his and his team's services for a long time to come. read more

Pawfessional Pet Care - John and my girl. - Pet Boarding Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

John was amazing and very professional - I have been working with my puppy to get her to stop barking and nipping at me for attention over the past few months - John, with two sentences had her laying calmly - I literally cried just seeing that this calm dog was a posibility! Thank you John! read more

John walks my dog Oliver weekly now and is wonderful. He is reliable, updates me on how the walk went, and sends photos of Oliver outside. I highly recommend John for your dog walking needs! read more

John took care of our dog Olivia and walked her for over a year. He is very punctual, sends amazing pictures and truly cares for her. We moved to another location and are very sad that we can't get his support anymore. Olivia also boarded at his home a many times and had a great time and experience with John and his family! read more

It's always nerve-wracking leaving your fur babies in the care of someone else the first time and having just moved to the area, looking for a new sitter was stressing me out almost as much as the move itself! But we had nothing to worry about with John! He took great care of our kitties, sending us regular updates with photos and videos to reassure us that everything was ok. He was very professional on the meet & greet and I was instantly reassured by his manner and way with the cats. It's such a relief having someone nearby we can trust and who our cats actually like! read more

I was able to board my dog with Pawfessional Pet Care for 2 weeks. They treated her like she was one of their family and sent us daily reports, photos and videos of her progress. She really seemed like she was in heaven. They even trained her to eat her dog food instead of demanding table food and treats. That itself was worth it. She genuinely seemed like she wanted to stay! I will be using them again in the future. I highly recommend. read more

John is exactly what I was looking for in a dog Walker - trustworthy, always on time, great communicator, and very friendly and knowledgeable about dogs. I could always count of John for any last minute request and his pricing is very reasonable. I highly recommend him for your dog needs read more

John is great. We left our dog with him while being out of town and he took excellent care of her. John was extremely friendly and sent us photos and videos of our dog each day so that we knew she was well taken care of. He even worked to improve her leash-walking. We will definitely be using his services again in the future. read more

John cared for my cat while we were away for holidays. He was always punctual and his reports were very detailed. Definitely recommend!

It was a delight having John take care of my pup these last few weeks. Angie definitely enjoyed the walks and love given! Will be using Pawfessional services again very soon and highly recommend them ! read more

Pawfessional Pet Care - John always sends great pics of puppy on walks! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

John and his family did an amazing job watching Joaquin! He's patient, attentive, and fun! We really appreciated all the videos he sent us during our vacation and we're looking forward to working with him again! He's the best! read more

John is amazing! He's very friendly and energetic. You can tell he really cares about the animals he watches. He communicates very well, keeping me updated on my dog's status, including sending pictures. He usually has availability and always at a good rate. read more

I was very nervous about having to go back to the office and leaving my dog home alone for several hours. John has been wonderful, very accommodating, and flexible when needed. He sends pictures and updates along the walk and very communicative! I know my pup is in good hands! read more

John was amazing! I'm always nervous leaving our dogs with new sitters, but he did a great job reassuring us during our first meet-and-greet. I also loved how John sent daily updates with pictures, so we could see the dogs were adjusting well. We will definitely be using John again for all our future trips! read more

John was referred to me by a friend. We couldn't be happier with our decision to trust the care of our two cats to him. He's really nice and gentle. One of our cats is scared of men, but he likes John. John takes photos of the cats when he visits and texts them. So nice to see the kids while on work trips or vacations. I would highly recommend him to anyone with cats and/or dogs. read more

John is great. He came to feed our cat and clean her litter box for 5 days. He gave us photo updates and even played with her (which is amazing because our cat can be a bit of a butt to people she doesn't know). We had one hiccup with one day that we added for him to come and feed her but he resolved that quickly. Overall I had a good experience and would use again. Thanks John! read more

I honestly cannot say enough nice things about John and Pawfessional Pet Care! Our dog was under John's care for a impromptu vacation and he made the transition seamless. We usually use a vet for boarding, but decided to try a new approach that gave our pet more freedom and attentive care and John did not fall short. From the constant communication with plenty of videos and pictures, patience with our somewhat anxious/socially awkward pup, to tips on training our dog, we really were put at ease thanks to John. Will make this decision 10x over! Thanks Pawfessional !! read more

John has been feeding and walking my dog for just short of a year. He is always timely and sends an update text and picture with each visit. My dog is a senior and also blind, so he requires someone with patience. Very happy to be able to trust John in my home and with my dog! read more

John had answers for all of our questions and within two hours, our puppy learned who the new bosses are. We feel equipped to continue our pup's training and are thankful for John's expertise. He was responsive, considerate and mindful of all our concerns. Thanks again! read more

John is the best dog sitter we've ever used! It's obvious he loves dogs and gave our Frankie lots of love and attention when we were out of town for one week. Daily updates with pics & videos were much appreciated! read more

We met with John right after getting our 3 month old Golden Retriever, Wally, and it was an instant match! John is enthusiastic, energetic and we couldn't think of someone better to spend time with our pup during the day. He is super quick to respond to messages, is on time, offers advice (we're new parents ;)) and sends awesome photos of his walks with Wally which is such a relief during the workday! As most puppies do, Wally had a few accidents while we were at work and John made sure to clean it up when he arrived which is something not all walkers do!!!! If you're looking for someone to look after your fur baby, do yourself a favor and contact John! read more

If you have a puppy that's nervous and has never stayed anywhere, then I don't recommend this individual. We started off on the right foot, while I was away he told me my puppy was behaving great but would do his busIness inside the apartment and not outside which is obvious that he's nervous and doesn't know the area. It's understandable for a puppy to do that since he's never stayed anywhere else. As a professional who is "supposed" to know about handling these situations he pretty much gave up. He told me he can't stay with him for my next trip because of his "accidents, it was too much for him to handle since he doesn't have a backyard." My puppy went there trained. So if your dog is fully trained, has stayed elsewhere then this individual will work, if not you make the educated guess. read more