OUR STORY

It’s 2022, and I’m in Trier, Germany, sipping coffee with my buddy Marco and his two-year-old Hungarian Vizsla. This dog—oh man, with his soulful eyes and boundless energy—was like a furry superhero stealing my heart faster than you can say “Good Boy.” I’d never seen a Vizsla before, but I knew right then I needed one in my life. Problem? I was a traveling laser salesman clocking 40,000 highway miles a year, crashing in hotels, and working weekends like I was auditioning for a road warrior movie. Not exactly puppy-parent material.

 

Let’s rewind a quick second: At 22, I jetted off to Tokyo with nothing but youthful optimism and a GPS that might as well have been a paper map. Three years teaching English in Japan kicked off my 12-year global adventure, collecting passport stamps like a kid with Pokémon cards. Fast forward to 2016, I’m back in the States selling medical lasers—yep, those zappy machines for hair/tattoo removal skin magic. I was pretty darn good at it, but a decade in, my heart wasn’t into laser absorption coefficients in 1064 ND: YAG vs  532 KTP wavelengths. It was with dogs, wagging tails, and the dream of a life less… sales'y.

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So, I unplugged from the corporate matrix and said to myself, “Is there anyone that's willing to pay me to do what I actually want to do all day?....Nope!”

 

Enter Frank & The Driver, a unique local dog services provider that’s all about giving your pup the ultimate playdate in Boca Grande, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Venice, and North Port areas. A dog-loving Vizsla owner, together both wildly enthusiastic about chauffeuring your furry friends for a few hours/days of park fun or swimming in my backyard pool while you're visiting family and demand nothing less than luxury pet related services up to multiple nights boarding all at very reasonable prices.​​

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Frank is a Hungarian Vizsla from MountainTop Vizslas located in Boaz, AL. He was born on June 10th, 2025 and came to me at 8 weeks. ​The Vizsla breed is a medium-sized Hungarian sporting dog known for its elegant, athletic build & vibrant personality bred for hunting and falconry, dating back all the way to the 10th century. The Vizsla is one of the oldest sporting breeds, valued for their pointing & retrieving skills.

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Have you ever heard the expression "Velcro Dog" before? Vizslas are affectionate, loyal, and thrive on human companionship. Energetic, intelligent, and eager to please, making the Vizsla highly trainable. They get along with kids & other dogs making them one of the best breeds for the right living situation that can provide lots of activities and exercise.

 

While I don't have an IQ of 185, I’m smart enough to know dogs bring joy money can’t buy. Frank is always by my side. Consider me his "emotional support human" so we'll both be on the Bus. Frank has an endless tank of energy, I need breaks from time to time.

 

At Frank and The Driver, we understand how busy life can be for dog owners. Our shuttle services ensure your furry friend enjoys the park regularly to keep up the good health we all need in our lives.

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