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“Sarah took care of Apollo for a few hours for me. She was great at proactively communicating and kept me updated on how he was doing with pictures.”
“Great communication and response time. My dog can be picky about being away from me but seemed to have a great time. Would definitely come back for further services!”
“David was great! Communication was clear throughout the entire process. He sent multiple pictures and videos of Junie during her visit. Even gave me a little picture of her in a frame! I will continue to come back in the future!”
“Cassandra & Jason took such great care of my dog. They took her on daily walks, gave her lots of love and even took her on some adventures. I think she got lots of love and attention when staying with them. I would definitely use them again when going out of town.”
“I couldn't be happier with the care & attention Aine gave to Kylie. My baby settled in in no time. Aine was so welcoming that both Kylie & I were made to feel very comfortable immediately. She was kind enough to keep me posted with photos & updates which made our separation much easier. I would highly recommend her as an excellent candidate to care for your pet.”
“Anna was the perfect person to watch my pup while I was gone. She gave me thoughtful feedback and photo updates throughout the week. I could tell in photos and when I picked up my dog, Luna m, that she had a great experience!”
“Nataliia was super sweet and kind! She was always checking in and sending updates about Lorenzo, which we really appreciated. You can tell she genuinely cares about animals and took amazing care of him. We’re really happy with her and would totally recommend her!”
“Marissa is amazing and took such wonderful care of our little Uchi! It was our first time having someone outside of our family and friends care for him and we could not have been happier. Lots of pictures and updates and overall an amazing, seamless experience!”
“Rose was so wonderful with my baby Cali. She sent us photos of Cali in her backyard, and she also gifted her a toy. It looks like Cali had a fantastic time with Rose and would love to stay with her again!”
“Manuela and her husband did an AMAZING job watching Ollie. This was our first time leaving him with another person for a long time and they makes sure to send us a ton of videos and pictures during his stay. They made Ollie feel right at home and he loved playing with their pup too. They made sure he went to dog parks, went on walks, and had a lot of play time - I couldn’t recommend them more!!”
“Chris took great care of pup for the weekend. He kept us updated with frequent pictures assuring her comfort and safety. She came home exhausted and happy!”
“My pup enjoyed his stay with Erika! She kept me updated regularly with pics and videos. It was great that she had other dogs so there was lots of social interaction and playtime”
“Ozzie was in such a good mood when we left! I could tell she was happy to be there. He was also patient with me because I was a little helicopter (sorry). I'm definitely going to use his services again!”
About: My husband Preston grew up a dog lover with his two yellow labs, and I am a new dog lover after we got our lovely boy Jet a couple of years ago. We are responsible and would love to take care of your fur baby like it’s our own! Preston grew up dog sitting for friends and family where as I have cared for many a friends dogs throughout the years! I am full time work from home with a flexible schedule. We typically bring our dog out i around 10 am and 6pm for about an hour each as well as 20 minutes around 2 and 10 pm but are available for more frequent walks as needed in addition to a backyard, balconies and toys and splash pad! We have 1 dog (2 year old ~60lb boy named Jet). We live near a park and him twice a day for long walks and frequent the greenbelt. We also have a nice backyard for the dogs to enjoy some fresh air! We have a two floor house if your dog needs to be crated or separated for meal/bed times happy to do that as well!
“i was nervous to leave my dog for almost two weeks, but levi was so happy to see rafa when i dropped him off i knew he was in good hands! i would definitely use him again”
“I don’t know who had a better time: Luna, Samuel, or us! 😂 LOVED our experience with Samuel and look forward to booking again. He was communicative, thoughtful and took great care of our pup.”
“Asha was fantastic w/ Bella. Asha updated me every day and sent me a ton of pictures (which I wanted). She was very receptive and open. She’s great!!! 10/10 would book again and recommend! :)”
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Sarah W.Star Sitter
“Sarah took care of Apollo for a few hours for me. She was great at proactively communicating and kept me updated on how he was doing with pictures.”
Patches B.Star Sitter
“Great communication and response time. My dog can be picky about being away from me but seemed to have a great time. Would definitely come back for further services!”
David Z.Star Sitter
“David was great! Communication was clear throughout the entire process. He sent multiple pictures and videos of Junie during her visit. Even gave me a little picture of her in a frame! I will continue to come back in the future!”
Cassandra & Jason K.
Star Sitter
“Cassandra & Jason took such great care of my dog. They took her on daily walks, gave her lots of love and even took her on some adventures. I think she got lots of love and attention when staying with them. I would definitely use them again when going out of town.”
Aine M.
“I couldn't be happier with the care & attention Aine gave to Kylie. My baby settled in in no time. Aine was so welcoming that both Kylie & I were made to feel very comfortable immediately. She was kind enough to keep me posted with photos & updates which made our separation much easier. I would highly recommend her as an excellent candidate to care for your pet.”
Anna G.Star Sitter
“Anna was the perfect person to watch my pup while I was gone. She gave me thoughtful feedback and photo updates throughout the week. I could tell in photos and when I picked up my dog, Luna m, that she had a great experience!”
Nataliia H.Star Sitter
“Nataliia was super sweet and kind! She was always checking in and sending updates about Lorenzo, which we really appreciated. You can tell she genuinely cares about animals and took amazing care of him. We’re really happy with her and would totally recommend her!”
Christine & Colin J.Star Sitter
“They take awesome care of Midna, and make me feel great about leaving her for vacation :) I highly recommend Christine and Colin for dogsitting.”
Rachel & Trevor H.
“Rachel and Trevor were great! Kosmo had a great time and they provided updates throughout the stay. Will definitely be my go-to sitters when I'm away!”
Marissa H.Star Sitter
“Marissa is amazing and took such wonderful care of our little Uchi! It was our first time having someone outside of our family and friends care for him and we could not have been happier. Lots of pictures and updates and overall an amazing, seamless experience!”
Rose V.Star Sitter
“Rose was so wonderful with my baby Cali. She sent us photos of Cali in her backyard, and she also gifted her a toy. It looks like Cali had a fantastic time with Rose and would love to stay with her again!”
Manuela Diaz H.Star Sitter
“Manuela and her husband did an AMAZING job watching Ollie. This was our first time leaving him with another person for a long time and they makes sure to send us a ton of videos and pictures during his stay. They made Ollie feel right at home and he loved playing with their pup too. They made sure he went to dog parks, went on walks, and had a lot of play time - I couldn’t recommend them more!!”
Chris N.Star Sitter
“Chris took great care of pup for the weekend. He kept us updated with frequent pictures assuring her comfort and safety. She came home exhausted and happy!”
Erika M.Star Sitter
“My pup enjoyed his stay with Erika! She kept me updated regularly with pics and videos. It was great that she had other dogs so there was lots of social interaction and playtime”
Jose G.Star Sitter
“Ozzie was in such a good mood when we left! I could tell she was happy to be there. He was also patient with me because I was a little helicopter (sorry). I'm definitely going to use his services again!”
Tara & Preston L.
“Tara has watched Ellie, my pup, on multiple occasions and she always has a blast. She goes to the same dog park we do and I get to see how much fun her and the pups have. 10/10 would recommend.”
Daniela M.
“Daniela was great with my girl! She sent plenty of updates and made sure Tiki had a good time. Would highly recommend if in the Austin area :)”
Rafa A.Star Sitter
“i was nervous to leave my dog for almost two weeks, but levi was so happy to see rafa when i dropped him off i knew he was in good hands! i would definitely use him again”
Samuel H.
“I don’t know who had a better time: Luna, Samuel, or us! 😂 LOVED our experience with Samuel and look forward to booking again. He was communicative, thoughtful and took great care of our pup.”
Asha C.Star Sitter
“Asha was fantastic w/ Bella. Asha updated me every day and sent me a ton of pictures (which I wanted). She was very receptive and open. She’s great!!! 10/10 would book again and recommend! :)”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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