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Alex & Christina R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 repeat clients
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Alex & Christina R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Alex & Christina have Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
18 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Zuri's Playhouse of Frederick

I am a Police K9 handler with a history of caring for and training dogs. My wife and I love dogs and have had dogs our whole life. We currently have 2 dogs of our of own. My police dog Ficko is a german short haired pointer, he goes to work with me everyday and specializes in bomb sniffing. Our personal dog Jayden is a dutch shephard, he is a smart yet spoiled little guy. He has been getting along great with the pups that have been coming to stay. We strive to provide an environment where your pup feels at home and comfortable. We have dogs bed throughout our house, we also have gates that can provide your pup with their own private space if they like to have some quiet time. We give ALL pups their own time and attention, my wife works from home and loves to play and cuddle the pups while they are here. She will take them outside to play and walk them around our property. We do not have a fenced area but we are on an acre and a half of and can provide a great amount of exercise. She does most of the work and care of the dogs and sends pictures of your pups to document their time here and to also ease your mind while you are enjoying vacation. Please take a look at our reviews or call us to set up a meet and greet. We look forward to caring for your pet family as our own. My wife Christina has the great ability to work from home Full time and is able to care for your pups all day. I am off on Friday and Saturday and take take care of the pups on the weekend and sometimes do a little training for the puppies. Although we do not have a fenced in yard, we are able to provide the most playtime and walks outside. If your dog prefers to be in a crate we can also provide that in an area that is their own space. Our 2 pups are also dog friendly and can be great companions to make your pup feel comfortable.

Qualifications

59 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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165 ratings
Gil S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 10, 2025

Alex and Christina are amazing and we are deeply grateful to them. No one else has watched our sassy senior dog for many years now -- she is exclusive and only stays with the best of the best :). They have taken wonderful care of her from her wild youthful years to her current mature state. Christina and Alex are both very competent, observant, and careful with dogs. They are also very responsive. Our dog is clean, safe, and comfortable there. We can't thank them enough.

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Marieliz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 23, 2025

Alex and Christina did great with my Doberman puppy. He can be very high energy and very needy, but they handled him very well and even cuddled with him. My puppy came home tired and happy so I know he had a good time. They also sent me pictures and were very quick with their responses! It was clear that he had a great time with them. I will definitely be leaving him with them in the future!

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Dianne F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 29, 2025

Sophie seemed happy and well taken care of while we were gone. Christina was easy to work with

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Anna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 20, 2025

Our little nervous dog stayed with them for the fourth time now, and had a lovely time. He loves them, and we could see the great care Alex and Christina took through frequent text updates. We trust them with our dog the most!!

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Toni B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 04, 2025

Christina was great! She was very communicative and sent me pics of my sweet pup throughout his stay. She was careful to introduce him to the other dogs slowly which I'm very grateful for. I accidentally forgot my dog's food when I dropped him off and Christina was nice enough to grab him some from the store (which I reimbursed her for). That kind of willingness to go above and beyond is rare and deeply appreciated! I will definitely be using Christina and Alex again when I'm in the area!

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Jennifer D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 14, 2024

Alex and Christina were great to work with! Being a first time dog mom, I had a lot of quaint which they patiently answered for me before the stay. I wanted to make sure I had everything needed to bring to them. Then during the stay, I would get updates, often including a video or picture, so that I knew how Cosmo was doing. I would highly recommend using them and plan to entrust Cosmo with them again in the future!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Pets

A typical day

Stimulation and play is very big for our pups, we will do the same activities and play with your pup. We have an acre and half of area that is utilitzed daily for exercise and exploring.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Alex & Christina can host up to 4 pets per night
Please let us know ahead of time if your pup requires any special treatment or attention so that we may make adjustments and or arrangements to suit your pup.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.