Alex R.
Alex R.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Dog Trainer
👋 Hi! I’m Alex — I run a very structured, calm boarding environment I’m a professional dog handler with years of experience working behavior cases, especially dogs who need calm leadership, structure, and confidence. I focus on creating a peaceful atmosphere that helps even overwhelmed or anxious dogs feel safe. ⸻ 🐾 What I Offer on Rover • Structured boarding • Calm daycare • Low-distraction walks • Crate routine & decompression • Confidence-building enrichment • Safe environment for overwhelmed or nervous dogs ⸻ 🎓 My Background With Dogs Outside Rover, I run a dog training company and primarily work with: • Aggressive dogs • High-drive dogs • Dogs needing strong leadership • Reactivity and behavioral issues This background allows me to give dogs a steady, structured, and predictable environment — but all boarding/daycare stays booked through Rover remain on Rover. ⸻ 🧡 Interested in training too? Feel free to ask questions. If formal programs are needed, I can guide you toward options through my workplace while keeping Rover bookings on Rover.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Alex was absolutely amazing with my pup and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience ! He took really good care of her (even gave her a bath before i picked her up) and kept me updated with tons of pictures and videos, all shared in a Google album, which I loved. It made being away so much easier. I was really impressed and will definitely be booking with him again.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I work from home full-time, so the dogs in my care stay on a steady routine throughout the day. They get structured potty breaks in the morning, afternoon, and evening, along with controlled free-access time inside the home. Each dog rotates between supervised relaxation, enrichment, and crate decompression for safety. Feeding is done on a schedule, and the house stays calm, predictable, and well-managed from morning to bedtime.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
⭐ Safety in My Home & How My Professional Background Protects Your Dog Your dog’s safety is my top priority. As a full-time professional dog trainer and K9 handler, I’m trained to recognize stress signals, prevent unsafe situations, and maintain a calm, structured environment at all times. Dogs in my care follow a consistent routine with controlled free-access, supervised rotations, and crate decompression to ensure everyone stays safe, relaxed, and comfortable. I never mix incompatible dogs, and I manage introductions slowly and intentionally. Doors, gates, and access points are always secured, and feeding is done individually to avoid conflict. My home stays quiet, predictable, and designed with safety in mind — no chaotic household, no unsupervised interactions, and no high-risk situations. On the medical side, I have hands-on experience with canine first aid, injury prevention, and emergency response from years of working with high-level training dogs, including behavioral and working K9s. I’m comfortable handling unexpected situations, recognizing early signs of discomfort or illness, and taking appropriate action quickly and calmly. Your dog will be supervised, supported, and cared for by someone who understands canine behavior deeply and knows how to create a safe, structured environment where dogs can decompress and thrive.
A typical day
Dogs staying with me get a perfect mix of fun, exercise, and mental enrichment! We do structured play, slat-mill workouts for safe energy burn, confidence-building walks, and plenty of brain-teasing games like puzzles, scent work, and impulse-control exercises. Your pup stays active, stimulated, and happy the entire time!