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Antonio D.

Gatineau, QC

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Antonio can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Antonio can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I always find it so exciting to have a new "friend" be apart of my day that I can't help but give them my undivided attention. No matter this age, size, or energy level of your pet, I will always stive to give them the exact amount of play, walks, bathroom breaks, treats, and overall attention they may need. We're very lucky to live in a very walk-able neighbourhood near the Gatineau River and Lac Leamy, so regular walks are doable.

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About Antonio D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pet owners need to have a great deal of trust in their petsitters. Whenever I watch pets, I love to have constant communication with the owner - sending them regular updates and photos throughout the day. Even if their pet is having no problems and seemingly a very happy time, it's still important that the owners know that so they feel more at ease. We thankfully have a very large backyard which would make bathroom breaks very easy, however, at the moment our yard is not fenced, so I would only feel comfortable taking them on bathroom breaks both on-leash and supervised. We're very lucky to live in a very walk-able neighbourhood near the Gatineau River and Lac Leamy, so regular walks are doable. Additionally, we live in a bungalow with a door that closes, so we can block off stairs if that is also a concern for you.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Antonio D. would like to know about your pet

As a pet sitter, I would ensure your pet's well-being by providing regular feeding, ample exercise, affectionate attention, and a clean environment. Adhere to any specific dietary or medical requirements and maintain open communication with the owner for updates and emergencies.

A typical day

Walks on the trans-canada trail, visits to the dog park (if allowed), car rides (if allowed), visits to dog friendly public spaces (if allowed), stimulating dog treat puzzels

Location

Gatineau, QC

Antonio D.'s Neighborhood

Quality Care for your Pets

Pet care experience

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved all pets and animals. Growing up in Italy, my family always loved to have a non-human family member to take care of. My fondest childhood memories were playing with our labrador retriever, Lola, and later adopting another dog named Spenk (named after a popular anime cartoon charater in Italy at the time) in my adolescence. We also had pet chipmunks at one time! I continued living with and taking care of dogs while I lived with host families in Austrailia and New Zealand in my 20s. When I moved to Canada and later met my now-wife, she was a dogsitter through Rover. It was through her that I was able to discover this opportunity and help her with the various responsibilities that came with petsitting. I find taking care of pets in this way to be so rewarding - it boosted my mood, and helped get me moving! Unfortunately, my wife is no longer able to continue being a petsitter due to the committments of her current full-time job. However, since moving to the National Capital Region, we have regularly watched our friends' pets, both at our house and theirs. We both agree, that we really hope to have a pet of our own one day, but for now the best way to fill that void is for me to continue petsitting.

Cat care experience

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Antonio also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Vanessa G.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2025
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Great communication, bon service!

Shelley M.
Boarding • May 27, 2025
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Antonio and Nina were wonderful. Took good care of my pup and are the nicest people! Look forward to leaving him with them again.

Tie M.
Doggy Day Care • May 17, 2025
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Lucky we had Antonio and his wife taking care of doudou for a day, I can see Doudou was happy and had a great time! No doubt will come back.

Komlanvi D.
Boarding • Mar 26, 2025
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Antonio was fantastic with Booky. We will rebook. Thank you.

About Antonio D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pet owners need to have a great deal of trust in their petsitters. Whenever I watch pets, I love to have constant communication with the owner - sending them regular updates and photos throughout the day. Even if their pet is having no problems and seemingly a very happy time, it's still important that the owners know that so they feel more at ease. We thankfully have a very large backyard which would make bathroom breaks very easy, however, at the moment our yard is not fenced, so I would only feel comfortable taking them on bathroom breaks both on-leash and supervised. We're very lucky to live in a very walk-able neighbourhood near the Gatineau River and Lac Leamy, so regular walks are doable. Additionally, we live in a bungalow with a door that closes, so we can block off stairs if that is also a concern for you.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Antonio D. would like to know about your pet

As a pet sitter, I would ensure your pet's well-being by providing regular feeding, ample exercise, affectionate attention, and a clean environment. Adhere to any specific dietary or medical requirements and maintain open communication with the owner for updates and emergencies.

A typical day

Walks on the trans-canada trail, visits to the dog park (if allowed), car rides (if allowed), visits to dog friendly public spaces (if allowed), stimulating dog treat puzzels

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.
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Antonio D.

Gatineau, QC

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews