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Barbara & Dirk B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Barbara & Dirk B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Barbara & Dirk have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
43 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your dog's home away from home!

We’ve loved and cared for animals our entire lives and have years of hands-on experience with dogs of different ages, sizes, personalities, and physical needs. That lifelong experience helped us create a home designed specifically for dogs’ safety and comfort, where we care for only one pup at a time so we can give them our full attention. With a fenced yard, lots of supervision, and very little time spent alone, your dog will enjoy a calm, loving environment filled with playtime, cuddles, and personalized care.

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
43 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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13 ratings
Megan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 09, 2026

I almost hate to say how amazing Barbara and Dirk are for fear they’ll get booked up! But, they really are fantastic dog lovers and people.

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Megan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Barbara and Dirk. Great communication, loving care for our dog.

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cindi h.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

Mackenzie was very happy and spoiled during her stay. She will definitely be back ❤️

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Rebecca C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 02, 2026

Our dog had a wonderful visit with Barbara and Dirk. They have a great setup for dogs, are friendly, and are good communicators. They even put up with us being later than expected on pickup. We’ll definitely use them again.

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Nooshin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026

If you want to treat your dog for the spa / vacation while you are gone , do not look any other place ! They are so amazing and lovely . Zoe is also a sweetheart 😍My dog fell in love with both of them instantly! I can not explain how wonderful and lovely they both are . Will definitely bring my dog back

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Andrea T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 11, 2026

Very kind, responsive, attentive, and sent pictures and updates. They were very accommodating, patient, and loving with our special needs dog. Would highly recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Our daily routine is built around the dogs in our care. One of us is home most of the day, so your pup will have very little, if any, time alone. We provide regular potty breaks, supervised outdoor time in our fenced yard, play sessions, walks (if that’s part of their routine), and plenty of cuddle and relax time throughout the day. We’re happy to follow your dog’s normal feeding, sleeping, and medication schedule so their stay feels familiar, comfortable, and stress-free.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We offer a calm, safe, and loving home for your dog while you’re away. We intentionally care for only one dog at a time, so your pup gets our full attention and a peaceful, stress-free stay (no crowded doggy sleepovers here!).

Pets

A typical day

One of us is home almost all the time, so your dog will have little to no time alone—which means plenty of cuddles, playtime, and personalized care throughout the day. And full honesty: we might like dogs more than people… but in the best possible way. It just means your pup will get VIP treatment, lots of affection, and probably a few extra compliments about how cute they are. If you’re looking for a sitter who provides a safe, cozy, low-stress home with lots of love and attention, we’d be honored to care for your dog like they’re our own.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Barbara & Dirk can host up to 1 pet per night
Before your pup arrives, we love getting the inside scoop! Tell us all the important details — quirks, routines, favorite toys, secret talents, and anything they consider highly suspicious (vacuum cleaners, mail carriers, men wearing hats, etc.). Do they sleep in a crate, a dog bed, or diagonally across a king-size bed like royalty? Are they an early riser or a professional snoozer? The more we know, the easier it is to make their stay feel like a home away from home. Plus, we like to be fully prepared for important things… like their preferred cuddle schedule.
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.