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Ben B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Ben B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
23 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Never Met An Animal I Didn't Like

I've had animals in my life as long as I can remember. My parents were big Dobermann rescue fans and I became accustomed to large dogs early on. It wasn't until I took care of a three-legged Chihuahau named Ingmar that I fell for smaller breeds. These days I'm a sucker for pretty much any pup I meet.

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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43 ratings
Logan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

My little Daisy spends a lot of her life in the care of others, due to the rigorous travel schedule work requires of me. I say all that to magnify the impact of my stance that Ben is the best sitter she has EVER had! Ben and his sidekick, Colby, took incredible care of my girl. He met with us prior to scheduling our overnight, which we always appreciate. He sent me regular updates and photos of Daisy during her stay with him. Overall, I felt extremely confident that Daisy was exceptionally well taken care of during her stay with Ben. We highly, highly recommend his services.

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Robert A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

Ben provided excellent care for my seven year-old dachshund Coco. He sent me daily updates which provided comfort for this dog dad. Coco seemed happy and well cared for upon picking her up. She was wagging her tail and turned back to say goodbye to Ben (and his sweet Chihuahua, Colby) I highly recommend Ben to provide care for your pup... Coco will definitely be back!

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Sean R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

My corgi, Fred, had a great stay with Ben. I'd highly recommend Ben to my fellow dog parents and intend to have Fred stay with him the next time I travel. Ben is a great communicator. He is responsive and provided numerous photos daily. I could see how happy Fred was in every photo. So much so I was worried Fred would be disappointed to come home!

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Jamella S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 04, 2024

Ben took great care of my sweet girl, Penelope, so much that she didn't even notice me when I came to pick her up! He sent many photos and videos of her running around, sleeping, and getting fresh air. I was nervous searching for a dog sitter out of fear of her being mistreated. Ben assuaged all of my fears the second that I met him. His energy is very calm and welcoming. He spoke to his dog, my dog, and a third dog that he was watching with such love and tenderness. I will be contacting him again when I need a sitter.

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Molly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 29, 2024

Ben rocks!! Always my go to when I need to board my pup. He sends awesome pics, makes sure that my dog gets plenty of exercise and you can tell how much he loves all dogs!

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Monica B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 14, 2024

Ben is so accommodating and the best with my dog! Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work as a freelance video editor and can make my own schedule, so I'm able work around a client's needs. Pet care is also a welcome break from staring at a screen for hours on end.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I treat all animals no differently than I would our own. I take my little fur baby Colby out three times a day for at least 30 minutes and play with him on and off all day long.

Pets

A typical day

I like playing fetch, tug of war and I have extensive experience with flirt poles and saliva-drenched Kongs. I live in Crown Heights and I love walking dogs in my neighborhood. Brower Park and Dr. Ronald McNair Park are both great places to roam and socialize with other dogs, and for longer outings Prospect Park is a real buffet for the senses.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Ben can host up to 2 pets per night
Anything big or small. Obviously special needs and behavioral specifics are important but so is knowing that a dog prefers scratching behind the ears or toys that squeak.
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.