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Bruce P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
163 repeat clients
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Bruce P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
163 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$105 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Born in Year of the Dog

I have over 30 years experience owning, raising, sitting, photographing dogs. Nine years on Rover. Check out my other client dogs at my instagram: brucedogz. I have shown Bernese Mountain Dogs to champion level. I know that the worst part of a vacation or a job is thinking about how your dog is doing or planning and finding the right situation so you can travel or work without worry. I also have a double sized yard (50 feet wide) which is rare in San Francisco. There are also plenty of dog parks and Glen Canyon for hiking a block away. I usually have 3 or 4 other dogs here and strive to keep a balance of dogs that get along and love playing together. If your dog does not get along with others this won't work for you.

Qualifications

163 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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Dylan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 03, 2026

Bruce is super responsive and a great caregiver for the pups! He sent pictures and videos all day which made me feel confident and comfortable leaving our dog. We would definitely use his service again!

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Carol M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Bruce is awesome! My small dog loves him.

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Roman G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 09, 2026

Bruce is is excellent. Ziggy and Korra had fun hanging out with the other dogs in his yard. Bruce was proactive in making them feel comfortable and communicated well.

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Brooke W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 28, 2026

Bruce was great! This was our first time using a Rover sitter and we were really impressed. His communication was great - he was fast to respond and loved the photo updates. Will definitely book again.

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Kat I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Bruce threw the cutest party for our pup’s birthday and we are so grateful for the love he and his family have shown her ❤️

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Carol M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

Bruce has been wonderful for our little guy.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired and home all day so I don't leave the dogs unattended. My partner is also here a good portion of the time in case I need to go out.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I am home all day working on the house and garden. The dogs are active with me with plenty of access to the yard. Otherwise they live and sleep in the house with me like another family member.

A typical day

Lots of fetch and running around the yard with other dogs. Some tricks practice if you like, just be sure to give me a list of them.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Bruce can host up to 3 pets per night
I have a few dogs here at a time and I am not willing to watch dogs with aggression and resource guarding issues. I want a peaceful stay for the other dogs and myseslf.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.