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Candace P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Candace P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Bethesda, MD

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Home away from Home!

I love being surrounded by dogs (and so does my family)!! I have two dogs of my own, both very friendly shih tzu's (Tank and Tucker) as well my gecko "skittles". I have had dogs for the last 25 years including experience with both large and small breeds. For the Iast year, I have been assisting with local rescues, housing and training dogs to be ready for their new home. I believe in positive reinforcement and a providing a calm, relaxed environment for your pet when you are away. I would love to help you out providing care for your pets and/or take them for walks during the days while you are out. I am happy to accommodate the individual needs of your dog and you can trust that your fur baby will be in good hands with me! I have a flexible schedule and will be able to accommodate any of your dogs needs. I am a happy responsible and caring individual. I look forward to hearing from you.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Zach G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 04, 2026

Candace was wonderful - it was our first time leaving our rescue (10 nights) and she, her canine companions, and family all did a wonderful job welcoming a fearful but loving pup.

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Lena T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 19, 2026

My dog had another great visit with Candace while I was away for a family commitment. He is always so excited to visit there and this time even started crying to go in as soon as we pulled up. Candace is awesome!

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Doggy Day Care • Feb 12, 2026

Candace P. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Evalena T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 20, 2025

Candace continues to be an amazing dog sitter for my 1-year old pup. I really appreciate her responsiveness as well. She is always super pleasant and my dog has the best time at her house. He always comes home happy!

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Meredith F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 16, 2025

Candace is fantastic!! Highly recommend.

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Christine Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 03, 2025

Candace and her family did a great job caring for Rookie! He had a great time playing with Candace's dogs and running around in their big back yard.

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Schedule

I currently work from home and can provide multiple walks again. We also have a large fenced in back yard allowing for lots of play with the other dogs! We live near lots of trails if your dog prefers walks in the woods or along the river!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard with two very friendly dogs. Tucker loves to play with big and small dogs, and is good and knowing when to stop playing :)

Pets

A typical day

I love going on long walks and love having some furry companions to keep me company on my adventures. Many of my walks are through the local trail system or through my neighbourhood.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Candace can host up to 2 pets per night
Prior to booking I would like to know how your dog is with other dogs, how they react when meeting other dogs on leash. This provides me an opportunity to know whether or not they should be walked solo or if they can have play dates. I would also like to know if your dog has any special needs.
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.