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Charles A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Charles A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Charles has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Lab Dad Dog Service

I have owned and cared for dogs all of my life. I have had Labrador Retrievers since college but have a love for all dogs. My wife calls me the dog whisperer as I truly believe that dogs sense and know who have a love for dogs.

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and doggie door for my two dogs. I am available to board your fur baby at my home after an initial meet and greet with my Lab and Yorkie Poo. Both our dogs love children, people and of course other dogs.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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11 ratings
Billy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

Charles was a Godsend for our 2 year old golden retriever Cassie. We had boarded her before at kennels but knew we wanted to find a better solution for her. Charles is patient, passionate, and has a true gift for caring for dogs. His home is welcoming and warm. We got periodic updates on how Cassie was doing and never doubted she was being cared for as she would be at home. The only downside is that Cassie had a slight post-vacation depression because she didn’t see Charles everyday once our trip was over! 10 out of 10, we will absolutely hope to book Charles again in the future!

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Tiana W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Allie has such a blast every time!

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Elizabeth K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 04, 2026

Charles took our boy at a very short notice and was so kind to pivot when our plans got pushed . Charlie had a blast hanging at the pool and getting to play with the other pups. A++ thank you

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Lauren M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 31, 2026

We could not recommend Charlie enough!! He was absolutely amazing with our Maizey girl, a Godsend!! We had never left her with anybody before, as she is only 2, and we were very anxious about leaving her for a whole 9 days while going on a cruise. He allowed us to do a trial day to see how she would do and to let her know we would be back, and he was very encouraging the whole way. He took the time and attention to send lots of pictures and videos and let me know anything that came up, like new dogs coming in or whatever. He made us feel so comfortable and would tell us about her day and night so that we could actually relax, knowing she was in loving hands. Charlie is so kind and relaxed with dogs; he truly loves them! Maizey is a lot, an Aussie-Heeler (LOTS of energy), so we were very uneasy about the whole situation, but Charlie truly helped us to trust him and we were able to enjoy our vacation. He took her on walks, engaged in recall training, took her on vacation to his lake house, and even gave her a sweet gift while there. We will absolutely use Charlie every single time. We now feel like we have found a trusted sitter while we do life with our kids every now and then… or maybe even just a play date for herself with his dogs Haley and Shay and their friends that come over, Duke being one of MayMay’s faves!! Thank you so much, Charlie!! We truly truly appreciate you and felt blessed to have found you.

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Tiana W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 28, 2026

Super friendly and communicative and took great care of my sweet girl!

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Christopher K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Our furry baby always has a great time. Charlie is amazing when it comes to pets.

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Schedule

I am retired from IBM after 42 years of service and look forward to taking care of your fur babies! Dogs have always been an important part of my life and I am excited to spend more time with these amazing animals.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Charles can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please provide a brief description of what your expectations are for your fur baby. Any special requests or activities can be discussed in our initial consultation.
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.