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Chris O.

Norfolk, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Chris can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Availability

I work from home 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays so I can tend to your dog when I’m not in a meeting. My wife gets home around 3pm. We are home on weekends.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Chris O.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in backyard to use the bathroom and/or play. Dogs have the freedom to roam around the house and may sleep in the same bedroom.

Home

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

Information Chris O. would like to know about your pet

So that we can accommodate your pet for the best stay, We ask if your dog has special needs to let us know In advance during booking.

A typical day

It’s important to stimulate your dogs to physical activity and we enjoy walks around the neighborhood and the parks near by. Even the beach when the weather is nice! We have plenty of balls for the fetching babies to enjoy!

Location

Norfolk, VA

Chris O.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Barktastic and Pawsitive vibes

Pet care experience

Hi! I’ve been taking care of my own dog since 2014 and she’s senior now 13 years old. My wife and I rescued our dog mochi 3 years ago now. so we are experienced in taking care of young and older fur babies. I work from home and have a fenced in yard. We don’t usually leave the house for more than 4 hours. My wife enjoys making all natural yummy dog treats for our fur babies that your fur babies will be able to enjoy as well! (If paw-rents agree☺️) we enjoy taking our dogs for walks around the neighborhood and the park on a regular when the weather agrees!

Reviews

Darrin D.
Boarding • May 02, 2026
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Both of them were so attentive and took great care of my pup, who was not feeling very well and needed extra attention. I received daily updates, sometimes twice a day, which helped me a lot while I was away. I highly recommend them.

David B.
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026
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We use Chris often to watch our pup, we never have any concerns, Chris always takes great care of him, provides updates to us, and our dog loves going over there

Cory M.
Boarding • Oct 08, 2025
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Always the best!

Cynthia S.
Boarding • Sep 22, 2025
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Yeshe seemed happy and brushed. We are using Chris again in two weeks

About Chris O.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in backyard to use the bathroom and/or play. Dogs have the freedom to roam around the house and may sleep in the same bedroom.

Home

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

Information Chris O. would like to know about your pet

So that we can accommodate your pet for the best stay, We ask if your dog has special needs to let us know In advance during booking.

A typical day

It’s important to stimulate your dogs to physical activity and we enjoy walks around the neighborhood and the parks near by. Even the beach when the weather is nice! We have plenty of balls for the fetching babies to enjoy!

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Chris O.

Norfolk, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews