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Christopher J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Christopher J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $26 per night

Highlights

Christopher has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Ret. Groomer, fur-ever a dog lover!

I am a retired veterinary groomer with experience working with and loving all ages and sizes of dog. I have a soft spot for chihuahuas (if I’m being honest, ALL toy breeds), shih tzu, pugs, mini doodles, and bulldogs. I have experience with extreme seniors and dogs in hospice care, applying eye, ear, and oral medicines. I am happy to brush dogs and trim their nails while they are with me. I have experience training puppies to enjoy being groomed through rewards, praise, and patience. My own three dogs are two shih tzu and a Heinz 57 ranging from 9-17lbs, all of them are comfortable with and enjoy interacting with other dogs, but respect that some dogs don’t want to play. They are all neutered. I also have a sweet kitty who has her own living space where dogs cannot go in my home and prefers to hang out there when visitors are here. Petcare is my full time job, so I can enjoy my time with your baby! My home is pet friendly, all stairs are blocked by baby gates to prevent any falls. Dogs in my home are allowed on all furniture, have a nice fenced in backyard to play in, and are given potty breaks as often as needed. I am conveniently located near both the Monon and Broad Ripple Park.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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27 ratings
Denise T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 04, 2026

This is Chris’ second time taking care of Winnie. Both stays she came back happy. Chris communicated regularly she shared photos of Winnie during her stay. He’s always responsive and and friendly. Definitely will use him again!

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Jilliane P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 29, 2026

Our dog came home happy and tired from playing with Christopher’s dogs. He was responsive and sent pics throughout the stay, which was really nice. Definitely will book again with him!

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Alyssa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2026

Second time having Christopher watch Archer and he was great! Communicative, flexible and caring! Thank you for watching him!

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Stacy Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 06, 2026

This was a great experience for my dog Audrey. She is a bit set in her ways and takes meds for medical issues. Christopher did great caring for her. I also got daily pics and updates.

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Alyssa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 18, 2026

Christopher was great to work with! He was super sweet to my dog, spoke highly of him and followed all my care directions. He was highly communicative and very flexible! I appreciate his care! We have already booked our next boarding stay with him.

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Denise T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 11, 2026

My baby girl enjoyed her stay with Chris! He was very responsive, and sent me photos and updates during her time there. She can back happy and healthy! Would definitely use Chris again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a stay at home dog dad who can adapt my schedule to the needs of the dogs in my care. I am able to taxi pets as needed to and from their home to mine as well.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I perform maintenance grooming such as brushing and nail trims/filing on my own in home grooming table with my own tools. I follow owner directions on feeding and toileting. Dogs are allowed on all furniture in my home. Any dog in my home is treated with the same love and attentiveness as my own dogs. I respect that some dogs may need one on one attention without other dogs present and I can provide that if needed.

Pets

A typical day

I love giving dogs the enrichment needed to live their best lives, and the process of finding out each individual’s preferences is a fun challenge to work through! I have a wide range of toys and enrichment puzzles to keep both their brains and bodies as healthy as possible.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Christopher can host up to 1 pet per night
I am happy to customize a routine for each dog I interact with, making sure they are getting enough mental and physical enrichment. Please let me know your dogs preferences, even if they seem silly! My goal is for them to look forward to our time together.
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.