Colin D.
Colin D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$20 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog lover that your dog loves too
About Me Based on Mission Valley, San Diego. I’ve consistently cared for and owned dogs for the past 15 years. My experience ranges from raising puppies to providing care for senior dogs. Labrador Retriever (Childhood Dog): Cared for my dog for 12 years, gaining experience with both puppies and senior dogs. - Current Dog: I have a 2-year-old Labrador, whom I raised from 8 weeks old, giving me hands-on experience with puppy care and training. Training Experience I have personally trained dogs in the following commands and behaviors: - Basic commands: “Sit,” “Lay Down,” “Stay,” “Heel,” “Shake Paws” - Meal Training: "Okay/Release" command to wait before eating - Crate Training: Experienced in proper crate training methods Petsitting Experience - Have completed 25+ petsitting jobs outside of Rover - Comfortable staying in clients' homes and adapting to different dog routines - Very familiar with various dog behaviors and tendencies Strong & Experienced Dog Walker – Can Handle Multiple Dogs - Have successfully walked three large dogs at once on multiple occasions, maintaining full control - Experienced in handling reactive or strong dogs that may pull on the leash - My strength allows me to prevent dogs from lunging, pulling away, or getting into danger on walks Your Dog’s Safety Comes First - My strength and quick reflexes allow me to protect dogs in unexpected situations, whether it’s another aggressive dog approaching or ensuring they don’t run into traffic - I remain fully alert and in control during walks, prioritizing your pet’s safety at all times Have a BIG Dog? I have experience caring for large and powerful breeds, including Cane Corsos, Mastiffs, and dogs over 140 lbs. If you need someone who can confidently handle strong dogs, I’m the perfect fit. Athletic Pet Sitter – Ideal for High-Energy Dogs If your dog needs long walks, runs, or intense play sessions to burn energy, I’ve got you covered. My athletic background includes: - 10+ years in football and wrestling - Olympic weightlifting experience (strength & endurance) -Marathon training (great for dogs that love long runs)
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I’ll make sure to tend to their specific needs. So for instance, my labrador needs constant interaction and stimulation, so I make sure to play with my dog at least 3 times a day and go for two walks. I make sure your dog has gone out to go potty multiple times throughout the day, keep their water and food up refilled, and provide treats to them after they go potty. You can expect to come home to a cleaner house than you left it, in addition to happy pets.
Ratings and reviews
Colin is very reliable and an excellent communicator.
Colin is extremely reliable! Even on short notice. We appreciate him!!
Colin did an exceptional job walking our two very large dogs (~120 lbs each). He was knowledgeable, calm, clearly experienced, and gave them a great physical and mental experience.
Colin took excellent care of my pup on his walk. He is great to work with and we will definitely be repeat clients.
Amazing dog walker and I so appreciate all the updates he shared. Walter is a big fan and we hope to work with Colin again!!
Colin was an amazing dog sitter! Sent us such thoughtful updates and photos every single day we were gone. We were also having trouble with some of our smoke alarms needing batteries replaced and some trouble with him getting back into the house. He stayed calm and helpful throughout it all. We returned to a happy pup, clean home and a very nice gift/note. Would highly recommend!
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Schedule
I have a pretty flexible schedule through August of 2026 before school starts up. If possible, let me know a couple days in advance so we can get you booked.