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Craig & Melissa S.

Sioux Falls, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

Craig & Melissa can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

Craig works from home, so we are able to adjust to your pet's needs, and with our dog recently passing we will be able to provide all of our attention to your fur baby.

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About Craig & Melissa S.

Communication

76% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a home in a quiet neighborhood off of 77th & Louise. We have a fully fenced in yard, and Craig enjoys taking walks over lunch. We are also willing to take your baby to a dog park if that is something they enjoy, we are very familiar with the one off of Cliff & 229.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Craig & Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

We like to know where your pet usually sleeps, we do have a few pet beds so not necessary to bring any along. We love it if you bring a few toys also!

A typical day

With craig working from home we are able to get your pets outside quite often to play a little fetch or just enjoy the day. Also allows for a quick walk over lunch!

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Craig & Melissa S.'s Neighborhood

Work from Home - Empty Nesters!

Pet care experience

We both grew up with dogs in our home and during our 35 years of marriage we have had 3 wonderful dogs, (a chow (Sierra), mixed breed (Parker) and a golden doodle (Cooper). Cooper recently passed and we would like to provide a great short-term home for traveling or visiting families in the Sioux Falls area! We work from home, so we will always be around as your "fur baby" adjusts to your departure. We are big fans of the ROVER app and will send multiple pictures during your travels and happy to communicate with your regularly on their vacation.

Reviews

Taylor W.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 11, 2026
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Ciri had SO much fun! We were both a little nervous since it was her first time being with someone she wasn’t familiar with, but Craig and Melissa made sure she felt at home! Craig would send me pictures and updates throughout the day which definitely helped ease my anxiety. Every night I brought Ciri home, she was EXHAUSTED from having so much fun going on walks and playing outside. Will definitely be booking with them again.

Sarah S.
Boarding • May 15, 2026
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Craig & Melissa were AMAZING! Our mini aussie,Jax, can be a bit of a nervous guy. Jax took to Craig so well and they made him feel like a part of their family during his stay. We loved the daily updates and pictures. They were extremely thoughtful of our requests and Jax's needs. Their yard does have a shared fence with 2 dogs next door. Craig was cautious of taking Jax on his leash when they were also outside.

Shane K.
Boarding • Mar 02, 2026
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Very pleased with our whole experience. Nova was well taken care of and we received lots of pictures. Very happy with our decision to let her stay with Craig and Melissa.

Ruth K.
Boarding • Feb 06, 2026
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Craig and Melissa were super! They sent regular updates of Bobbi Jo’s stay with them along with pictures. Our girl looked like she was having a great time and was well caref for.

About Craig & Melissa S.

Communication

76% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a home in a quiet neighborhood off of 77th & Louise. We have a fully fenced in yard, and Craig enjoys taking walks over lunch. We are also willing to take your baby to a dog park if that is something they enjoy, we are very familiar with the one off of Cliff & 229.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Craig & Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

We like to know where your pet usually sleeps, we do have a few pet beds so not necessary to bring any along. We love it if you bring a few toys also!

A typical day

With craig working from home we are able to get your pets outside quite often to play a little fetch or just enjoy the day. Also allows for a quick walk over lunch!

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Craig & Melissa S.

Sioux Falls, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews