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Craig W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Craig W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

A calm & safe environment.

Currently not a dog owner but had one most of my childhood & adult life. I am widowed & retired. Former dog walker at Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Lynnwood WA. Nine years volunteering at the wildlife center as a caretaker helper. PAWS dog fosterer 2012-2013.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
55 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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7 ratings
Patricia E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

Craig was wonderful and is huge a dog lover! He had us over to his house before hand and gave a full tour. Communication was good and he gave very thorough feedback about everything including how our pup ate, drank, walked, bathroom, and any other behaviors.

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Merry M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 01, 2026

Our Jasper had an excellent stay with Craig! We met beforehand and let Jasper get comfortable with where he would be staying and got to chat with Craig and get to know him a bit. Craig was very good at walking us through all the care and attention that Jasper would receive and answered all my questions. We felt very safe leaving our pup with him. I would recommend others to reach out to Craig for his services and we will definitely use his sitting services again too.

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Amanda G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 02, 2026

Craig was so amazing with my dog Pepper. He watched her for over a week and sent photos and updates. I felt that she was in great care and will be having Craig as her future sitter.

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Blake B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 12, 2026

Craig was a fantastic dog sitter for our lively 8 yr old Corgi. Communication was quick, he sent us plenty of photos and overall a 10/10 experience. Will definitely use Craig again.

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Lori B.
Nov 30, 2025

Craig is amazing with our 2 dogs. He has watched them several times for us. Our dogs are always very well cared for and loved while in his care. He sends us daily updates and pictures. Our dogs adore Craig and get so excited when it's time to go see him! I would 100% recommend Craig for any job through Rover.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Perfectly, I've done it many times for friends, neighbors & relatives. Since retiring 18 years & widowed 11 years ago, my routine is fairly open. One dog at a time, please.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Lots of love & attention. I will play with the dog as much as it wishes. If the dog is allowed on furniture & it wants to be there near me, we will share the sofa together evenings watching TV. I live within walking distance of Willis Tucker Park, Snohomish WA, and won't take the dog to any dog to the off-leash areas. My home is calm & quiet. TV only comes on in the evening & due to my hearing loss, I stream the audio. I will share my bed with the dog. I live in a Rambler should a dog have a problem with stairs.

A typical day

I have a fully fenced, and secured back yard, big enough to play fetch in. There are many miles of wooded trails in my neighborhood & I am within walking distance of an 82-acre county park.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Craig can host up to 1 pet per night
Does the dog have any health concerns or needs medications. Overall personality & general behavior. Any separation anxiety. What frightens or upsets the dog. Prone to nip, bite or show any signs of aggression. Any problems being around other people besides me. Are car rides a problem. How is the dog corrected for unwanted behavior. Any problems chewing on things other than chew toys. How does dog let a person know it needs to go potty. Any excess barking issues. How much exercise is needed. Allowed on furniture where does the dog like to sleep? Is the dog prone to digging, trying to escape or door bolting, grabbing things like socks then not releasing or eating things outdoors it shouldn't, like dog or rabbit feces. Dietary restrictions.
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.