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Dan G.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Dan can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Dan can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

The Pup School is built on helping my clients with their pups and I structure my days & weeks around being able to help pup parents in any way I can!

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Not available
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About Dan G.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced back yard and my single-family home is off a quiet street in a safe neighborhood. My pup and I are excited to make your special pup comfortable during their stay with us!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Dan G. would like to know about your pet

What are the dog’s specific social habits? We can meet other dogs on the property or at the park across the street, or we can take a solo walk, or stay home and lounge, maybe relax on the balcony

A typical day

Besides a fenced, grass-covered property, there is a large park directly across the street, which includes a dog park for socially inclined doggos - as well as an assortment of balls and ropes for active play.

Location

Menlo Park, CA

Dan G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Prof Dog Trainer Own The Pup School

Pet care experience

Hi, I am Dan - I own & operate The Pup School, in The Peninsula. I am an expert dog trainer, specializing in Positive Reinforcement methods and teaching people how to best train their dogs for long-lasting healthy habits! I have been training, caring & dog-sitting for private clients for nearly 8 years. I believe that a dog’s happiness and health are directly tied to their experiences with good people, a good routine, and healthy interactions with other dogs and their environment. My dog is a 5 year-old Black Lab mix named Kal El, who is beyond friendly and is very well behaved. Kal loves having dog-friends over; whether we are playing, going on walks or exploring any of the area’s many local parks. I’ve had 4 amazing dogs throughout my life - A Black Lab, Belgian Shepard, a Golden Retriever and a Chihuahua mix). I am familiar and comfortable with handling and looking after large & small breeds with their differing needs. Every dog is an individual and while each breed has it’s characteristics, I hold the most important thing for a caretaker is to understand a specific pet’s needs. I am looking forward to hearing about your special dog!

Reviews

Kadina J.
Boarding • Apr 01, 2026
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Dan was so good with our pup! She can be nervous around people who approach her and he gave her time to warm up to him and check him out. They had a great weekend going to the park, his class, and the mall and she met lots of new dogs.

William B.
Doggy Day Care • Dec 05, 2025
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Dan is truly the dog whisperer! Easy to work with, very knowledgeable about dog behavior and very caring with all the dogs in his orbit.

Joao C.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 30, 2025
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Dan did an amazing job taking care of our high-energy GSP puppy, Toast! Toast loved staying at Dan’s, playing with the other dogs, and going on park adventures. Dan was super flexible with our schedule and really great with Toast. We felt completely at ease knowing he was in good hands

Elektra K.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 30, 2025
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Thank you for being so hospitable, welcoming and flexible. Seems like Elektra had a great time. Thank you for taking care of her.

About Dan G.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced back yard and my single-family home is off a quiet street in a safe neighborhood. My pup and I are excited to make your special pup comfortable during their stay with us!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Dan G. would like to know about your pet

What are the dog’s specific social habits? We can meet other dogs on the property or at the park across the street, or we can take a solo walk, or stay home and lounge, maybe relax on the balcony

A typical day

Besides a fenced, grass-covered property, there is a large park directly across the street, which includes a dog park for socially inclined doggos - as well as an assortment of balls and ropes for active play.

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Dan G.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews