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Dan G.

Star Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5 out of 5.0 stars
•56 reviews
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Dan G. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Very good dog-sitting

Pet care experience

I moved away from the New England area during the pandemic and came to the Midwest where I didn’t know anyone. Back home, I had friends and family begging me to go on vacation so they could dog sit my dog, but here, without knowing too many people, finding a dog sitter was a really difficult ordeal. Thankfully, Rover and other apps helped, especially when I was able to travel again. I'm looking to help out in the same way this app and others helped me. I live in a large home with my wife Kelly (can't seem to figure out how to add her name but she'll also be helping with sitting), two dog friendly cats, and a very chill dog of our own. Pearl and Boy are our orange kitties and Candy is a 55lb brown lab mix. Candy and I used to be a certified therapy animal team when we had more time on our hands. All three animals love company (mostly human company but other animals are more than welcome, too) so your pet will definitely not be alone while you're away between us five. We do have a fenced-in yard, a dog specific area over the garage and all dogs are welcome to roam the entire house - especially if you also allow that in your home. But if your animal needs their own space, they have the loft, the yard, and various dog beds to decompress throughout the house. The old owners of our home used to be dog breeders and the home came with amenities specifically catered to hosting dogs. While we don’t and won’t breed ourselves, these features of the home make a great dog-friendly home for any pet while you’re away!

Reviews

Mark S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 24, 2025
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Dan and Kelly were amazing with our two dogs!! This is our first time using Rover and also our first time leaving our pups with someone who wasn’t our family, they are 8 & 9. Though we were fairly short notice, Dan helped walk us through the Rover process, allowed us to do a meet and greet ahead of time, and was very flexible with drop off and pick up. Not knowing how our dogs would do as a first time away from us with non-family, there was a lot of anxiety on our side and it all was put to rest with videos and pictures of our pups having a great time there! There’s no doubt our dogs have some quirks but Dan and Kelly took amazing care of them and made them/us feel very welcome! Their house is very pet friendly with the toys, beds, and large fenced in backyard. So grateful to have found them, and strongly recommend them for your furry family members!

Nicole H.
Dog Boarding • Apr 03, 2025
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Amazing amazing amazing!!!

Michael X.
Dog Boarding • Apr 02, 2025
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Absolutely awesome experience working with Dan. He was very accommodating, a great communicator, sent lots of pics, and clearly gave our golden, Jerry, a comfortable and caring home.

Daniel G.
Dog Boarding • Mar 10, 2025
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Dan is great! Fish has a great time when he’s over there and Dan has been very flexible!

About Dan G.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

How we care for your pet will be completely up to you and how you normally care for them. The goal is to keep the disruption of a routine to a minimum while treating your dog to a change of scenery and a new friend

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Dan G. would like to know about your pet

No special needs but can care for your dog with special needs if need be. I'd be very happy to do so. Rover won't let me continue without writing more so here it is.

A typical day

Three walks a day at a minimum, hiking, cross country skiing, beach, dog park (if allowed by owners) and so many dog toys. We got a bark box subscription and Candy doesn't play with all of the toys

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$36per night

Dan can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

We both work full time but Kelly is home three days a week and I’m home the other two. Typically my day revolves around when I should take the dogs out anyway. Usually one walk around 7am, another around noon, another around 5 when I get back and one before bed.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 11 hours ago
Dan can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Dan G.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

How we care for your pet will be completely up to you and how you normally care for them. The goal is to keep the disruption of a routine to a minimum while treating your dog to a change of scenery and a new friend

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Dan G. would like to know about your pet

No special needs but can care for your dog with special needs if need be. I'd be very happy to do so. Rover won't let me continue without writing more so here it is.

A typical day

Three walks a day at a minimum, hiking, cross country skiing, beach, dog park (if allowed by owners) and so many dog toys. We got a bark box subscription and Candy doesn't play with all of the toys

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

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Dan G.

Star Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5 out of 5.0 stars
•56 reviews