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Dana H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
182 repeat clients
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Dana H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
182 repeat clients

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from $49 per night

Highlights

Dana has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your Dog Will Be Part Of Our Family

Hi, my name is Dana Hettman and I am a life-long animal lover and dog owner. My husband, Ken and I currently have one dog of our own, Finnegan, a long haired black and tan mini dachshund. We have had 7 dachshunds since we were married 40 years ago, and my parents bred dachshunds while I was growing up. Our home is completely fenced with a large yard, and since my husband has a silk screening business here, there is someone at our residence at all times. I drove a school bus, but retired as of May 2021, so have plenty of free time to give most of my attention to your precious pup. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover all my life, with my parents breeding and showing dachshunds at one point! My husband and I have had 7 dachshunds and one sheepdog in the 35 years that we have been married. About my yard We have a large, completely fenced in yard. Our house sets in the center of the lot, so there is plenty of yard in the back and the front of the house. My experience administering medication I am comfortable administering medication, as long as there is detailed instructions. I retired from school bus driving, as of May 2021, and have plenty of time to care for your dog, and their needs. (as long as I am not already booked up.) I have a large, fully fenced yard, (a sort of private dog park!), that they can roam, run, play and explore in. And I can easily crate dogs if needed.....

Qualifications

182 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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384 ratings
Valerie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mai 25, 2026

Dana has been our go to sitter since we started using Rover. Our dog Jewels loves her and her dog. Thank you Dana!

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June B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • März 19, 2026

Dana is very accommodating to our two dogs and we’re looking forward to having them stay with her again.

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Casey H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • März 13, 2026

Greta LOVES her playcations at Dana's!Thank you!!

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Rosemarie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dez. 16, 2025

Dana is great. She's very considerate and my dogs are well taken cared of . She's very much appreciated and highly recommended. I'd always bring my dogs to her when needed.

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Rosemarie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dez. 13, 2025

Dana takes good care of our small breed dogs that she is our go to person when we need someone who can be trusted while we are away. We keep going back to her for care of our precious pooches...

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Kim M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dez. 02, 2025

Dana is the best! Thank you so much!!!🌺🩷😊

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Schedule

I am retired, so I have plenty of time to play with and care for your pup. I am here with your dog most of the time, with them able to roam freely in my house when I am home, but may need to confine them in my dog room if I need to be gone briefly for an appointment or to the store.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large, fully fenced yard and one dog who lives here, to keep your pup company when I am busy around the house. I separate all dogs when feeding.

Pets

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I will take your dog on walks around our neighborhood. We have a 1.5 mile loop that has very little traffic and is very scenic with views of Mount Rainier and Lake Tapps. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Small dogs will sleep in your crate in our house. Large dogs will sleep in a crate in our house. Time I'll spend with your dog I have no children at home, so I plan on spending the majority of the day with your dog, giving them plenty of loving attention.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Dana can host up to 3 pets per night
Are your pups crate trained for the night time? Do they get along with others, have they already had some socialization? Are they house broken completely? Do they chew or scratch at doors? Do they sleep through the night? Do they have any allergies? Are they updated with their vaccinations? Do they suffer from separation anxiety? Are they 'jumpers'-as in over fences? Do they have specific words for obedience? (ex. 'elbows' instead of lay down.)
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.