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Daniel S.

Santa Monica, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Daniel can host

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

Availability

I have plenty of time to care for your animals! I work from home and have many, many years of experience caring for animals full time in rescue and daycare settings.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Daniel S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
78% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I take all necessary precautions and follow instructions to the letter. I’ve never had a safety issue in all my years sitting and boarding and owning animals.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Daniel S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or funny quirks 😂 I can adapt to anything! I’m a great improviser and your dog will get great care no matter what!

A typical day

Dogs in my care get plenty of supervised play, enrichment, and attention throughout the day. Depending on each dog’s personality and energy level, activities can include structured group play, beach runs, sniff walks, park outings, enrichment games, basic reinforcement training, fetch, tug, puzzle toys, and relaxing breaks for dogs who prefer a calmer environment.

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Daniel S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Confident handler for all dogs

Pet care experience

I love animals with a passion and have boarding and sitting since forever. I work for many animal rescues in enrichment and foster coordination and have 60+ 5 star reviews on wag. I’ve had dogs my whole life! And some of them have been very difficult! I’m known as the “dog guy” in my neighborhood and everyone reaches out to me for any issue with their dog 😂 So, your dog will get the absolute best care possible regardless of breed or energy level, we will adapt! I know every little tip and trick around here, every place dogs can go like hiking trails and beaches that aren’t technically allowed but aren’t enforced, etc. 😄 We’ll have the best time no matter what!

Reviews

Delbar D.
Doggy Day Care • may. 17, 2026
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Dan is fantastic! He is a great communicator and was flexible with changes in pick up times. Dimey had so much fun on all their adventures going to the beach, hiking, and dog park together. He has a great space for the dogs to play outside too. Dimey and I both give him a 10/10

Alex G.
mar. 19, 2026

As a friend, I can say with confidence that Daniel is one of the most trustworthy, caring people I know — especially when it comes to animals. He's a lifelong dog lover with pets of his own, so he truly understands what it means to care for a furry family member. Daniel is great with all types of animals, stays calm in any situation, and is consistently reliable and responsible. Your pet couldn't be in better hands!

About Daniel S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
78% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I take all necessary precautions and follow instructions to the letter. I’ve never had a safety issue in all my years sitting and boarding and owning animals.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Daniel S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or funny quirks 😂 I can adapt to anything! I’m a great improviser and your dog will get great care no matter what!

A typical day

Dogs in my care get plenty of supervised play, enrichment, and attention throughout the day. Depending on each dog’s personality and energy level, activities can include structured group play, beach runs, sniff walks, park outings, enrichment games, basic reinforcement training, fetch, tug, puzzle toys, and relaxing breaks for dogs who prefer a calmer environment.

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.
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Daniel S.

Santa Monica, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews