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Darren M.

pleasant hill, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Darren can host

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

Darren can care for

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

Availability

Dad works from home so can take care of dogs throughout the day and daughters help after school and weekend on walks playtime and feeding.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
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About Darren M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have fenced front and backyards both big enough for medium dogs to run and play. We walk our dog twice a day and of course make sure water is always available and have access to being outside regularly.

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 Darren M. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has any specific needs please let us know and we can discuss. We are happy to give oral meditations as needed and if the dog has special food and feeding needs we can work with you to ensure that all happens each day.

A typical day

We walk our beagle at least twice a day. Dad in the morning/early afternoon depending on my work day and then in the late afternoon/early evening depending on the temperature. We have modest aged front and backyards to hang out in. We can also play fetch or with chew/tug toys. Any dog staying with us will need to enjoy the company of other dogs.

Location

pleasant hill, CA

Darren M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Daughters, Dad, Dog care

Pet care experience

We have a six-year-old beagle. Over that time we've been taking care of people's dogs during their vacations and holidays regularly. The dog's ages have been 6mo-15yr being small to medium-sized dogs.

Reviews

Saj B.
Boarding • Mai 19, 2026
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Darren, his pup, and family were good hosts to our dog, Dosa, who stayed 6 nights. We initially had a meet and greet a few days before to address compatibility and any concerns.

Elijah B.
Boarding • Mai 17, 2026
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Excellent job taking care of my dog, Ube. Would 100% recommend

Susan E.
Boarding • Jan. 28, 2026
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Darren was genuinely concerned that he provide to Penny the care and attention she needed throughout the day.

Theresa C.
Boarding • Jan. 26, 2026
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Darren was very friendly and approachable during dropoff and pickup, and our dog seemed to have had a good time. We only scheduled for 1 night so it was a simple and easy process to introduce him to our dog and vice versa. I wish we would have gotten a photo or 2 to know he's doing ok during his stay, but it was only 1 night so it's ok.

About Darren M.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have fenced front and backyards both big enough for medium dogs to run and play. We walk our dog twice a day and of course make sure water is always available and have access to being outside regularly.

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 Darren M. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has any specific needs please let us know and we can discuss. We are happy to give oral meditations as needed and if the dog has special food and feeding needs we can work with you to ensure that all happens each day.

A typical day

We walk our beagle at least twice a day. Dad in the morning/early afternoon depending on my work day and then in the late afternoon/early evening depending on the temperature. We have modest aged front and backyards to hang out in. We can also play fetch or with chew/tug toys. Any dog staying with us will need to enjoy the company of other dogs.

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Darren M.

pleasant hill, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews