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Dave C.

Santa Clara, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Dave can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

Our flexible schedules allows ample opportunities to give pets attention in the morning, evening and throughout the day and during breaks. When we leave home, we are rarely gone for more than 4 hours.

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About Dave C.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Pets are welcome in all areas of the house and will always have access to where the people are. Mostly pets just snooze on the floor next to where I'm working.

Home

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

Information Dave C. would like to know about your pet

I always need to do a meet and greet before accepting a booking for your pet. It's important that they get to know me first and we both feel it's a good fit.

A typical day

Our house has a grassy patch in the backyard, and a deck where lots of dogs love to sit and watch the birds and squirrels. We walk daily in a wonderful park along the creek only 2 blocks from the house. When time allows (and if the dog is able), we like going for hikes by the bay. I'm happy to play tug or fetch with dogs who like that.

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Dave C.'s Neighborhood

Reliable, responsible and flexible

Pet care experience

I have been on Rover since Oct 2017 when I became a work-from-home consultant. In the years since I started I’ve loved getting the chance to interact with so many dogs and their owners. I have extensive experience with dogs. I grew up with black labs as a kid. I had dogs of my own from 2000-2023. I volunteered as a dog walker at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter, and I’ve also helped my friends out with dog care over the years. My girlfriend has had pets most of her life and comes from two generations of veterinarians so she’s comfortable with administering medications as well. My partner and I both work from home, so we are home most of the time and have flexible schedules. We travel a fair amount, so having a dog of our own right now isn’t ideal. But we love animals, so helping others with their fur babies is a joy for us both.

Reviews

Laura K.
Boarding • May 23, 2026
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Thanks for taking care of Sparky I can tell for the pics he had a really nice time and was well taken care of.

Michaela M.
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026
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Dave and Anna took such great care of our senior boy, Moti, and our rambunctious pup, Phoebe. The dogs had a wonderful time with long walks and lots of playtime. We loved receiving the photo and video updates throughout our trip. Will absolutely book them again next time we take a trip!

Michaela M.
Boarding • Nov 29, 2025
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Dave and Anna did a wonderful job watching our senior boy, Moti. We loved receiving all the photos and updates of him. He didn’t want to leave! We can tell they have so much love for dogs, and he was incredibly well cared for during his stay. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Dave and Anna!

Dakota N.
Boarding • Nov 10, 2025
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As always, our pup LOVES Dave and Anna! They are on top of communication, take excellent care of our best pal and he loves to be there!

About Dave C.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Pets are welcome in all areas of the house and will always have access to where the people are. Mostly pets just snooze on the floor next to where I'm working.

Home

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

Information Dave C. would like to know about your pet

I always need to do a meet and greet before accepting a booking for your pet. It's important that they get to know me first and we both feel it's a good fit.

A typical day

Our house has a grassy patch in the backyard, and a deck where lots of dogs love to sit and watch the birds and squirrels. We walk daily in a wonderful park along the creek only 2 blocks from the house. When time allows (and if the dog is able), we like going for hikes by the bay. I'm happy to play tug or fetch with dogs who like that.

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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Dave C.

Santa Clara, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews