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Dave D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
57 repeat clients
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Dave D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
57 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $33 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dave's Doggy Playground Tampa Palms

My wife and I have always owned dogs. We love playing and interacting with them. We have an oversized yard with a 6 foot fence that encloses 100% of the yard. In the summer, we fill up a kid sized pool if the dog wants to cool off. I am known in my neighborhood as the Dog Walker. We have many tree lined parks that offer a nice comfortable walk (even in the hot muggy Florida summers). Dogs are welcome to sleep on the bed if they choose. Your pet will get plenty of attention, fun, and affection. Recently, I had the honor to have been selected by DogVayCay to be interviewed by ABC News to talk about my experience being a dog watcher.

Qualifications

57 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
132 ratings
Stacy J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

This is the 3rd or 4th time that I have left my pup with Dave. She seems so happy there. Dave and his wife are so sweet and great with my dog. She also loves all the time she gets in the yard. I have already asked Dave to dog sit two more times this summer!

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Mary R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 08, 2026

Dave and his wife take really good care of Rocky. They send pictures of him daily. They watch other dogs at the same time that match his high energy level. He gets a lot of play time and cuddles with them. I never have to worry about him in their care.

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Stacy J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 21, 2025

This is the second time Zoe has stayed with Dave and his wife. She LOVES the time she is there and I feel so at ease knowing she is there when I am away. I get updates and photos and Dave and inside are so attentive and caring. Thanks so much.

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Dave G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2025

Great as always! The pups love staying here.

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Mary R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2025

Dave and his wife were so great with my dog, Rocky. He had a lot of outside time in their big backyard. They communicated very well with updates and pictures. He even made a friend with their neighbor's dog. 🙂

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Debbie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 02, 2024

Thank you for taking such good care of our fur-baby! She had a great time and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Dave can host up to 3 pets per night
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.