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David C.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
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Services

David can host

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

David can care for

Cats

Availability

Schedule One of us is pretty much always at home with the dogs, unless we need to make a quick errand run. We typically wake up around 7:00 am to feed and walk the dogs, then head out to the air-conditioned office with attached dog run to start our day around 8:00. We take hourly play breaks until around 1:00 when we have a lunchtime walk, weather dependent. The workday ends around 5:00 with dinner and another walk tops everything off at sunset. The dogs always get a nighttime pee break and play session right before bedtime.

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About David C.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Safety, trust & environment The safety and comfort of your pet is our top priority. We only accept fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered dogs, that are friendly with other animals and house trained. We will provide one or two updates per day with photos, more can be requested for an additional fee. I am privately insured through petcareins who provide coverage far exceeding that of the Rover guarantee. Both buildings are climate controlled, have smoke detectors, an alarm system, video surveillance, and have dead bolted heavy-duty exterior doors. We provide ice water during the hot summer months. We clean water and food dishes daily. Floors are kept tidy and swept or vacuumed daily. Hard surfaces are washed and sanitized between clients and a minimum of 2 to 3 times per week. Any accidents or messes are cleaned up and the area is sanitized immediately.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information David C. would like to know about your pet

Are they friendly to adults, children, other dogs, and cats? Are they up to date on vaccinations and parasite (flea tick and heartworm) prevention? Are they crate trained? Do they get separation anxiety? Do they have any special feeding, medication, or behavioral needs? Are they allowed on furniture? Where do they usually sleep? How are their leash manners and recall? What to bring Please bring enough of their usual food for the duration of the stay, either pre-packaged or with the appropriate scoop size. Their crate or dog bed that they are accustomed to sleeping on/in. (We have extras if yours won’t fit or isn’t sanitary). A blanket or toy that reminds them of home. Please send or text a photo, or bring a copy of their current vaccinations. If they have dietary restrictions, please bring their usual dog treats. Any medications they require with instructions for administering. What we provide Individual water and food dishes. Lots of dog toys, balls, beds and blankets. Dog treats and chews. Endless exercise, entertainment, and snuggles. A safe, secure, loving, calm environment.

A typical day

A typical day We love to play fetch, chase, and work on fun new dog tricks with the highest quality training treats. We will go on walks around our quiet neighborhood, through the Duke Forest, or Brumley, or Hillsborough River Walk, or the Eno, or the Duke golf course loop.

Location

Durham, NC

David C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Premium, reliable care. Insured. 🚭

Pet care experience

Extremely reliable, safe, professional, friendly, and courteous service. I provide overnight service year round. I can provide drop-in visits and daycare during the summer months (May through September). I have never cancelled on a client. Send your dog to summer camp! They will enjoy a premium experience at a private single-family home with a large, detached climate-controlled office, on a wooded half acre surrounded by forest, in a quiet dog friendly neighborhood. This includes a minimum of 2, 30 minute walks per day, fetch, chase, tug of war, and playing in our 1200 square foot fenced in dog run with a doggy splash pool and mist machine for the hot days. We try to keep your pet’s routine and living arrangements similar to what they are accustomed to at your own residence. This means they are welcome anywhere in our three-bedroom house and detached office and will sleep where they normally would at home. Some dogs are too large to fit in our bed. I work from home during the day as a consulting geologist / gis specialist which makes my schedule very flexible and lets me interact with and supervise the animals at all hours of the day. My wife is a PhD candidate and has worked with animals in a professional capacity. We accept a maximum of four dogs at a time from two households for overnight stays. Though we typically only have one client at a time outside of peak dates (holidays and summer), so your pet will have plenty of attention and exercise. If you would like your pup(s) to be our only guest(s), a surcharge to cover lost revenue from the additional spots will apply. My wife, my daughter, and I currently have one dog, one indoor cat and three free ranging ducks as part of our small family. I have previously had two small dogs in my family and my wife grew up with a house full of cats and dogs (labs). We have been doing this for close to 5 years and have lots of experience walking and caring for both dogs and cats, administering medication, and working on behavioral issues. Our current client list numbers over 50 dogs of all shapes, sizes, ages, and energy levels. Your pup will love playing with our calm but very playful Cedar dog in our fenced in dog run shaded by mature oak and maple trees, though if they need their space, we have a detached climate controlled 400 sq. ft. office to relax in, in addition to our home. We can keep our lovely cat in a separate part of the house if your pet does not get along well with cats. She has become accustomed to meeting new dogs and is very patient and gentle. We are very flexible, understanding, inclusive, and try to keep it simple. We require a text message in advance of your arrival, or if there are any changes to pick up or drop off times. My hours for drop off / pick up and any non-emergency communication are typically 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Note: We live in DURHAM. There is an identical address in a nearby city (CH) that will add 20 minutes to your drive. New to Rover? Use code DAVIDC50896 for $20 off your bill at checkout. Please keep in mind Rover takes an additional 20% service fee from my payment portion, in addition to the booking fee they charge you. I don't do weddings. I do require vaccines and flea preventives.

Reviews

William M.
Boarding • Jan 02, 2026
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Lots of photos and our dog had a great time with Cedar!

Matthew T.
Boarding • Sep 26, 2025
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Went so above and beyond. My dogs adore them!

Julian S.
Boarding • Sep 23, 2023
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Our dogs were well taken care of. David has an amazing setup.

Mary Scott R.
Boarding • Jul 17, 2023
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We have left our energetic dog with David twice now and are so grateful for his care! He sends photos of their walks and adventures and has been so flexible with drop off and pick up (especially when our flight got delayed and she needed to stay an extra night!). We appreciate David’s family welcoming our dog in for the week and look forward to having her stay with them again!

About David C.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Safety, trust & environment The safety and comfort of your pet is our top priority. We only accept fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered dogs, that are friendly with other animals and house trained. We will provide one or two updates per day with photos, more can be requested for an additional fee. I am privately insured through petcareins who provide coverage far exceeding that of the Rover guarantee. Both buildings are climate controlled, have smoke detectors, an alarm system, video surveillance, and have dead bolted heavy-duty exterior doors. We provide ice water during the hot summer months. We clean water and food dishes daily. Floors are kept tidy and swept or vacuumed daily. Hard surfaces are washed and sanitized between clients and a minimum of 2 to 3 times per week. Any accidents or messes are cleaned up and the area is sanitized immediately.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information David C. would like to know about your pet

Are they friendly to adults, children, other dogs, and cats? Are they up to date on vaccinations and parasite (flea tick and heartworm) prevention? Are they crate trained? Do they get separation anxiety? Do they have any special feeding, medication, or behavioral needs? Are they allowed on furniture? Where do they usually sleep? How are their leash manners and recall? What to bring Please bring enough of their usual food for the duration of the stay, either pre-packaged or with the appropriate scoop size. Their crate or dog bed that they are accustomed to sleeping on/in. (We have extras if yours won’t fit or isn’t sanitary). A blanket or toy that reminds them of home. Please send or text a photo, or bring a copy of their current vaccinations. If they have dietary restrictions, please bring their usual dog treats. Any medications they require with instructions for administering. What we provide Individual water and food dishes. Lots of dog toys, balls, beds and blankets. Dog treats and chews. Endless exercise, entertainment, and snuggles. A safe, secure, loving, calm environment.

A typical day

A typical day We love to play fetch, chase, and work on fun new dog tricks with the highest quality training treats. We will go on walks around our quiet neighborhood, through the Duke Forest, or Brumley, or Hillsborough River Walk, or the Eno, or the Duke golf course loop.

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David C.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews