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David J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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David J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$84 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

THE K-9 INN-40 lbs or under

NOTICE: MEET N GREET 'S AVALIABLE SATURDAYS-SUNDAYS 1-4 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PET CARE IS ALL WE DO, NEVER A SIDE GIG. YOUR PET IS ALWAYS OUR HOUSEGUEST. NOTE: THE ROVER CALENDAR SHOWS AVAILABILITY FOR ROVER RESERVATIONS ONLY, AND NOT FROM OTHER SOURCES- WHILE I ENJOY SEEING PETS ON THE PHOTO SECTIONS OF ROVERS OTHER PET CARE PROVIDERS, I BELIEVE IT'S MORE IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO SEE THE ACTUAL ENVIRONMENT OF WHERE YOUR PET WILL BE STAYING, THEREFORE THE PHOTO'S WE SHOW ARE MOSTLY PHOTOS OF OUR ACTUAL HOME-BASED BUSINESS, AS OPPOSSED TO SHOWING LOTS OF PHOTOS OF PETS WE ARE PROVIDING OUR SERVICES TO. PETS UNDER THE AGE OF 12- AND 40 POUNDS OR LESS AS A HOME- BASED BUSINESS, PET CARE IS THE ONLY JOB WE DO- PET CARE IS THE ONLY JOB WE HAVE- UNLIMITED ACCESS TO BACKYARD DURING THE DAY UNTIL CLOSING- UNLIMITED ACCESS TO WATER 24/7- EITHER JERRY OR MYSELF OR BOTH OF US ARE HERE WITH YOUR PET 99.99999% OF THE TIME-IF WE MUST BE GONE TOGETHER, WHICH IS RARE, ALL PETS ARE PUT IN SEPERATE KENNELS FOR THEIR SAFETY- BEING HERE, AND CARING FOR YOUR PET IS OUR TOP PRIORITY ******************************************************************************************* LAST MINUTE REQUESTS LIMITED TO ESTABLISHED CUSTOMERS- SCHEDULE YOUR MEET-N-GREET FAR ENOUGH IN ADVANCE PRIOR TO YOUR BOARDING NEEDS- ***************************************************************************** I send photos of your pets stay with me 100% of the time. Former member of The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) and Pet Sitters International (PSI) for over a decade. I was a conference speaker at the PSI national convention in San Diego. I had the first lettered service van in San Francisco, and invented Doggie Playgroups, instead of dog walking, the first to promote that service in the city. I board dogs between 03-40 pounds only. Pets must be spayed or neutered by 7 months, rabies shots by 4 months and at least 9 MONTHS old, all vaccinations current, and social with people and other dogs. Insured through ROVER for your peace of mind- Since 1994. All the extras are included for one competitive rate. Since 1994 I have provided outstanding in my home pet boarding along with the little doggie daycare service. Quiet, comfortable, secure home is dog friendly. Fully fenced backyard. Dog doors for those that know how to use them- lower kennels are left open throughout the day for those guests who just need to rest and relax. Your pet is our houseguest. I do not accept puppies under the age of NINE MONTHS, and puppies must be mini, toy, small to medium upon reaching adulthood, 40 lbs. or less. Due to the active small doggie dog daycare, the daycare and boarding are not suitable for dogs over the age of 12. My location is just moments from 280 and 101 freeways, and just 5 minutes to /from The City. Stop by Westlake Center for a little shopping, or pick up something at Safeway, or Walgreens. Stop by Starbucks and don't forget a pup cup! Fill up at Chevron, get a snack Chevron Extra miles, or play the lottery, and after dropping your pet off have lunch at Joe's of Westlake. *Rover Pack "last minute request" available to established customers only. About this sitter: Professional home-based pet care service providers, home-based pet care is ALL we do. Meet my pets Cooper- a chihuahua mix-PASSED AT 16 YEARS OF AGE Peanut- a chihuahua mix-PASSED AT 16 YEARS OF AGE About my yard I have a medium dog proof backyard, professionally installed artificial grass, sanitized weekly, complete with a sunny deck that overlooks part of the street that the dogs love to sun themself and oversee their empire. Now, with Gus, the caterpillar tunnel to explore. My experience administering medication Yes- however we do not provide service to pets that are sick /ill/ or recovering- we do provide service to pets that are in good health but require maintenance medications, or supplements. No additional charges.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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32 ratings
Alex H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 27, 2025

David's backyard was the perfect play area and he was very flexible on timing for my pup's daycare day at a busy time of year.

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Jill P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 12, 2019

David took good care of our dog and I appreciated his “small dogs only” approach. We met with him ahead of time and he gave us a tour of the space. The space was a bit challenging for our dog who doesn’t do stairs (there were steps to outside and steps in outside area). While we were away, David sent photos and updates on a frequent basis. Our dog seemed calm and well cared for when we picked her up and settled easily back into her routine. I would definitely recommend David and I plan to use him as a dog sitter again.

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Matthew W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 31, 2018

Our little guy had a wonderful stay! We have found our new dog sitters for good! Highly recommend!

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Lucia F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2018

Nina stayed with David for day care as a "try day" and followed two nights of boarding. She did great! She came home happy and acted as nothing happened. We are trilled to have found David, a home away from home for our baby Nina. She is a quiet older lady a bit on the shy side but she seemed comfortable and happy in her new "home away from home". David and Jerry are clearly knowledgeble about dogs and know how to handle different personalities. Definitely sending her on vacation again and again.

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Meghan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 29, 2018

David and Jerry were wonderful with our puppy, Spark. She seemed to have a blast staying with them while we were away. I was very pleased with David and Jerry's pre-booking protocol as it allowed me to see where she'd be staying and to make sure she'd be a good fit with their dogs. I also appreciated the photos they shared during her stay. Spark will definitely be back!

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Matthew D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 20, 2018

This was Sherlock’s first time with David and Jerry. We had just moved to SF and in need of a sitter quickly. They sent us video and photos. Sherlock was having a blast!! Knowing they only take small dogs is peace of mind. We are happy to say Sherlock has found a comfortable place he can visit. In his words, “woof woof woof!” which translates to thanks David & Jerry!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Our home-based business THE K-9 INN is all we do. 24/7, 365. Home-based pet care is ALL we do. REPEAT, HOME-BASED PET CARE IS ALL WE DO. No other gigs, school, jobs, running another business on the computer, zero, zip, nada. We don't fit pet care into our daily schedule; pet care is all we do.

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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Our home-based business is just like your home, only it's our home. Your pets' private members only INN. Beautiful fenced in backyard, with artificial grass. All the comforts of your home, in our home. It's not a kennel, it's THE K-9 INN!

A typical day

As a small home-based pet care business, we offer individualized care, your pet is not lost in the crowd. Your pet is socialized, stimulated, played with, and supervised. Unlimited access to the backyard, lots of fresh air, running, and playing space. Or, hanging out in the daycare room, playing and socializing, or even resting in their own cot, or OPENED kennel just to "watch the world go by", and waiting for that unexpected, tasty treat! What we DON'T do: Due to coyote sightings, several missing cats, monthly, and reports of coyote stalking people walking their dogs, we don't walk your dog. Due to the unpredictable nature of dog parks (aggressive dogs, unvaccinated dogs, unsanitized grounds, clueless or entitled owners) we no longer visit dog parks with your pet. Lazy? Or your pets' safety is our priority? You decide. TIP: If you have a very small dog, enjoy taking them for a walk, taking them off leash to a great park, or even having them unsupervised in your backyard for a potty break, or enjoying their backyard by themself consider buying a "coyote vest" available at, of course, at Amazon. These "spiked" vest's helps to prevent your pet from being attacked by wildlife, other dogs, and even birds of prey. And even unwanted "let me pet your dog". And yes, we had a customer whose Chihuahua was snatched from their own backyard by a large bird of prey, and taken away.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
David can host up to 4 pets per night
I understand each dog has their own personality, likes, dislikes, and temperament. I require a meet-n-greet- to access each pet- AND OUR INTAKE FORM-along with current vaccination records- before starting service. Each owner will fill out an intake form, that allows us a better understanding of the pet, and the pet's needs. Additionally, the intake form will also list amount of food given daily, number of times, maintenance medications, if any. Special instructions if any, and comments. Never allow anyone taking care of your pet to remember it all. We insist on "getting it in writing".
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.