David O.
David O.
Contact for Boarding
from $90 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Room to play/relax in large yard!
I've been around dogs my whole life. I've helped rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for abandoned dogs. I've trained working retrievers and rescue dogs. Our family has worked with the Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue group to adopt our last three dogs. I strive to provide a safe, social and enriching environment for the pets in my care and top-tier service and communication for their parents.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
David has been absolutely wonderful with my German Shepherd. She is very high energy and anxious, and because of some health issues, she was no longer able to attend a traditional commercial daycare. Finding someone I could trust to understand her needs, be patient with her, and give her the right environment was incredibly important to me. From the beginning, David has been patient, calm, and understanding. My dog had a rough first year of life, which contributes to some of her anxiety and behavior, and David has done a fantastic job working with her rather than simply expecting her to fit into a typical daycare setting. He has taken the time to understand her personality, manage her energy, and make her feel comfortable and safe. I really appreciate the care, patience, and attention David gives her. It is a huge relief knowing she is with someone who genuinely understands dogs and is willing to work with their individual needs. I highly recommend David to anyone looking for a caring, patient, and dependable person to look after their dog.
David was great with the dogs and sent photos daily. It made us feel at ease knowing the dogs were doing well. We will definitely use David again in the future.
Highly recommended David! He is attentive, communicative, easy to work with, organized, and has a great space for dogs to play (inside and out). Loved getting pictures and updates and I could see how comfortable and happy our somewhat timid lab was with him. His love of dogs is evident! David will be our go-to dog sitter!
David was amazing with Waffle! He sent lots of photos and updates throughout the day, which gave me so much peace of mind. He’s incredibly communicative and trustworthy, and Waffle had the best time. I highly recommend him and plan to take Waff more often to daycare at David’s.
David was a wonderful host to our sweet Goldendoodle puppy. He sent multiple pictures and updates each day which really reassured us. I will definitely use him again in the future! Thanks again 😊
I am so grateful I found David to care for my puppy. From my experience, not all dog caregivers are created equal, and David truly stands out. He has a genuine love and appreciation for dogs that is evident in everything he does. He is knowledgeable, communicative, kind, and has such a calm, reassuring demeanor. That has been invaluable for my energetic, exuberant puppy and has given me complete peace of mind knowing he's in exceptional hands. His home and backyard are absolutely beautiful and feel more like a doggie retreat than a doggie daycare. My puppy comes home happy, well-exercised, and clearly having had the best time. I genuinely look forward to hearing about his day and seeing the incredible action photos David captures—they're honestly frame-worthy! It's obvious that David takes the time to get to know each dog and truly enjoys what he does. Finding someone you trust with your dog is priceless, and I couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found David, and I recommend him without hesitation!!!
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Schedule
This is what retirement looks like for me. Not a bad way to spend my days. I enjoy the opportunity to meet new people and hang out with awesome dogs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I am very empathetic to pets who might feel anxious being away from their family. I spend lots of time interacting with them and making them feel special. I talk to dogs A LOT. I think it helps them feel comfortable and calm just to hear a friendly tone of voice - maybe I just like hearing myself talk. :-)
Pets
A typical day
Mornings start when the dogs are ready, which means wake-ups, breakfast, and tail wags all around. After feeding, I make my coffee and we head out for a neighborhood walk if it isn't too hot. Once we’re back home, the dogs settle in and enjoy the day at their own pace. Some like to lounge, some want snuggles, and some are ready to play. If your dog loves activity, my energetic two-year-old Lab is always happy to play and burn off energy — especially in our large, fully fenced backyard. If your dog is more mellow, they’ll get plenty of attention, affection, and space to relax. Throughout the day, dogs are treated like family — never ignored, never rushed, and always supervised. Whether your dog wants exercise, relaxation, or just someone nearby, they’ll feel safe, cared for, and at home here.