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David R.

4.8 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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David R.

4.8 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

David has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

My doodle is looking for a friend!

I've had dogs for all my adult life, plus we always had dogs and cats growing up. My first dog crossed over last fall, so I have experience with old dog care. My current dog is a very friendly 3 year old doodle who is always ready to make a new friend.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
17 ratings
Bernhard G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

David took good care of JJ. We are happy and grateful and can recommend him.

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Jenny B.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 01, 2026

David was very nice and no problems with him. I was, however, very concerned about the cleanliness, or lack thereof, of his home. I was in a tough situation as I had to leave my dog Murphy there because I was having a procedure at the hospital and didn’t have other options. The areas that I saw looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in a very long time. I’m not referring to clutter, I’m referring to dust bunnies, dirt, filth, and animal hair everywhere. I’m really surprised as no one else has mentioned this in their reviews. I can’t imagine anyone being ok with this. Murphy came home and drank so much water, as if he hadn’t had access to any while he was there. I don’t know if there was or wasn’t. Murphy’s crate, bed, toys, blankets were so full of other animal’s hair, every single item had to be washed. And Murphy threw up that night, after ingesting things from David’s floors. I’m very uncomfortable reporting these conditions, however, I don’t feel like Murphy was in a safe environment. And somebody needs to say something.

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Austin L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

David took great care of my boy. He kept him active and sent great updates throughout the stay!

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Kaiser K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

Fantastic host! Responsive, friendly, provided photos regularly and clearly knows how to take good care of dogs! Thanks, David!

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Sarah C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 14, 2026

My dog was very happy and well behaved when she came home. I could tell David and his dog did a great job taking care of her. David was responsible and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!

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Jill R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2026

David was great! He was open to meeting ahead of booking to make sure our pets’ personalities meshed. Throughout the stay he was very communicative and sent updates, and flexible around drop off and pickup. I’d definitely book again! 👏

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Schedule

I'm currently going back to school for a career change and taking online classes, so I'll be at home during the day. I take my dog on several walks a day and so your dog will gets lots of exercise and attention, from both me and my doodle!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced backyard along with one very friendly 3 year old dog and one older cat (who can hide in the basement when over stimulated). I'm half a block from a dog friendly park and we take lots of neighborhood walks during the day.

Pets

A typical day

Besides a backyard, we'll go on several walks in the neighborhood each day, plus walks in my local forested park. Plus, there will be lots of time to hang out with my dog!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
David can host up to 2 pets per night
Since I share my house with my own dog and cat, any pet needs to be generally friendly. I typically vibe best with herding dogs and herding dog mixes, but that isn't a requirement on my end!
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.