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Deboye S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Deboye S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Caring for dogs like they're ours

What dogs love about spending time with us: 1) They have a sense of comfort & trust. I am always attentive with them, since I work from home and have worked in (human) emergency rooms and psychiatric facilities so handle chaos well. 2) My lifestyle is flexible based on what they prefer (long walks or relaxing) and they usually have 2 people available 3) my apartment faces S/SE and gets sun throughout the day. Dogs seem to LOVE sunbathing. 4) I am close to downtown parks and 3 blocks from the new section of the waterfront. Giving them a variety of smells each day. 5) For you - I’m a decent photographer and enjoy getting shots that showcase your dog’s unique personality Specific experience: terriers, Maltese, shih tzu, poodles, spaniels. High energy dogs needing exercise as well as dogs with a lot of various anxieties & prefer being with someone all day. Senior dogs and puppies (outside of newborns). While there are no other animals currently in my home, I have had my own dogs for nearly twenty years and been around various small and medium/large dogs for over a decade. I enjoy taking care of dogs, walking, playing, feeding, and bathing. I even trim my parent's dogs hair. I live in a one bedroom apartment so likely a better fit for small to medium dogs. If you need a recurring service would love to build a relationship with your dog so he feels comfortable visiting someone he knows. Reach out for any questions!

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% 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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4 ratings
rhett c.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Deboye was really great with our pup and very communicative. I highly recommend!

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Ian B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

Deboye was wonderful with Johnny, and we would 100% book with him again. From the start, he took all of our notes and concerns seriously, which gave us so much peace of mind. We could tell Johnny was in great hands and being really well cared for. He was so sweet about meeting Johnny at his own pace and never pushing him too quickly, which helped him settle in comfortably. He picked up on Johnny’s little quirks and routine right away, stayed on top of his meds, and kept him on his normal schedule. We also really appreciated all of the updates and photos throughout the stay — we missed our pup a lot, and it was such a comfort getting those check-ins and knowing he was doing well. Deboye is attentive, responsible, flexible, and genuinely kind. We’re so grateful for the care he gave Johnny and wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again. We’d absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for someone thoughtful and trustworthy to care for their dog.

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Toni B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 10, 2025

Jamie and Deb were wonderful, they caught on pretty quickly to Esther’s quirkiness and orneriness and didn’t let her run the show. They were caring and sent daily pictures and updates, she even got baths, she came home smelling clean and fresh! We will not hesitate to use them again to take care of Esther. Thank you both so very much.

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Schedule

My partner and I work from home and do not have pets, so I would love to spend time with them! At least one of us is home most of the time. If we leave it’s for a couple hours at a time, max. And are open to bring the dog if it’s not hot.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment and do not have any pets. I would be able to visit homes or other apartments to care for pets.I am able to spend a lot of them with them and walk them around the neighborhood or park depending on their energy level. They will receive a lot of love!

A typical day

On weekdays I usually prepare breakfast around 8-9 and go on an hour walk prior to working. Then I will work for four hours or so, provide dinner and go on another walk. In the evenings I am usually home studying or will entertain the dog. Weekends I often go to exercise classes and run errands but my partner is working at the apartment. He is even better with dogs than me. Our friends and family call him the “dog whisperer” 😂 For boarding you will meet us both! Also open to continue training if your dog is working on that. Some dogs like listening to music or watching a movie or being brushed. I will let you tell me what your dog prefers!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Deboye can host up to 1 pet per night
How their dog handles noise. As we live close to downtown Vancouver, we are very close to the train track, which can be loud at random times throughout the day and night. However, our apartment has triple pane windows, and you adjust pretty quickly. Surprisingly to me, no dogs have had a much of an issue with it yet. Also how their dogs deal with other dogs. While I do not have one in my home, I live in an apartment with a lot of larger dogs. If a dog is reactive or aggressive toward other dogs it’s probably not a fit, to avoid potential issues if a larger dog reacts to barking or aggression. Their personality, preferences, and things to look out for. They're like us and not perfect so it is good to know what to be prepared for.
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.