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Dennis C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Dennis C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Be sure your pets are taken care of

Hi, I am a volunteer EMT and have a life long passion for dogs and all animals. On my spare time, my wife (Melinda) and I enjoy various aspects of the outdoors, no matter the season. We frequently pet sit for my brother-in law's German Shepard, who is full of energy, of which I have learned all the commands and public interaction techniques. This has been ongoing for approximately the past 4 years. * Melinda and I extensively clean and disinfect our house not only before and after each dog but also on a regular basis as well. We are excited to be part of your dog care needs and you can be sure your pets will be well taken care of with us as a smooth transition. Whether it is walking, playing, or pet sitting, we are here to help! Please message us as you know your plans. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Clare M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ene. 13, 2026

Dennis was great with our 9 month old goldendoodle! With our pup being young we wanted to be sure he was with people who could give him the attention and structure he needs, and Dennis delivered. Was so nice to get ongoing picture updates as well.

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic. 29, 2025

They took great care of Rudy and sent many pictures! He had the time of his life!! Definitely recommend them as sitters!

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Emily B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • oct. 21, 2025

Dennis and melinda were so great with Lucy, i got tons of updates throughout her stay. She was so well taken care of, and pick up and drop off was very flexible, will be using them in the future!

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Briana O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • oct. 21, 2025

Always great! Thanks for taking care of our old man!

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Joe S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ago. 15, 2025

Ok, so i’m a little biased as they are our neighbors. but the fact is, i have watched them for 5 years take in dogs to watch, and take them on walks and play in the yard. i have seen firsthand how much love they give their dog sitting. so as a newish dog owner, we had no question that we wanted Dennis and Melinda to watch our pug! Pugs can have special needs and they have taken extra care of our dog. We were gone a week and had no worries leaving our pug with Dennis and Melinda. I recommend fully and will use them again!

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Briana O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jul. 22, 2025

Always at ease when leaving my pup with Melinda and Dennis. They’re personable, they communicate and send plenty of photos. They’re the best! Thank you both for all you do!

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Schedule

Conveniently I work very close to home and can come home to check on the puppy on my lunch break though that time varies from day to day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a long lead in our backyard that we can adjust accordingly and we are always outside with your fur-baby. We also have friendly neighbors and multiple eyes checking in periodically. My wife and I have a fleece-lined jacket 4 any puppy to help combat the weather. Additionally we have couch protectors, Memory Foam bed, a basket of toys, and food and water dish set up

A typical day

Your fur-baby can expect a selection or combination of hikes, long or short walks, fetch, tug of war, summer bon-fires, cuddles as tollerated, lots of pictures,

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Dennis can host up to 1 pet per night
It is helpful for us to know how your puppy gets along with other dogs passing by on a walk, if your dog has any special antics, or any other important information we should be aware of.
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.