DERECK R.
DERECK R.
Contact for Boarding
from $32 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Treating Your Pet Like Family
What sets me apart is the level of care, structure, and reliability I bring to every pet. I don’t just watch pets, I make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for as if they were my own. I’m patient, attentive, and great at reading animal behavior, which helps me tailor care to each pet’s personality and needs
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
What more can I say other than EXCELLENT! Definitely will rebook in the future. Great knowledge of dogs, very professional and overall I felt super comfortable and so did my puppy 😁. He communicated with me with any updates and gave full reassurance that my puppy was fine. And this I might add was my first time ever dropping my pet with anyone, and Dereck made me feel more than comfortable and assured. I highly recommend Dereck for your sitting needs 👏🏾
Dereck took great care of my little shy Shadow. I would definitely use him again and recommend him to others. Thank you 💚
Dereck was great about taking a last minute booking although communication was less than anticipated. I got my dog on pickup but unfortunately that came with a crate/dog bed that had poop on it still which also had one of our dog bowls in it. This is slightly concerning since my dog has never used the bathroom in the crate or house, even when left for an extended period of time during the day. I was grateful that my dog was bathed, though. We also did not receive back our dog toys or food bowl. Overall, the experience was not awful but it was not the same experience we’ve had previously on this app.
My dog (Mira) had a positive experience. It was her first time staying at Dereck’s, and I was hesitant to entrust her to someone new. But, I decided to give it a try, and I’m glad that it turned out well.
Dereck and his wife were amazing, and it’s not easy sending someone a five‑month‑old puppy to watch! I was so grateful for how excited Dereck was to care for my puppy, and I could immediately tell he would be a great sitter. When I arrived for drop‑off, my puppy instantly loved the family and became best friends with their one‑year‑old pup. Lena was recently abandoned when I found her, so it meant a lot that they helped build her confidence around people and showed her kindness through their own dogs. I will definitely be rebooking with Dereck for myself and recommending him to new clients as well.
Dereck took great care of Bear. I appreciate how flexible he was with my drop off/pick up times.
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Schedule
Pet care is a natural part of my daily and weekly routine. I plan my schedule around feeding times, walks, playtime, and check-ins to make sure every pet gets consistent attention and care. I build my day with flexibility so I’m never rushed and can fully focus on each pet’s needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I provide care that’s structured, attentive, and tailored to each pet’s routine whether in my home or in a client’s home. I follow all care instructions closely to keep pets comfortable and stress free.
Pets
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsCrate-trained dogs onlyDERECK can host up to 4 pets per night