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Derek B.

Dallas, TX

1 review
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Services

Derek can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m currently working part time, but am in grad school to become a therapist. My schedule is immensely flexible especially between work and clients.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Derek B.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am big on body language and following a pet parents routine. I have a good amount of emergency vet knowledge so your pets health and safety are at the top of my priority.

Information Derek B. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any behavioral quirks that I should be aware of. Examples could be issues with other dogs, sensitivity to specific environments or noises that can offset them, etc. It’s also important to know their schedule and maintain that while watching them.

A typical day

Dogs love to be physically and mentally stimulated! So most of my time with them is spent walking where they can sniff out the neighborhood and of course get the exercise they need. I also love to make sure they still remember all the trick you taught them. The rest of the day is spent giving them their much needed TLC.

Location

Dallas, TX

Derek B.'s Neighborhood

Former vet tech offering home care.

Pet care experience

Before moving to Dallas for grad school, I worked in emergency vet med. I was trained to work with an array of pets with different routines and attitudes.

Cat care experience

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Former vet tech offering home care.

Derek also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Drew Z.
Aug 12, 2026

Derek was fantastic with Bobbie! He was reliable, communicative, and clearly took great care of him. Bobbie seemed happy and comfortable when I got back, and Derek kept me updated throughout his stay. I really appreciated knowing she was in good hands. I would absolutely recommend Derek and will definitely use him again!

About Derek B.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am big on body language and following a pet parents routine. I have a good amount of emergency vet knowledge so your pets health and safety are at the top of my priority.

Information Derek B. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any behavioral quirks that I should be aware of. Examples could be issues with other dogs, sensitivity to specific environments or noises that can offset them, etc. It’s also important to know their schedule and maintain that while watching them.

A typical day

Dogs love to be physically and mentally stimulated! So most of my time with them is spent walking where they can sniff out the neighborhood and of course get the exercise they need. I also love to make sure they still remember all the trick you taught them. The rest of the day is spent giving them their much needed TLC.

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Derek B.

Dallas, TX

1 review