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Derek N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Derek N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact Derek N.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your pet will LOVE it here

I have extensive experience in rescue and rehabilitation . Also fostering and temperament evaluation . I am well versed in animal care of senior dogs

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Natalie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025

Derek was excellent! Fantastic communication, had a setup that was well suited for my dog (ramp in the backyard so my pup didn’t have to do stairs, and a big window for my pup to look out). Derek was also great about sending photos every few hours. Highly recommend!

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Chelli F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 27, 2025

Always the best care from Derek! Couldn’t be happier and my pups love it there

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Chelli F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 03, 2025

Derek is the absolute best dog sitter! My dogs love him and that is a big deal for 2 of them that are skittish and one is afraid of people. He went above and beyond and brushed our dog and sent lots of photos of them and gave daily updates. He has a fenced in yard that even has a little doggy ramp for the little dogs like our . He also has a big picture window in the front that the dogs love sitting in and watching the world go . II highly recommend Derek!

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Penny R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 11, 2025

Very good communication. Attentive to our dog's separation anxiety.

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Dave S.
Sep 13, 2024

Derek loves his own dogs more than life. And that's way he treats everyone's dog. I have 5 handicapped Dachshunds and he is the only guy I would trust with them. If you are looking for someone you can trust your dogs with, he is your man!

Shirley A.
Sep 12, 2024

Derek’s love and care for dogs is widely known among family and friends, Facebook and instagram! He has been a long time foster dog dad giving new life to so many needy dogs..and adopting a number of them over the years. He has studied food regimens via written material and any number of videos. He most often puts his dogs above his needs as he puts his kids at the top of his to do list. Friends have sought him out to babysit their dogs while on vacay or whatever. He has owned all sizes of dogs. I believe he would be a sought after dog walker or other role needed dealing with dogs.

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I have an open schedule . if you have any questions about availability please don’t hesitate to ask . I look forward to meeting your dog

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large secure fenced in back yard for dogs to run . Also my back deck has ramp built in for senior dogs

Pets

A typical day

I have a large yard and a park near by . We spend a lot of time in the yard when weather permits and walks daily

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
I have been in rescue and fostered several dogs with needs . I have experience in handling dogs with physical and emotional /anxiety needs .
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.