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derek o.

5.0 out of 5 stars
84 repeat clients
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derek o.

5.0 out of 5 stars
84 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

derek has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

2.5 acres to run and play!!

I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since I was a kid. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed and care for their pets. I currently have 4 dogs that I have all trained. 2 are rescues and 2 are bird dogs that love to play!

Qualifications

84 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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185 ratings
Amelia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 22, 2026

Derek was great! No issues with our pups. Honestly forgot I had them for a while 😂 🫶 10/10

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Brian E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 20, 2026

Everything was great! The pooch seemed to enjoy herself while staying with Derek for two weeks. She received ample outdoor time and Derek provided occasional updates and pictures. I’d highly recommend!

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Jill V.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 11, 2026

I don’t want to go into detail but I would not recommend this sitter.

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Patrick R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Derek did a great job, our dog was so happy and came home in great shape! Would definitely use Derek again

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Amanda G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Booked last minute with a fast response. Great communication including pictures. Highly recommend and will use service again in the future. Thank you again.

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Hannah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

Always great to work with and very flexible

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Schedule

I am a teacher and am home every day by 3 pm. I can let puppies out during my lunch break if more frequent bathroom breaks are needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have 2.5 acres and over an acre of that is fenced in. I have a heated pole barn that has indoor/outdoor kennels built in. I also have room inside my house to crate dogs or I can put them in a guest room with a gate in front of the door for safety while I am not home.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will get plenty of exercise in the 2.5 fenced in back area. Your dog will also go for walks and have the chance to play fetch if that's their thing!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
derek can host up to 6 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or unique behaviors that I should be aware of! The more information I have the better I can serve you.
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.