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derek o.

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 repeat pet owners
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derek o.

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 repeat pet owners
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Grand Haven, MI

Highlights

derek has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced garden
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

93 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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200 ratings
Lisa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 15 Sep 2026

My pups get so excited when we get close to your house! Derek is great!

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Brian J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 06 Sep 2026

Derek always does a great job taking care of Harley. I can always depend on Derek! Thanks!

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Chad G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 31 Aug 2026

Would recommend booking with Derek.

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Eslie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 25 Aug 2026

Murphy always has a blast when he stays with Derek!

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Lisa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 25 Aug 2026

Thank you!

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Meghan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 24 Aug 2026

Darla had a great repeat stay with Derek. Will happily book again!

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Calendar and availability

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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 garden
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Pets not allowed on furniture
Toilet 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.
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