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derek o.

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 repeat clients
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derek o.

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 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

77 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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174 ratings
Meghan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026

Derek was super easy to coordinate with and our dog was so happy she didn’t want to leave when we picked her up

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Hailey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

Derek always takes such great care of Bear!

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Rachel B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

I was nervous leaving my puppy with someone new. But he had so much fun. Would rebook with Derek again.

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Whitney F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 23, 2026

I was so nervous to leave my anxious, high energy German shepherds but I think they had a great time and came home ready for a nap!

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Carly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Derek was so helpful with Roxy, he has a nice fenced in back yard and is great with dogs.

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Eslie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Murphy was very well taken care of by Derek! Will definitely rebook with him, Murphy came home relaxed unlike when he spends the same amount of time at camp or other commercial boarders Thank you Derek!

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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.