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Derek W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
37 repeat clients
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Derek W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
37 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Lover with a Flexible Schedule

Dogs bring me joy and I love caring for them. Going on walks, playing fetch, and spending time with your "kids" makes me happy :) I treat them like family because I know they are a big part of yours and I love having them. I work from home and have plenty of time to give your pet the attention it deserves. I also have a fenced in yard so your dog can play and use the bathroom as often as it needs. Come by for a meet and greet or not. I understand a busy schedule and I'm happy to have them either way. I do not have any pets, the maximum I watch at a time is two, and I only accept dogs up to 40 lbs. If your dog requires solo attention, shoot me a message and I can likely block off the second space. Looking forward to meeting you and walking or baby sitting your dog! Peace & love, Derek

Qualifications

37 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and no pets! Easy drive up and drop off. I own Fullwood Street so you never need to worry about where to pull up, park, or parking in the wrong spot! You are always welcome to come inside to see where your pet is staying or I can run out to your car and meet you for pick up if you are in a hurry.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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72 ratings
Maryann D.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 31, 2025

Derek never showed at arranged time to pick up my dog. Phone calls to Derek went unanswered. Luckily a friend stepped in to dog sit. Otherwise I would have had to cancel my trip. I would not consider using Rover again.

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Boarding • Oct 24, 2025

Derek W. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Keziah G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 04, 2025

Lilah loves Derek and got excited everytime we were getting close to his house. Lilah always has a good time and gets all the walks and snuggles she needs. I will definitely be asking Derek to babysit her if I need it again!

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Diane B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 09, 2025

Friendly and kind. He took good care of Magnolia!

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Hayley L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 14, 2025

Left my babies with Derek for the afternoon- very communicative and we had zero issues! I am a typical crazy neurotic mama and get nervous leaving my boys anywhere- Derek was awesome and I can tell my boys are happy and well cared for.

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Reynaldo G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 23, 2025

Great sitter, he has a nice home with a nice vibe for my doberman

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home so it's my priortiy to stay active, which means plenty of care for your pet! They will enjoy frequent walks, a nice yard, and typically a private stay. I only host small dogs and have no pets of my own. If your pet is use to sleeping with you, that's great because I have King bed with only me in it and their name on it!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Derek can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Small dogs are my preference but I like all breeds. I host dogs up to 40 lbs (labradoodles are an exception if they wiegh a little more). My favorite breed is- all dogs! If I had to choose though- labradoodles, bull terriers, multipoos, pugs, frenchies, maltice, yorkies, dachshunds to name a few. I can't think of a single dog I've watched that I haven't enjoyed.
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.