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Derek W.

Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Derek can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I overnight board and dog walk full-time, cats as well! 🐶🐈 Your furry family will have me close by to take care of them the entire stay as it is my full-time job:) My day revolves around walking your pup and giving unending attention back and forth.

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About Derek W.

Communication

47 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets by making sure their diet and any other duties according to the owner is properly exercised. I only give filtered water to my little friends, not tap💦 On my adventures with the pups we have gone for 5+ hour/5+ mile hikes to Griffith Park (Observatory, Hollywood Sign etc.) and walk/runs to Echo Park Lake & La Live Dog Park*see pics

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Derek W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your little one has any special dietary needs or any other special conditions that need to be cared for or instructions to be followed. Please let me know of any aggression towards other pups, or if they get protective over toys/bones. All dogs are fed separately even if they get along to avoid any conflict** Your pup must be up to date on vaccinations and flea & tick prevention or I can’t take them*** If needed, we can also do a meet and greet before your pups stay:) See everyone soon!!

A typical day

I'm very hands on, playful and affectionate with all the fur babies. On average we do around 3+ walks per day but could be outside 2+ hours at a time going to the park. Most enjoy being outside as do I so that’s where we spend a lot of time.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Derek W.'s Neighborhood

Full-time Sitter

Pet care experience

Please read before requesting. I can’t take dogs that pull at all on walks as I’ve had recent injuries. I am gone 2 hours max each day then with the pups the rest of the day so please let me know if your pup isn’t able to stay home for 2 hours without anxiety* I watch multiple dogs at a time but take only one new dog at a time to join with my regulars I’ve watched before* I’ve been with Rover since 2015 and a full-time dog boarder for 2+ years. I have loved being around animals since I was a child with many dogs and cats as well. Being around dogs is my passion and I enjoy every furry encounter. I’m very well experienced and love what I do! See everyone soon!!

Reviews

Allison K.
Boarding • Apr 07, 2026
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My cat ziggy always looks so happy in all the photos and videos Derek shares. We always feel so at ease knowing ziggy feels so at home with Derek, and gets lots of love, attention and playtime:)

Jill M.
Boarding • Mar 16, 2026
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Another great stay with Derek!! My pup could hardly wait to get out of the car at drop off when she realized she was going to him!

Jill M.
Boarding • Feb 01, 2026
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Another great stay with Derek! My fur baby got so excited when she saw him and immediately rolled over for a belly rub. Derek's communication was great and my girl came home happy. Thank you, Derek for another great stay!

Breanne B.
Boarding • Jan 17, 2026
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Bea is always happy to see Derek. He sends daily updates and I know she loves their walks. He even helped her with her dry nose that I had accepted was just something she was always going to have an issue with.

About Derek W.

Communication

47 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets by making sure their diet and any other duties according to the owner is properly exercised. I only give filtered water to my little friends, not tap💦 On my adventures with the pups we have gone for 5+ hour/5+ mile hikes to Griffith Park (Observatory, Hollywood Sign etc.) and walk/runs to Echo Park Lake & La Live Dog Park*see pics

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Derek W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your little one has any special dietary needs or any other special conditions that need to be cared for or instructions to be followed. Please let me know of any aggression towards other pups, or if they get protective over toys/bones. All dogs are fed separately even if they get along to avoid any conflict** Your pup must be up to date on vaccinations and flea & tick prevention or I can’t take them*** If needed, we can also do a meet and greet before your pups stay:) See everyone soon!!

A typical day

I'm very hands on, playful and affectionate with all the fur babies. On average we do around 3+ walks per day but could be outside 2+ hours at a time going to the park. Most enjoy being outside as do I so that’s where we spend a lot of time.

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Derek W.

Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews