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Derik & Laura J.

St Petersburg, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
208 reviews
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Services

Derik & Laura can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat

Availability

I am home full time so your dog will get lots of love and have someone with them the majority of the time. They will be treated as if they were our own.

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About Derik & Laura J.

Communication

83 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced back yard and we pad lock our gate so there is never any chance of it being left open. Our home is also accustomed to dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Derik & Laura J. would like to know about your pet

We need to know if there are any anxiety or temperaments being left alone. Any habits or tendencies to chew so we can ensure we don't have those items in reach. Any patterns of aggression.

A typical day

Morning feeding, lots of potty and play breaks outside. I let the dogs out and in as much as they like. When the weather is nice I just leave the back door open for them to come and go as they please into the back yard.

Location

St Petersburg, FL

Derik & Laura J.'s Neighborhood

Loving family-16 years Experience

Pet care experience

I have been caring for dogs in my home for 16 years and have many repeat clients. My family and I make sure your dog is let out as often as needed in our fully fenced back yard and are cared for as our own. We have been doing this so long we are use to all different temperaments and having a dog always around. We have owned our home for 19 years. I am home full time and flexible with hours and needs of care. We are an active family and love to play with your dog and give it plenty of love. We pay close attention to your pets care instructions to insure safety and only give food you provide. All dogs are fed safely without other dogs present. We only watch up to 2 dogs at a time and my husband Derik is trained in how to properly introduce dogs to ensure their safety and establish a calm environment were the dogs live in peace together.

Reviews

Amy W.
Boarding • Aug 15, 2026
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Laura and her family are just fantastic, the perfect folks to watch our active pup. She sent updates and cute photos which was helpful because we missed him so much! When we picked him up we could tell he had a great time. Will definitely book her again!

Debi H.
Boarding • Jul 31, 2026
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Our dog is always excited to see Derik and Laura.

Shundra M.
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026
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I would give Laura & Derek 10 stars if I could. Neko had such a good time with them, and they kept us updated on him the entire stay. I thought he was going to feel like he had a new family because he had such a good time! Thank you for making him feel comfortable and at home. We will definitely be using your support in the future.

Antoinette C.
Boarding • Mar 04, 2026
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I felt Teddy was safe and in great hands while I was across the world. Truly appreciate the care he received.

About Derik & Laura J.

Communication

83 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced back yard and we pad lock our gate so there is never any chance of it being left open. Our home is also accustomed to dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Derik & Laura J. would like to know about your pet

We need to know if there are any anxiety or temperaments being left alone. Any habits or tendencies to chew so we can ensure we don't have those items in reach. Any patterns of aggression.

A typical day

Morning feeding, lots of potty and play breaks outside. I let the dogs out and in as much as they like. When the weather is nice I just leave the back door open for them to come and go as they please into the back yard.

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Derik & Laura J.

St Petersburg, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
208 reviews