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Dmitriy S.

6 years of experience
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Dmitriy S.

6 years of experience

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Adventure Is Just a Leash Away

I have hands-on experience caring for and training high energy working breeds, including my own German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois, both professionally trained service dogs. I understand that every dog has a different temperament, energy level, and training background, and I adjust my approach accordingly. In addition to regular walks and pet care, I have experience with obedience training, structured exercise, and sport-style training. I’m comfortable handling strong, energetic, and highly driven dogs, while still providing patient and attentive care for dogs that need a calmer approach. My goal is to make every walk productive, safe, and enjoyable while reinforcing good leash manners and positive behavior. Whether your dog needs a simple neighborhood walk, more structured exercise, or an experienced handler, I’m happy to provide dependable and responsible care.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Safety and trust are always my top priorities. I carefully follow each owner’s instructions regarding feeding, walks, routines, medications, crate use, and any specific behavioral needs. I make sure doors, gates, leashes, and equipment are secure before every walk or visit, and pets are always supervised appropriately. With experience handling German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and professionally trained service dogs, I’m comfortable working with strong, energetic, and highly driven dogs. I use a calm, structured approach and pay close attention to each dog’s body language, temperament, and comfort level. Whether I’m caring for your pet in your home or taking them out for exercise, my goal is to provide a safe, dependable environment where they feel comfortable and well cared for.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is flexible most days, and I’m usually out and about throughout the day, which makes it easy for me to accommodate walks, drop-ins, and pet care at different times. I can often work around your pet’s normal routine and am happy to coordinate a schedule that works best for you.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dmitriy can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
Before caring for your pet, I like to know as much as possible about their normal routine, personality, and any special needs. Please let me know about their feeding schedule, medications, allergies, energy level, leash behavior, and how they interact with other dogs, animals, and people. I’d also like to know about any fears, triggers, behavioral concerns, escape tendencies, or training commands they’re familiar with. The more I know ahead of time, the better I can keep your pet safe, comfortable, and happy while they’re in my care.
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.