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Don P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients
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Don P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dog lover with intuitive skills

My animal husbandry interest began when I was a child growing up on a farm. We had dogs, cows, chickens, cats, geese, peacocks, emus, pigs etc. Love for dogs and other animals is a good starting place but to effectively care for them requires a deeper understanding of their needs. My wife and I enjoy getting to know the personalities of the dogs we care for and making them feel like our house is their second home. Your family member will be watched 24 hours a day. We are always home! Your dog's medication and dietary needs are strictly adhered to and is considered top priority. Daily photos are provided so you have peace of mind that your pup is having fun.

Qualifications

35 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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128 ratings
Eric H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2026

Don was an excellent sitter for our dog. He was very communicative, helped us with a short-notice stay, kept our dog active and happy during her visit. We received regular photos and updates showing how well she was doing. We did not have any issues at all and would happily have our dog stay with Don again.

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Karolina P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 22, 2026

Ash is calm and happy after spending the night at 'Cody's house', as we call it. Thanks for your care Don and Melody!

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Jessica B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 14, 2026

I know Forest is always in great hands with Don. He loves to be there and we get lots of daily photo updates.

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Jenny R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 02, 2026

As always, Bernie had a great time staying with Cody, Don, & Millie. It is always so lovely to go on vacation knowing your pup is safe and loved.

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Louis C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

We’ve stayed with Don several times and he is so caring for our pup! Makes me feel 100% comfortable that she’s in good hands while I’m away.

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Thy T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Don is always amazing and flexible when things come up! He’s Ellie’s favorite sitter.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We believe you need peace of mind that your pup will be cared for 100% of the time. That means we do not crate or leave them alone. Pick up and drop off time is before 9 pm, 7 days a week for Dog Boarding. Daycare hours are a maximum of 8 hours from drop off to pick up beginning at 7 am or later. An additional $10 will be added to the Daycare stay if 8 hours is exceeded.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We take pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment for your pet. We do not allow rough play which includes dog wrestling or any form of aggressive or dominant behaviour. If your dog displays any of those traits we are not the right fit. Please reach out for a meet and greet at least two weeks in advance prior to the date of the stay. This allows both of us to see how well your pup and our pup get along without getting in a time crunch. Dog Boarding stay length is two weeks or less. We only take one dog at a time because our goal is a safe, fun and stress free stay for your BFF.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will get the VIP (Very Important Pup) treatment when he or she stays with us. There is no extra charge for daily walks. If your family member thrives on love, attention and healthy play, then we are the sitter for you.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Don can host up to 1 pet per night
Please feel free to provide any details regarding dietary needs or exercise routines you may want them to have while they are staying with us.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.