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Don S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Don S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Certified Dog Trainer

Retired veteran looking to give back to the community by helping families to better understand their dogs. This in turn helps keep dogs safe and happy with their owners for their life times. Certified Dog Trainer - Graduate of Animal Behavior College Externship performed with KARE Kitsap Animal Rescue and Education. Owner Operator of All Breeds Dog Training in Sequim. Teaching families/owners doglish. Providing a trusted resource for the dogs in your life. I am a dog trainer but also enjoy this part and I take it seriously. I love seeing happy dogs and their owners sharing that special bond. So walks, boarding or training I'm happy to apply what I've learned so that you and your dog can relax and enjoy each other. I live on 5 acres, with a fenced area behind the house. Working on fencing the first 2.7 acres by end of July. Remained by end of year. Have owned and watched all sizes and many breeds. Late hours available. My commitment is to provide a clean, safe and fun environment for your pet. Very positive reviews References upon request

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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9 ratings
Lacey A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 03, 2019

We are super happy to find Don and his family. Our girl had an amazing couple nights with them, and honestly came back a better behaved dog. Don is very devoted to the wellbeing of dogs in general and gave us peace of mind as we were away. We will absolutely use his boarding services as well as training services in the future.

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Nikki Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2019

Our dog, Coconut , always like staying with Don. So kind and knowledgable. Thanks, Don!

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Sherry S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 13, 2019

SO glad Don moved to Sequim! He was wonderful with our dog and is just a fun and caring person. We liked him right off the bat and so did Eddy. We had a looong day away from town and Don walked Eddy twice. Got home and after her usual happy to see us greeting she just laid down for a nap! A tired dog is a happy dog! I am thrilled to have another trusted person to call on when I need help.

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Cat F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 13, 2019

Always a pleasure to have Don come by. He is great with Brodie, and now with the new pup Riley. Best behaved puppy I have ever had thanks to Don!

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Cat F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 08, 2019

Brodie is always so happy to see Don, and has been learning quite a lot! Recommend him for your doggie needs!

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Cat F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 08, 2018

My dog was worn out after the visit and really enjoyed having Don with him. I would recommend Don to anyone who needs a dog walker or sitter. Have asked to book again since my large breed dog needs the extra attention. Excellent service and attention to what the dog needs.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Pets

A typical day

We live on 5 acres that happens to be near a river so we have options but mostly we stay here at home where there is no traffic to speak of. We also have 2000 sf downstairs which is pretty much dog proofed in case of inclement weather they still can play. In my free time I train dogs and will train yours when staying overnight some of the basic safety commands as well as work with socialization skills.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Don can host up to 2 pets per night
How they get along with others. Do they have all of their shots. Do they try to escape on a regular basis. Will they come when called. Medications. Food allergies. Feeding Times. Are they house broken. If not do you use a crate or will you allow me to help crate train them for you?
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.