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Donnie P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
262 repeat clients
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Donnie P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
262 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Donnie has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Long term, repeat client discounts!

Boarding, Training, and Socialization!! Hello! My name is Donnie and I am a full time dog service provider with over 25 years of dog training and care experience. I now run my own boarding and training facility out of my home in Salem, NH and I am offering extremely knowledgeable and comfortable low volume boarding with socialization to those who book through Rover! In addition to this, I am well versed in many aspects of dog care and management including: obedience training, canine CPR, pet first aid, problem solving, and in home management. Services currently offered ⁃ in home boarding and training ⁃ large kennel for spending time outside ⁃ structured play time ⁃ free training sessions on Sunday mornings for boarding, and training clients

Qualifications

262 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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447 ratings
Kate S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Our first time working with Donnie and my dogs had a great time. They stayed for an overnight and were happy (and tired out!) at pickup. It was clear they had a great stay and were well cared for. Donnie was really communicative and easy to get ahold of. Will definitely have my dogs stay with him again!

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mark f.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2026

My dog Lucy is now a regular boarder . Very comfortable with her spending time there

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Gabriela S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

Donnie was extremely patient with my dog and our needs. Totally recommend. Communication is great and Riley seemed to really like him.

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D G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Donnie was great taking care of my puppy! He shared pictured and videos with me.

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Anne-Marie O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

We were very happy with the care Donnie provided for Clyde. Clyde even gave him a kiss goodbye 🐾

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Amy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

Thank you for taking such good care of our dogs while we were away! They came home calm and happy.

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Schedule

I am a fulll time pet care service provider. My routine revolves around caring for multiple pets on a daily basis so I am sure I can help.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Pets are cared for in our home. We offer crates, beds, kennels, a fenced in yard, bowls, toys, and medical supplies. All you need to provide is the pet and the food. DISCLAIMER: I am a professional dog trainer and use training devices when necessary to obtain desired behaviors, including training collars and e-collars.

Pets

A typical day

All services are provided on site. we have two indoor playrooms and an outdoor fenced in area that totals over 1200 sq ft. In the summer there is ample shade, fans, and a puppy pool.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Crate-trained dogs only
Donnie can host up to 10 pets per night
We would like to know if the pet has been crate trained, has allergies or medical issues, has ever had any incidents with other animals or human beings. Are you interested in training for the pet?
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.