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Dorene P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Dorene P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Dorene has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Your pet deserves the best!

I have owned dogs for over 30 years, volunteered at the Huntley Animal Shelter, fostered both puppies and dogs in the summer months. I love walking and playing with dogs. I am a teacher looking to earn a little extra money and get some exercise. My son who is 21 and going to jr. college to do something with animals helps out, too. He is home most of the day. He interned at a veterinarian's office and loves taking care of dogs! I will take great care of your precious pups like I do mine every day! Looking forward to my other dream job outside of teaching playing with dogs, and getting some exercise while walking them. You can relax knowing they are in good hands.

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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68 ratings
Linda K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 28, 2026

First time having someone look after my dog. Dorene was great kept me updated and showed up everyday when she said she would. Would highly recommend Dorene to look after your dogs.

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Maribel P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 30, 2025

Can’t thank Dorene enough for taking my last minute request…. On an early Sunday morning! She was great and Rambo came back tired which can be hard sometimes as Rambo is an energetic bulldog! Thank you Dorene !!!

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Pritam B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 02, 2025

Dorene and Noah were wonderful with our two pups over 13 days. They sent regular updates, took them on plenty of walks, and took extra steps to make them feel at home - even comforted our dog Ollie through a thunderstorm on day one. The dogs came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for — we’d happily trust Dorene and Noah again anytime.

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J D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 31, 2025

Doreen treated Piper as her own. I was reassured with frequent pictures and updates during her stay. I will, without a doubt have Doreen care for my little one again!

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Robert H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 28, 2025

Great Communication

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J D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 23, 2025

So grateful for the excellent care provided by Dorene and her son. This was our second board and our dog was so excited to see them again when we arrived. Gives us great comfort to know he’s in great hands and that he enjoys them so much. Thank you!!

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Schedule

My son an I work together with the dogs. They will hardly ever be home alone. He goes to jr. college an I can be home as early as 2:30 if needed. I have off during breaks an summers.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have one dog that are in crate when I am not home. I take the dogs for of walks but sometimes I put them on a lead in the back of the house to go outside.

Pets

A typical day

I like to take the dogs for a lot of walks. My favorite is the park. We play fetch an explore the outdoors on nice days.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Dorene can host up to 3 pets per night
Aggression? Anxiety? How do they do on a leash? Barking? Housebroken? Night routine? Crated? How do they get along with kids an other dogs? Do they take medication?
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.