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Doug & Deb B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Doug & Deb B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Doug & Deb have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
46 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Guaranteed comfort and care.

Please note: Our lives have changed a bit. We now have our 4 grandchildren (5-11 years) living with us full-time. Up until now they have been regulars in our home providing additional love and play time for our canine guests. They love all of our guests but understand that some guests may not wish to play and our children know to leave them alone. If yours isn’t comfortable with children we are more than happy to talk about it, perhaps we can help. We've taken care of our own dogs and friends dogs over the years. We've raised 3 from puppies and two other 'step-dogs' from puppies as well. Ours have been multiple breeds including Wheaten Terrier, Whoodle (Wheaten Poodle mix), Cockapoo, and 2 Pit Bulls. We've given medicine and shots so your diabetic dog is welcome. Our guests receive the attention they desire and always a bottomless bowl of filtered water! :> ) Bonus: If you're traveling out of O'Hare we offer free and easy street parking (always a space) and your Über X ride is about $28.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
46 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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75 ratings
Vivian H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 28, 2026

Hazel had the most wonderful time with Doug and Deb. Their deck provided the perfect vacation spot for her! I would definitely recommend them.

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Faith S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2026

Another fun stay! Jenny went crazy happy when we arrived. So much attention. This is definitely like a second home for her. Thanks Doug & Deb and family!

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Elijah J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2026

Deb and Doug were great sitters to my dog and I would recommend them to anyone!! Can’t thank them enough.

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SD K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 31, 2026

We cannot thank Doug & Deb enough for looking after our dog, Taz. We had to rush to the hospital to have our baby, and they stepped in immediately to help. They came and picked Taz up, which took a massive weight off our shoulders during a very stressful and exciting moment. Throughout his stay, they sent regular updates and photos, keeping us completely at ease while we were in the hospital. Taz was treated like family and received the absolute best care. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for loving, reliable, and compassionate pet sitters. We will definitely be booking with them again!

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Thomas G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 31, 2026

Doug & Deb provided great care for our dog, Bob. They were very detailed, provided the perfect amount of communication and we were very comfortable that Bob was being taken care of. We would highly recommend Doug & Deb to anyone looking for a dog sitter.

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Jillian R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 27, 2026

Doug and Deb are the best. Our third time leaving our girl with them for a week and they always take amazing care of her. Cannot recommend them enough!

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Schedule

We are retired and home most of the day everyday. We prefer one dog at a time but have taken two from the same home. When we commit to taking care of your dog(s) you may count on us to take excellent care.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We are prepared to offer our guests at least one on-leash walk each day unless you direct that they only spend time in our fenced in yard. We do not kennel unless you bring one with directions to do so. If our guest requires medicine or shots we have plenty of experience, you'll show us how you want it done, it will be done. If you'd like to have a photo sent each day we can do that, in fact we like doing that.

A typical day

If our guest is trained we will put s/he through their paces. If they have an activity they like and you share that with us, we will do our best to incorporate that into their day.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Doug & Deb can host up to 1 pet per night
If you advise us to any 'issues' our guest may have we are likely able to address them. We will only feed them food and treats you provide and encourage you to bring their favorite toy(s).
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.