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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
44 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Guaranteed comfort and care.

Please note: while no children live in our home our grandchildren are regular visitors. They love all of our guests but understand that some 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
90% bookings with photo updates
44 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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70 ratings
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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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026

Noodles had the pleasure of staying with Doug and Deb for the third time this past week. If the kids were missing Noodles, they had plenty of pictures from his stay with Doug & Deb to know he was having a great time while we were away. We rest easy knowing he is truly cared for and enjoyed!

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Mary V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Thank you to Doug and Deb. Gidget had a great stay again with this kind and caring couple in their home❤️

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Jennifer L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Deb and Doug were amazing with our 2 dogs over a 3-night stay. Very responsive and the dogs seemed super well taken care of. Duncan seemed sad to leave Deb, which is always a good sign! We will definitely book with them again.

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Dennis A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 23, 2026

Doug and Deb watched Ellie for the first time while we were out of the country on vacation. You can tell they just love (and understand) dogs, and quickly figured out Ellie's quirks. Doug and Deb managed to capture many great moments in photos even though our dog does her best to avoid cameras! Great communication, helpfulness and we never worried a bit about our little lady allowing us to fully enjoy our trip!

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Faith S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 11, 2026

Jenny had her first stay of 2026 with Doug & Deb. She had "fun in the sun" (on the deck) and I hear she enjoyed all the attention on Easter. She says see you soon (I hope)!

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Schedule

We are retired and home most of the day everyday. We prefer one dog at a time but are open to exploring if you have two. 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.