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Douglas D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Douglas D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $51 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Trusted Doggie Care Specialist

Doggies are my best friends. I’m theirs for sure. I have several years experience raising and caring for a variety of dogs, including Beagles, Pugs, Labs, Golden Retrievers and others. I love dog walking, and am an ace sitter. a I’m an awesome dog walker and sitter, emphasizing safety at all times. Doggie parks and beautiful, grassy city parks are nearby. My apartment is an efficient, sunny and built for fun. Plus I conveniently work from home. So skip the drabness of a kennel and book your pet's stay at this fun doggie b&b - you can't go wrong with such first-rate home care and amenities!

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

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42 ratings
Matthew R.
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Boarding • May 25, 2026

Doug is our go-to dog walker and sitter! He’s awesome!

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Matthew R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 15, 2026

Doug has been an awesome professional for us to rely on for dog walks!

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Isaac K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 24, 2025

Doug was great! Highly responsive, communicative, and provided a loving week away for my puppy! I would definitely recommend him (and his dog Tonka)!

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Charlotte P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 14, 2025

Kind, communicative and great with my dog

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Eric C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 18, 2025

Douglas made sure Shaki was treated like his own. He communicated in a timely manner and made sure to keep me updated daily. He asked great questions to make sure Shaki acclimated well. Bonus: Shaki and Tonka got along so well too!

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Patrick M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 26, 2023

Doug was great! Very responsive, sent pictures, and very kindly cared for our dog on Christmas Eve and Christmas. His dog Tonka is also an absolute sweetheart!

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Schedule

I work for a nonprofit environmental program, mostly writing reports in my home office. Occasionally, brief site visits are needed for property inspection, which takes me away from home for only a few hours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I currently live in an apartment complex on the square of a notable public park in the Fishtown area. Easy access and use of the park, which is one square mile in size and has been renovated by the city, is a great amenity for doggy walks and breaks.

Pets

A typical day

Three walks daily in Norris Square Park, where dogs go to romp and run in the historic tree filled city park. There is an occasional visit to Palmer Doggie Depot in Fishtown, just a few blocks away.

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
Douglas can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your dog has special needs or gets anxious or is overly aggressive. I work from the home, so supervision will be constant and dogs can be separated easily between the front and back of the apartment. But since space size is not large, it’s best to board dogs with compatible temperament.
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.