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Elan P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Elan P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

All about fun! Playful spirit.

I hang out at the local park on weekends just to play with dogs... Willing to run around outside with the most active of pups or lounge out with the pups who prefer to take it easy. While I never owned a dog, I have always dreamed of it. I have experience dog-sitting for family and friends. I am willing to accommodate any special needs or requests you may have. In addition to providing your dog with a great experience, I take responsibility very seriously. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. I am very detail oriented and willing to accept any special requests.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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33 ratings
Bruce G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

Juno was so well taken care of and the photos sent each day made us feel much more at ease about leaving him with a new Rover. We had a weather delay on the way home and Elan was super accommodating and understanding. Book him!

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Lynsie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026

Elan and Katie are the best! Honestly so happy we found them. Super easy to communicate with and coordinate drop off/pick-up! Finn can be a little anxious in new places, so I was definitely a bit worried heading into the weekend. But any nerves I had went away pretty quickly once the pictures and videos started rolling in. Finn looked so happy and relaxed! We'll 100% be back. Finn already misses them!

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Lauryn T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

Luna had such a great stay with Elan! He was super communicative throughout the weekend sending many pics and updates. Luna had a fun time going on plenty of walks and relaxing. She came home in a really great mood. We’d definitely like to see Elan again 😊

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Ivonne N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

If there is a perfect pet sitter, is Elan. He takes the time to understand your dog’s needs and tailors his care to them. Our dog is really high energy and Elan noticed that right away. He knew that lots of walks would help get the energy out which is exactly what he did. This truly is the best sitter experience we’ve had. Kept constant communication, sent lots of pictures, videos and plenty of updates. Our high energy pup came back super calm and seemed like he had a great time. We had so much peace of mind knowing our baby was in good hands. I would recommend Elan to anybody! He truly is the absolute best.

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Heather R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 12, 2026

This was the first time we have left our dog with a Rover sitter at the Rover sitter‘s house in a long time. She is an older dog and is very certain in her ways so I was nervous about how she would do. Elan (and his fiancée) completely put me at ease and provided frequent communications and photos where I could tell our dog was happy, safe, and thriving. Elan was very flexible and accommodating with the pick up and drop off times and is a genuinely nice person. I would feel completely comfortable and confident with leaving our dog in his care again in the future.

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Colleen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 04, 2025

Elan was awesome! He took great care of our Boone and gave us lots of updates with pics. Boone will miss him! But Boone looks forward to being able to stay with Elan again :).

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Schedule

I like going out on long early morning and evening walks with my family and friends dogs. I also enjoy taking more abbreviated lunch walks

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I pay close attention to what’s going on around me, and anything that might trigger alarm/fear in my family and friends dogs. If something seems off with the dog behaviorally, I will try to understand what’s causing it and judge how serious the situation might be.

A typical day

Walks and runs at Piedmont Park. Find nice shady spot to hang out during summer heat. Hanging out in the dog park with other puppy friends. Or casually strolling through Virginia Highland.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Elan can host up to 1 pet per night
I would like to know the breed, age, weight, specific dietary restrictions, and your dog's reaction to other dogs or other animals. How often they need to be walked and any special feeding/water instructions.
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.