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Ellen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Ellen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Sausalito, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Professional full-time sitter 🐶

I’m a professional full-time sitter. I grew up surrounded by multiple dogs and I have 20+ years of experience in taking care of dogs of all different types, sizes and behaviors. I’m tall and athletic and can easily handle any type of dog. I am caring, reliable and communicative. I live in a house and I have a big, nice & sunny fenced backyard (please refer to backyard/home photos on my profile). For clarification, pups on my bed on the photo on my profile are not here full time, just previous client’s pups. All other photos of pups on my profile were also taken at my place :) I have experience with dogs that have separation anxiety, reactive dogs, shy/skittish/rescued dogs, senior dogs, dogs with special needs, high energy dogs, puppies, big or small dogs. Cut off time for pick up and drop off is 8am and 7pm. **For clients looking for house sitting** - if you’re looking for house sitting strictly, unfortunately this is not a good fit as I only do boarding. A lot of clients first search for house sitting but are also open to boarding which is why I have house sitting showing as available on my profile.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

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90 ratings
Grace L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 29, 2026

Ellen was fantastic watching our golden retriever!! Highly recommend!

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Sam T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 20, 2026

Ellen was super responsive and took great care of my dog.

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Christian M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 19, 2026

Ellen was super communicative and easy to coordinate with. Will definitely book again in the future!

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Victoria M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 13, 2026

Highly recommend Ellen! Super great with my little senior dog.

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Jessica M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 10, 2026

Ellen was amazing! She helped us at the last minute and was so kind and communicative throughout Chief’s stay. She sent photos, and Chief looked happy and well cared for. I’ll definitely book with her again!

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Kathy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 05, 2026

I am a first time user of Rover and it was such a great experience! Ellen was so great with our 4.5 month old puppy. We did a meet up before our trip so we could meet. She has the perfect set up for dogs at her home. She was caring for a couple other dogs, including a puppy, so it was great socialization for ours. Ellen's temperament is sweet and caring - there is no doubt she is a dog lover! I am so happy to have found her. We will definitely use her again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Your pup will come with me on many walks, hikes, play fetch, run around with other friendly doggies (if your pup is friendly with others), sunbathe in my fenced backyard and get lots of love and attention from me.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your pup will be treated like family and will be with me basically full time. Can't wait to meet you and your fur baby 🐶

A typical day

Your pup will come with me on many walks, hikes, play fetch, run around with other friendly doggies (if your pup is friendly with others) and sunbathe in my fenced backyard and get lots of love and attention from me.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ellen can host up to 7 pets per night
Please let me know your pup’s usual routine, if they have any special needs or any quirks I should be aware of for a great stay.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$126per night
House Sitting
in your home
$126per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$40per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$85per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$40per walk
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.

Prices include all fees.