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Ellen R.

Sausalito, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Ellen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Ellen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ellen R.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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 :)

Home

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

Information Ellen R. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

Location

Sausalito, CA

Ellen R.'s Neighborhood

Professional full-time sitter

Pet care experience

I have an extensive dog training/dog behavior background. I grew up surrounded by multiple dogs of different breeds. I’m a full-time sitter. 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 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. For clients that are looking for house sitting - if you’re looking for house sitting strictly, this is likely not a good fit as I primarily do boarding instead of house sitting. If you’re open to boarding and/or a mix between both I’d love to connect!

Reviews

Matt K.
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026
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Was an amazing sitter, treated my girl great and would 100% have Ellen sit my dog again!

JC K.
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026
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Ellen was great with my dog Kona. She sent regular updates while I was out of town and made sure Kona got plenty of exercise. Would recommend Ellen for your pet sitting needs!

Julie S.
Boarding • Jun 02, 2026
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Ellen was super accommodating, communicative, and friendly! I felt fully confident leaving my pup with her for his first weekend away!

Danielle D.
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026
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Helped last minute and was very easy to work with and I knew my dog was safe!

About Ellen R.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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 :)

Home

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

Information Ellen R. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

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.
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Ellen R.

Sausalito, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews