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Em O.

Rochester, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Em can host

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

Em can care for

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

Availability

I typically work 9am-5pm at the office 3-4 days a week. In the mornings, I take my pups out to go potty and then they tend to come in and go back to bed. When I can I like to come home over my lunch to take them out and play a bit. In the evenings, we play outside if it’s nice and inside if not. My pups are free feeders so they eat when they are hungry and I just fill the bowl back up, this is typically 1/2-1 cup per day for my two chihuahuas. I’ve followed more routine feeding with my dogs in the past but this works best for mine now. My pups will cuddle on the couch with me until bedtime then they sleep in bed with me.

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About Em O.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard with trees for the pups to play in. Good side-walked neighborhood for walks. My house has stairs but I use baby gates for when senior or special needs pets visit. Lots of dog beds and blankets, all the blankets in my house belong to the pups lol.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Em O. would like to know about your pet

If your pup is on any meds, please write out and list of and when to give them. My pups have been on meds and I know of many methods to get them to take them (Bennie is stubborn and doesn’t like meds).

A typical day

My yard is fenced in so my pups love to play, roam around, and bark at the people that walk by. Also a few times a month we go to the local dog park, our favorite is Jean & Carl Frank Dog Park. Typically in the evening Jet wants to snuggle and play fetch.

Location

Rochester, MN

Em O.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Reliable Dog Snuggler

Pet care experience

Hello! I have had dogs around me all my life. I’m currently a dog parent to two Chihuahua mix dogs, Bennie and Jet. Both are rescued and very sweet. I have assisted in training hunting dogs for my family and friends. I don’t have any professional experience, but I love dogs and I’m very good at making dogs feel safe and loved. I live in Rochester, MN and work a job that is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm in the office. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. I would love to get to know you and your four legged family members!!!

Cat care experience

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Em also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Brandon B.
Boarding • Mar 25, 2026
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Best Rover ever! Hope to work with Em again. Appreciated all the photos sent of our dog Charlie during the stay. Very responsive and thoughtful.

Amanda R.
Boarding • Mar 21, 2026
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Em was amazing! We will absolutely be using him again!!!!

Weslyn B.
Boarding • Feb 13, 2026
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Em was great! Took a last minute reservation and was very accommodating. Had no issues giving my dog her medications. Lots of pictures. My dog was very comfortable and got along well with their dogs. 10/10 will use again!

Novette B.
Boarding • Jan 12, 2026
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My dogs were very well cared for in this home over a weekend stay. It was the exact best spot for them to get lots of attention and play time with Em’s own dogs.

About Em O.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard with trees for the pups to play in. Good side-walked neighborhood for walks. My house has stairs but I use baby gates for when senior or special needs pets visit. Lots of dog beds and blankets, all the blankets in my house belong to the pups lol.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Em O. would like to know about your pet

If your pup is on any meds, please write out and list of and when to give them. My pups have been on meds and I know of many methods to get them to take them (Bennie is stubborn and doesn’t like meds).

A typical day

My yard is fenced in so my pups love to play, roam around, and bark at the people that walk by. Also a few times a month we go to the local dog park, our favorite is Jean & Carl Frank Dog Park. Typically in the evening Jet wants to snuggle and play fetch.

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Em O.

Rochester, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews