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Gary A.

Bell Gardens, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
298 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Gary can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Availability

I have now been doing full-time pet care for over 10 years. The dogs that are cared for here are my #1 priority each day.

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About Gary A.

Communication

110 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I provide 24/7 care for the dogs and treat them as a part of the family here. With my partner also here the dogs are never left alone and always supervised.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Gary A. would like to know about your pet

Please disclose any special needs your dog may have and I will be sure to accommodate. I have experience with senior dogs, administering medications and puppy care.

A typical day

We start daycare at about 7:30am each morning. Dogs are taken on a walks every 4 hours or as needed. All dogs are separated for their meals. We then have activities and playtime until the afternoon nap. We will be taking outings to local parks(always on-leash) as well as enclosed dog parks(safe for off-leash) for recreation each day they are here. Evenings are similar in that the dogs are taken on an evening walk to stretch and go potty and then fed in separate areas. At night the dogs sleep in the many provided dog beds and soft chairs available.

Location

Bell Gardens, CA

Gary A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Home full-time, 8 years on Rover!

Pet care experience

Hello, My name is Gary and I have been a pet owner my whole life, and a dog owner for over 20 years. I have also been a sitter for Rover for 8 years now and was a sitter for Dogvacay for 2 years before Rover bought them out. Up until 01/01/2018 I lived with my amazingly sweet pup Clover who had been with me since I rescued her in 2006. We had been together ever since, living with multiple dog, cats and small pets in that time. I learned about Rover by helping a friend take her boarded dogs on hikes and walks, as well as have them over to play with Clover often. Clover since then had been the Ambassador here, showing the new dogs love and enjoying her returning friends. Dogs have become such a huge part of my life now and even with Clover gone I am blessed to have so much love here from all the new furry friends I have made and amazing dogs I continue to meet. Your dog(s) will have full access to our beautiful home where they will be treated like a part of our family! Nala our new mini Labradoodle will keep them company and help show them around the neighborhood. A typical day would consist of playing and relaxing inside, multiple walks through the surrounding neighborhoods and parks, as well as trips to local dog beaches and enclosed dog parks for supervised recreation. Each night the dogs are welcome to sleep on the many comfy provided dog beds we have available! I work from home and will be able to be attentive to your pets needs 24/7 and show them the love and care they need while you are away on business or leisure! Notes: I do not take any aggressive dogs(breed not an issue, just behavior) in to make sure all visitors are safe and comfortable. All dogs will be on a leash when leaving the house or gated yard for walks, please provide one for each dog.

Reviews

Carlos B.
Boarding • May 19, 2026
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Gary was super kind, responsive, and treated our pup very well. We got regular communication updates and knew everything that was going on. We will be booking with him again.

Araceli N.
Boarding • May 18, 2026
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This is the first time I used Rover. Gary was great with my dog and kept me informed on how he was. Made me feel at ease.

Brian G.
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026
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Thank you Gary for taking care of Lola and keeping me updated on her while being away from her. Will definitely recommend you

Reggie H.
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026
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Gary was an amazing dog sitter for Timon! Gary made sure to communicate and send pictures of my pup throughout the entire stay. I can tell that Gary was extremely attentive to Timon. I’ll be sure to rebook our next pet sit with Gary!

About Gary A.

Communication

110 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I provide 24/7 care for the dogs and treat them as a part of the family here. With my partner also here the dogs are never left alone and always supervised.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Gary A. would like to know about your pet

Please disclose any special needs your dog may have and I will be sure to accommodate. I have experience with senior dogs, administering medications and puppy care.

A typical day

We start daycare at about 7:30am each morning. Dogs are taken on a walks every 4 hours or as needed. All dogs are separated for their meals. We then have activities and playtime until the afternoon nap. We will be taking outings to local parks(always on-leash) as well as enclosed dog parks(safe for off-leash) for recreation each day they are here. Evenings are similar in that the dogs are taken on an evening walk to stretch and go potty and then fed in separate areas. At night the dogs sleep in the many provided dog beds and soft chairs available.

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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Gary A.

Bell Gardens, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
298 reviews